No Reserve
801
De Beers
Starburst Diamonds 2000
A rare 24k gold plated brass and diamond-set glass timer with fitted box and illuminated stand
- Estimate
- HK$40,000 - 60,000•€4,800 - 7,200$5,000 - 7,500
HK$62,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- De Beers
- Year
- Circa 2000
- Model Name
- Starburst Diamonds 2000
- Material
- 24k gold plated brass and diamonds
- Dimensions
- 148 mm. high
- Signed
- <em>Case signed</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>De Beers</em> illuminated stand and fitted presentation box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
This present hourglass timer contains a cascade of over 2000 natural rough cut diamonds that weigh approximately 36 carats in total. With utmost brilliance, the diamonds are suspended in a silicone fluid with a 10 minute interval. The hourglass is complete with a fitted presentation box and self-illuminating stand which serves to highlight the diamond's iridescence.