Lot 810
Spectacular 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby Kutchinsky Jeweler, Jaeger Le Coultre Swiss Watch. Exceptionally jeweled, one-of-a-kind watch in 18K yellow gold by the London jeweler Kutchinsky, former court jeweler to Ludwig of Bavaria. Watch features a Jaeger Le Coultre back wind manual movement displaying the hour and minute. The gilt dial is fitted with gilt indices and hands. The sculptured clam-style cover is designed in the form of a leaf or petal and decorated with 5 round brilliant cut diamonds total weight just over 2 carats and 18 rubies, the total weight at 4½ carats. Length of bracelet is about 16 cm. with 7 diamonds tapering in size on each side of the band. Watch is hallmarked appropriately K.ld, the British crown, the fineness 18, the London city mark and the London gold year letter H for 1963. The watch tested and functional but long-term duration and regularity cannot be guaranteed. 95 grams. Both jewelry and watch companies were started in the 19th century and have distinguished themselves as the world's finest into the late 20th century. $10,000
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