Fine Jewellery - 27th October 2016
Lot 1722
A late 19th century gold enamel and diamond insect-form manual wind pendant watch. The case in...
Estimate £4,000 - £6,000 | Hammer £5500
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Description
A late 19th century gold enamel and diamond insect-form manual wind pendant watch. The case in the form of a beetle with hinged wings set with rose-cut diamonds on blue guilloche enamel ground. Opening to reveal the plain white enamel circular dial, with cylinder movement. The insect's head set with further rose-cut diamonds and ruby eyes. Realistically carved body, inscribed
‡¹F§Q heng da li to the inside case. 5.5cm long (not including bale). Suspending from a Victorian stylised gold dragon brooch. Case by L. Vrard & Co, Shanghai.