ANTIQUE, YELLOW GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND BEETLE PENDANT WATCH
Sale 1029 - Important Jewelry
May 17, 2022
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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Estimate
$7,000 -
9,000
Price Realized
$8,750
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
ANTIQUE, YELLOW GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND BEETLE PENDANT WATCH
Consisting of a beetle with two ruby eyes, two old European cut diamonds and hinged black enamel wings containing 18 rose cut diamonds concealing a watch with 24.00 mm case diameter, white dial, black Roman numerals, stem wound pusher set jeweled nickel movement. 2 5/8 inches long.
Gross weight: 26.00 dwt.
Gross weight: 26.00 dwt.
Property of a California Collector
The Victorians revived this ancient Egyptian symbol for the circle of life, and wearing one was seen as a form of protection. The underside of the beetle is exquisitely engraved with realistic detail, and the unusually large size and black enameling makes this example especially unique.
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