No Reserve
8119
Van Cleef & Arpels
La Collection
A fine and rare gilt brass quartz triple calendar desk clock with French calendar and moon phases
- Estimate
- HK$30,000 - 50,000•€3,700 - 6,100$3,800 - 6,400
HK$16,510
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- Year
- Circa 2000s
- Case No
- D4903G051
- Model Name
- La Collection
- Material
- Gilt brass
- Calibre
- Quartz
- Dimensions
- 14cm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- In addition to their exquisite jewelry and wristwatches, Van Cleef & Arpels has a history of crafting small clocks that are both attractive and practical, perfect for displaying on desks. Unlike typical time-only clocks from other brands, this clock from La Collection is equipped with a quartz movement that features a triple calendar, displaying the date, day, and elegant moon phases. Notably, the calendar is written in French, reflecting its origins.
- The 14cm case is beautifully crafted in two-tone brass, with the white metal component adding depth to the striking stepped bezel design. The registers are accentuated in a gilt hue, harmonizing with the case material.
- Rarely seen on the market, this clock is presented in honest condition, showing signs of wear from previous use and appealing aging marks on the case. It serves as a testament to its character and history, making it a unique find for collectors.
- The 14cm case is beautifully crafted in two-tone brass, with the white metal component adding depth to the striking stepped bezel design. The registers are accentuated in a gilt hue, harmonizing with the case material.
- Rarely seen on the market, this clock is presented in honest condition, showing signs of wear from previous use and appealing aging marks on the case. It serves as a testament to its character and history, making it a unique find for collectors.
Van Cleef & Arpels
FrenchWhen Alfred Van Cleef and Estelle Arpels fell in love, their marriage paved the way for iconic jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels to become a symbol of unification. With their background in precious stone dealing, the Arpels found their perfect match in the Van Cleefs, a family of expert stonecutters. In 1906, Estelle's brother Charles established the company name with Alfred's help and opened shop in the Place Vendôme in Paris. To this day, this Parisian neighborhood is associated with turn-of-the-century luxury.The Van Cleef & Arpels aesthetic has always had its finger on the pulse of worldwide trends: For example, the house took inspiration from Tutankhamen upon the Egyptian king's discovery in the 1920s, which spurred a global phenomenon marrying Egyptian Revival and Art Deco motifs. Over the decades, Van Cleef & Arpels has produced intricate watches, earrings and necklaces with a signature elegance that mirrors contemporary tastes.
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