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

Gold lever 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. The reverse realistically chased and engraved with legs and abdomen, wing covers entirely decorated in translucent red enamel over engine turning and set with ten diamonds, the thorax with a diamond set and black enamelled collar, spring loaded wing covers hinged and opening from a button in the base to reveal the dial. White enamel dial with radial blue Arabic numerals, outer gold dot minute divisions and gold baton hands. A rhodium plated movement, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed Breitling.
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Length: 48 mm
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Signed: Breitling
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The case is slightly chipped.