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

Gold cylinder form pendant watch
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A fine Swiss 18 carat gold, enamel and diamond set pendant form watch designed as a scarab, circa 1870. A polished case, the reverse realistically chased and engraved with legs and abdomen. The wing covers are entirely decorated in green translucent enamel. Engraved decoration and set with rose cut diamonds, main body and head with black enamel. The thorax set with rose cut diamonds, diamonds set eyes, spring loaded wing covers hinged and opening from a button in the base to reveal the dial with a hinged gold cuvette. White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals and blued steel spade hands. Heart shaped gilt brass movement, bar calibre with going barrel, eight jewels, cylinder escapement and plain three arm balance, flat balance spring with index regulator.
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Dimensions: 50 x 28 mm
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Signed: No name