Lot Essay
Cf. Penny Proddow, American Jewelry: Glamour and Tradition, Rizzoli, New York, 1987, page 88
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Details
~AN ART DECO DIAMOND, ONYX, CORAL AND ENAMEL LAPEL WATCH
Of geometric design, the onyx and single-cut diamond bar pin suspending alternating single-cut diamond and red enamel circular links, with an openwork single-cut diamond cartouche-shaped plaque, to a series of graduated coral beads spaced by black enamel rondelles, with a red and black enamel and coral watch, trimmed by single-cut diamonds, with copper-finished lever movement, the reverse set with an oval silvered matte dial, with black Arabic numberals and black hands, within a black enamel surround, mounted in platinum, circa 1920, with French assay marks and maker's mark
Movement signed Omega, no. 434268
Of geometric design, the onyx and single-cut diamond bar pin suspending alternating single-cut diamond and red enamel circular links, with an openwork single-cut diamond cartouche-shaped plaque, to a series of graduated coral beads spaced by black enamel rondelles, with a red and black enamel and coral watch, trimmed by single-cut diamonds, with copper-finished lever movement, the reverse set with an oval silvered matte dial, with black Arabic numberals and black hands, within a black enamel surround, mounted in platinum, circa 1920, with French assay marks and maker's mark
Movement signed Omega, no. 434268
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.