109th Auction
2023/11/18
Lot 119
Cartier
An ultra-thin presentation pocket watch with green Cartier presentation box
Sold
estimated
2.200—4.500 €
Price realized
3.300 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, push back with circumferential presentation engraving: "Tout le spectacle a BLON-DHIN son bienfaiteur 8-5-44" (For all of Blon D'hin's performances by his patron 8-5-44).
Dial
Silvered.
Movement
Bridge movement "European Watch & Clock Co. Inc. Swiss", club-tooth lever escapement, screw compensation balance.
Case no.32747
Diam.45 mm
Circa1940
Ctry.France / Switzerland
Wt.48 g
Bruno François Fieremans also known as Georges Blon D'hin or Blon D'hin (1874-1951) was a French singer of Belgian descent, He started his career in 1900 as a comedian and appeared in various revues in Paris and provincial theatres, together with other Belgian artists. Although his career continued until the 1930s, Blon D'hin also remained an important insurance agent throughout his life. He founded for example the "Artist’s Day" and the Sabot de Noël in support of children of artists.