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UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1890
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SWISS. A RARE GOLD, ENAMEL, DIAMOND AND RUBY BEETLE-FORM KEYLESS WATCH
Unsigned, circa 1890
With gilt-finished lever movement, bi-metallic compensation balance, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, the case in the form of a beetle with hinged wings concealing the dial, the wings enhanced by translucent green enamel over engine-turning and round-cut diamonds, the head of the beetle further enhanced by opaque black enamel, round-cut diamonds and ruby-set eyes, the underside realistically chased as the body
50mm length
Unsigned, circa 1890
With gilt-finished lever movement, bi-metallic compensation balance, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, the case in the form of a beetle with hinged wings concealing the dial, the wings enhanced by translucent green enamel over engine-turning and round-cut diamonds, the head of the beetle further enhanced by opaque black enamel, round-cut diamonds and ruby-set eyes, the underside realistically chased as the body
50mm length