Emerald, enamel and diamond bracelet-watch, 'Dragon', Bulgari, 1960s

The highly articulated body composed of green enameled scale-like links, further highlighted with marquise-shaped diamonds, the head and tail pavé-set with brilliant-cut, marquise- and pear-shaped diamonds, the eyes accented with cabochon rubies, the head further embellished with a pear-shaped emerald and opening to reveal a circular watch, the dial signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, the bezel set with single-cut diamonds, signed Bulgari, box signed Bulgari.

Please note we do not guarantee watch movements. Mechanical movement not in running condition at time of cataloguing. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense.Accompanied by a letter from Amanda Triossi stating that the bracelet-watch is dated from the early 1960s and that the LeCoultre watch is original to the bracelet. Bracelet signed BVLGARI. Watch signed JAEGER-LeCOULTRE, inscribed Swiss Made. Green enamel in overall good condition, with some areas of loss, some abrasions and signs of wear. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 15.00 - 18.00 carats, on average H-J colour, SI-I clarity, as gauged and graded in the mounting. Emerald green of medium strong saturation, with surface reaching inclusions, some chips and nicks. Signs of normal wear to the metal consistent with age and wear. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 275 grams. Box signed Bulgari Roma.
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