Description

A fine late 19^th Century Swiss gold and enamel brooch watch in the form of a beetle. Oval keyless gilt bar movement under a glazed bezel.  Going barrel, frosted steel wolf’s teeth winding wheels.   Plain cock with polished steel regulator. Plain three arm gilt balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. Polished steel cylinder, steel escape wheel.  Small white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, the twelve marked in red, gilt hands.  Fine gold and enamel case in the form of a beetle, the gold wings of translucent light blue enamel over an engine turned ground and set with diamonds.  The  wings opened by depressing a button in the tail to reveal the dial.  Diamond set chased and engraved head, the eyes represented by two small rubies, small gilt winding crown. The underside of the beetle realistically portrayed with finely chased and engraved legs applied to the hinged cover.  Inside the cover an oval glazed frame for a miniature portrait. Gold and enamel loop for the long rope chain. Fitted presentation case covered in light grey suede.