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Van Cleef & Arpels, Vacheron Constantin and Verger Frères
A lady's very fine and rare platinum and diamond-set bracelet watch with movement by Vacheron Constantin and case by Verger Frères
Estimate
HK$280,000 - 440,000
Sold For
HK$162,500
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Van Cleef & Arpels, Vacheron Constantin and Verger Frères
Year
1924
Movement No
397'867
Case No
8135
Material
Platinum and diamonds
Calibre
Mechanical, 18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Platinum and diamond-set <em>Van Cleef and Arpels </em>bracelet, 146 mm. maximum length
Clasp/Buckle
Platinum and diamond-set concealed folding clasp stamped 4006
Dimensions
8 mm. width
Signed
<em>Case numbered, dial signed and movement signed Vacheron & Constantin</em>
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Throughout the Art Deco period, Van Cleef and Arpels produced some of the very best jewellery time pieces for their esteemed clients, ranging from the Duchess of Windsor to Marjorie Merriweather Post.
The present watch, lavishly adorned with brilliant-cut and old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 7.80 carats in total, truly exemplifies Van Cleef and Arpels' mastery in gem-setting. The hinges on the bracelet are fashioned so that the watch is flexible and moving fluidly with the wearer's hand. This masterpiece is furthermore embellished with geometric configurations on either side of the watch - a hallmark of the Art Deco period. Van Cleef and Arpels furthermore commissioned Vacheron and Constantin and Verger Frères to create the movement and case, which is another sign of quality and craftsmanship.
The present watch, lavishly adorned with brilliant-cut and old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 7.80 carats in total, truly exemplifies Van Cleef and Arpels' mastery in gem-setting. The hinges on the bracelet are fashioned so that the watch is flexible and moving fluidly with the wearer's hand. This masterpiece is furthermore embellished with geometric configurations on either side of the watch - a hallmark of the Art Deco period. Van Cleef and Arpels furthermore commissioned Vacheron and Constantin and Verger Frères to create the movement and case, which is another sign of quality and craftsmanship.