Lot 239
  • 239

Gold, diamond and onyx 'bee' pendant-watch, Swiss, circa 1880

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

The watch in the form of a gold bee, the head applied with black enamel and small round emerald eyes, the circular dial hidden by a pair of openwork spring-loaded wings set with rose-cut diamonds and calibré-cut onyxes, the reverse realistically engraved, the front legs hinged, supported on an Art Deco brooch set with 110 round, single-cut and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 2.70 carats, mounted in platinum, circa 1920.