French gold and enamel watch in the form of a beetle Circa 1955

Beetle-form lever watch 
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An extremely fine and rare French 18 carat gold and enamel pocket watch in the shape of a beetle with concealed dial, circa 1950-1960.
The case is a very detailed representation of a beetle with multi-coloured enamel, the wings covered with engine-turned translucent green enamel and the eyes set with emerald. Silvered dial with baton indexes, an outer minute track and gold baton hands. A manual winding lever movement manufactured by René Petit, Paris.
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Diameter: 36 x 50 mm
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Weight: 30 g
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Signed: Eviana