90th Auction

2014/11/15

Lot 306

Black, Starr & Frost, New York, 57 x 46 mm, circa 1920
A rare silver enamel egg with integrated clock - 8-day movement
Case: silver, engine-turned with pink-coloured translucent enamelling, hinge. Inside a silver-cased clock is mounted on a bracket. Dial: enamel, Arabic numerals, blued spade hands. Movm.: bridge movement, frosted, gilt, screw compensation balance.
Established in 1810, Black, Starr & Frost are America’s oldest jewellery store and profoundly shaped the development of the country’s luxury jewellery industry. The company history is a fascinating success story that matches the stunning works of art Black, Starr & Frost are so famous for.

Sold

estimated
2.2003.500 €
Price realized
3.300 €