UNSIGNED

UNSIGNED, SWITZERLAND, FORM-WATCH IN THE SHAPE OF A COLEOPTEROUS BEETLE RUBY-SET, GOLD AND ENAMEL A very fine and rare, 18k gold and enamel, manual wind key-winding form watch in the shape of a grey coleopterous beetle, with concealed dial. Underside realistically chased and engraved with the legs and underbody; main body and head decorated with grey enamel, with ruby-set eyes. Spring-loaded wing covers, hinged and released by a button in the base, opening to reveal the dial. Hinged gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and blued steel Breguet hands. Brand: Unsigned, Switzerland Year: 1870 Caliber: 26 X 22 mm., heart-shaped gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement and plain three-arm balance, flat balance spring with index regulator. Diameter: 48 X 30 mm. Weight: 42 mm. Accesories: Accompanied by the original box and gold watch key. Grading System: AAA (Excellent) Case: 3 (Good) Dial: 3-01 (Good , HANDS Original) Movement: 3* (Good , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense) HKD: 53,000 - 89,000 USD: 6,800 - 11,300 EUR: 6,000 - 10,000 JPY: 1,070,000 - 1,780,000 To be sold without reserve

Estimate:£5,088.64

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