Vintage Scarab Bracelet Watch | Cushion Case, Carved Gemstone Scarabs

A petite cushion-shaped case with faceted, winged lugs holds a softly patterned silvertone dial, black Arabic numerals marking the hours. The bracelet is the true showpiece here: a strand of hand-carved gemstone scarabs in a rich mix of malachite, sodalite, carnelian, and banded agate, each set in a simple silvertone bezel and linked with delicate chain. A crown at three o'clock winds the manual mechanical movement. A one-of-a-kind curiosity cabinet piece, equal parts jewelry and timepiece.

Materials
Silvertone base metal, carved gemstone scarabs (malachite, sodalite, carnelian, agate), mineral crystal

Details

• Era: 1940s–1950s
• Markings: none visible on dial; case back marked "Base Metal" with additional worn text
• Style / design notes: cushion case with faceted winged lugs, hand-carved gemstone scarab bracelet
• Stone or material notes: carved gemstone scarabs in multiple stone varieties
• Function: manual-wind mechanical movement
• Color: silvertone with multicolor gemstone scarabs
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images, magnet clasp new, added to make functional

Measurement: 2.5 inch diameter

*UNTESTED- Could just need a simple battery or possibly more intricate repairs to have a working/ticking watch.

Collected by Mineral and Matter