#148 • Gold, diamond & enamel scarab form watch

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (live auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $11,500.00

Status: Sold

EPW - Unsigned Swiss, gold, diamond & enamel scarab form watch with locket space, 26mm width at widest point x 59mm to top of bow, 18K gold scarab form case with exquisite engraving detail, red guilloche enameled and black enameled body set with 28 rose cut diamonds, ornately detailed and carved underside engraving, decorative bow with matching enamel accents, depressing button at tail spreads the wings to reveal concealed white enamel dial, KWKS (key not included with the present lot), cylinder escapement, 10J, highly unusual gilt heart-shaped mvt, s#6937. Gross weight of assembled watch 29.0 dwt (45.2 g). Materials tested by XRF analysis. A superior example of this iconic form watch style - likely the finest and most impressive example we've had the pleasure of handling. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some mild toning to plates; dial flawless in visible portion; excellent hands; case shows hardly any wear, some fine scratches to visible internal surfaces, no exterior dents or dings, superb crisp engraving detail, enameling is fully intact; tight bow pin; excellent glass crystal. Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 JH-78434