LE CHIC DU COCKTAIL
By the end of the thirties fashion was preparing for war with aggressive, militaristic silhouettes and details, wide shoulders and short skirts. Martinis and White Ladies were the favoured cocktails in the blackout, and heavy gold brooches and double clips, often with a hint of machine aesthetic were set with bands and strips of coloured stones. The cocktail cuff in plain gold, often with a buckle detail, became the most fashionable accessory - the perfect foil to the plain black wool crepe cocktail dress.
The Property of
A LADY
An unusual diamond-set wristwatch by Sterlé
Details
An unusual diamond-set wristwatch by Sterlé
The central hemispherical bombé diamond and wirework cage, with push button mechanism opening to reveal a circular dial with crossover rope twist two-row bracelet, circa 1955, 18.0cm. long
Dial signed by Sterlé
The central hemispherical bombé diamond and wirework cage, with push button mechanism opening to reveal a circular dial with crossover rope twist two-row bracelet, circa 1955, 18.0cm. long
Dial signed by Sterlé