The International Connoisseur: Jewels and Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels

Platinum and Diamond 'Cadenas' Bracelet-Watch, France

Auction Closed

September 15, 03:12 PM GMT

Estimate

60,000 - 100,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Designed as a padlock, the square dial applied with dot and box indicators, the case and clasp pavé-set with round, square, single-cut, and baguette diamonds

Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 15.60 carats
Length 6⅞ inches
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 45 951
French assay and workshop marks
Platinum
Manual movement
Circa 1940

For a similar 'Cadenas' bracelet-watch dated circa 1940 please see Van Cleef & Arpels, The Art of High Jewelry by Evelyne Possémé, page 131.