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SWISS. A GOLD ENAMEL AND DIAMOND-SET FORM WATCH IN THE SHAPE OF A BEETLE
unsigned, circa 1880s
the gilt bar movement jewelled to the third with cylinder escapement, the wings opening to reveal the white dial with Roman numerals and gold hands, the well modelled case with hinged enamelled and diamond-set wing shards, diamond-set thorax and ruby-set eyes, the hinged under-case modelled to show the legs of the insect opening to reveal the movement under glass and with a glazed locket - 59mm. long
unsigned, circa 1880s
the gilt bar movement jewelled to the third with cylinder escapement, the wings opening to reveal the white dial with Roman numerals and gold hands, the well modelled case with hinged enamelled and diamond-set wing shards, diamond-set thorax and ruby-set eyes, the hinged under-case modelled to show the legs of the insect opening to reveal the movement under glass and with a glazed locket - 59mm. long