Swiss gold, enamel and diamond set scarab form watch Circa 1870

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A Swiss gold, enamel and diamond set pendant form watch with concealed dial designed as a scarab, circa 1870. The small white enamel dial with Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track and spade hands. A scarab shaped case featuring engine turned translucent red enamel, spring loaded, wings studded with rose cut diamonds, the diamond set neck is decorated in champlevé style, the head and hinged belly are realistically chased and engraved, the eyes set with diamonds and on the inside cover, a picture can be inserted behind a glass panel. Key wound, heart shaped bridge movement with a cylinder escapement and three arm brass balance. The cuvette is heart shaped.
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