99th Auction

2019/5/11

Lot 449

Movado, Swiss, Case No. 33749, Ref. 402, 42 mm, 49 g, circa 1930
An ornamental, thin "Art Deco" pocket watch with original presentation box
Case: 18k gold, decorated with black enamel, push back. Dial: silver, Arabic "Art Deco" numerals. Movm.: 1/2 plate movement, gold screw compensation balance.
The deep black enamel is typical for many beautiful Art Deco pieces. The Art Deco time was one of the most important periods of the 20th century with an enormous impact on jewellery design. Even though it only lasted for a short time, it inspired a great number of changes in jewellery making as well as generally throughout the world.

Sold

estimated
1.0002.500 €
Price realized
1.400 €