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A fine and rare late 19th century enamel set watch in the form of a beetle with photograph compartment 1890s
23 November 2004, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street£4,000 - £6,000
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Find your local specialistA fine and rare late 19th century enamel set watch in the form of a beetle with photograph compartment
1890s
the spring loaded wings in translucent red enamel with black stripes over engine-turning, the head and the eyes set with diamonds, striped body with finely detailed legs, hinged cuvette revealing a heart shaped movement with cylinder escapement, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer minute divisions and blued-steel hands, 55mm.
the spring loaded wings in translucent red enamel with black stripes over engine-turning, the head and the eyes set with diamonds, striped body with finely detailed legs, hinged cuvette revealing a heart shaped movement with cylinder escapement, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer minute divisions and blued-steel hands, 55mm.
