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Fine gold and enamel, diamond-set pendant watch in scarab beetle shape.
The length of the watch is 49mm, width is 27mm. Weight is 39 grams.
This is beautiful example of Geneva fantasy shaped watch production, circa 1870s.
The case is complexly made of 8 pieces - great example of Geneve watchmaking & jewelry skills of mid-XIX.
To fit this scarab case - a special shaped movement of oval shape is used.
It's a non-standard small series production - such used only in shaped watches and vanity objects (snuffboxes etc) with concealed watched.
These scarab shaped watches are illustrated in many books, including classical "History of Swiss Watch" by Jaquet & Chapuis, "Watches of Fantasy" by O. Patrizzi and others.
Condition
Enamel on the wings is professionally restorated.
Such a watches has been worn as pendants, and majority of them comes with enamel reparations.
Dial is in fine condition, with no visible defects.
Heart-shaped movement with cylinder escapement is in running condition, though time keeping is not tested.
Rare and beautiful watch, don't miss it.
The length of the watch is 49mm, width is 27mm. Weight is 39 grams.
This is beautiful example of Geneva fantasy shaped watch production, circa 1870s.
The case is complexly made of 8 pieces - great example of Geneve watchmaking & jewelry skills of mid-XIX.
To fit this scarab case - a special shaped movement of oval shape is used.
It's a non-standard small series production - such used only in shaped watches and vanity objects (snuffboxes etc) with concealed watched.
These scarab shaped watches are illustrated in many books, including classical "History of Swiss Watch" by Jaquet & Chapuis, "Watches of Fantasy" by O. Patrizzi and others.
Condition
Enamel on the wings is professionally restorated.
Such a watches has been worn as pendants, and majority of them comes with enamel reparations.
Dial is in fine condition, with no visible defects.
Heart-shaped movement with cylinder escapement is in running condition, though time keeping is not tested.
Rare and beautiful watch, don't miss it.
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