104th Auction

2021/5/22

Lot 165

Anonymous

An exceptional brooch with automaton, studded with diamonds - with morocco case

estimated
5.6008.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
14k gold and silver, diamonds.
Dial
Florally engraved, swirling diamond rosette.
Movement
Oval full plate movement, keywind.
Diam.25 x 19 mm
Circa1820
Ctry.Swiss
Wt.11 g


The oval bezel is studded with old cut diamonds and surrounds a circular indentation with a central automaton under glass. The magnificent spectacle of the revolving, diamond-studded flower is fascinating to watch.