Diamond push-button release allows top to be opened
Chased double lion paw feet
Reeded egg-shaped case can be removed entirely from stand
18K gold “annulus” (ring) and tripod support the egg
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Festoons of roses and leaves in three tones of gold
Three pairs of corbel-like legs
Deep blue sapphire cabochons topped with gold bows set with rose-cut diamonds
White enamel watch face on a Vacheron Constantin 14-karat gold watch
Gold watch hands set with small diamonds
Total height closed: 82 mm (3¼ in)