94th Auction
2016/11/12
Lot 192
A collection of 4 wristwatches
Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, Movement No. 610, Case No. 49986, 8 x 23 mm, circa 1920
A lady’s extravagant platinum Art Deco bracelet watch studded with diamonds
Case: platinum, link bracelet set with brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds, push back. Dial: silvered. Movm.: rectangular movement of Niton Genève, gold screw compensation balance.
Van Cleef & Arpels is a French jewelry, watch, and perfume company. It was founded in 1906 by Alfred Van Cleef and his brother-in-law Charles Arpels. Van Cleef & Arpels is known for their expertise in precious stones and intricate, whimsical pieces that often feature flowers, animals, and fairies. Their pieces have been worn by style icons such as the Duchess of Windsor, Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor. The company has garnered particular acclaim for a groundbreaking gem-setting procedure known as the Mystery Setting.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Cleef_%26_Arpels, as of 09/29/2013.
Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, Movement No. 610, Case No. 49986, 8 x 23 mm, circa 1920
A lady’s extravagant platinum Art Deco bracelet watch studded with diamonds
Case: platinum, link bracelet set with brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds, push back. Dial: silvered. Movm.: rectangular movement of Niton Genève, gold screw compensation balance.
Van Cleef & Arpels is a French jewelry, watch, and perfume company. It was founded in 1906 by Alfred Van Cleef and his brother-in-law Charles Arpels. Van Cleef & Arpels is known for their expertise in precious stones and intricate, whimsical pieces that often feature flowers, animals, and fairies. Their pieces have been worn by style icons such as the Duchess of Windsor, Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor. The company has garnered particular acclaim for a groundbreaking gem-setting procedure known as the Mystery Setting.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Cleef_%26_Arpels, as of 09/29/2013.
Sold
estimated
5.000—8.000 €
Price realized
11.800 €