- 2226
Asprey
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
Sold
bidding is closed
Description
- A FINE AND UNUSUAL YELLOW GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATON TURTLE
CIRCA 1989 - Length, breadth and depth 120 x 85 x 65 mm
• the body realistically designed to represent a turtle in yellow gold, turtle shell on top finely decorated with diamond and enamel, all limbs are engraved in great details • when the automaton movement is engaged, the turtle crawls with simultaneous head movements, the automata work composed by gilt metal wheels, a barrel and one lever, all working together to create the motion • case signed
Catalogue Note
With original key.