Swiss 18 carat gold form watch designed as scarab Circa 1870

Gold, enamel and diamond set form 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 blue translucent enamel. Further engraved black enamelled decoration, 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. 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