A rare ruby and diamond 'serpenti' wristwatch bangle, by Bulgari
Lot 65. A rare ruby and diamond 'serpenti' wristwatch bangle, by Bulgari. Estimate £140,000 – £180,000 ($202,440 - $260,280). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.
The coiled sprung body of naturalistic design, with engraved detailing and applied marquise-cut diamond cluster accents, to the pavé-set diamond head with central oval-cut ruby crest and emerald cabochon eye detail, the hinged jaw opening to reveal the circular silvered dial with baton hour markers and polished hands, within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, mechanical movement, circa 1965, in red leather Bulgari case. Signed Bulgari, Italy, dial signed Jaeger LeCoultre, case no.1062494
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Christie's. IMPORTANT JEWELS, 15 June 2016, London, King Street