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
Sold For
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.