An Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Pendant Watch and Chain Necklace, Ellis Bros., circa 1925
Description
An Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Pendant Watch and Chain Necklace, Ellis Bros., circa 1925
The shield-shaped case featuring an old-cut pear-shaped diamond weighing approximately 0.95 carat, embellished by a delicate floret and calibré-cut synthetic sapphire ribbons, reversing to a finely pierced and engraved frame centering a silvered dial with Arabic numerals, cabochon crown, the front and reverse accented by round and old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.20 carats, with a delicate fancy link chain, each in platinum, length 28 inches, watch length 2 1/2 inches
• Weight 33.5 grams
Condition
PRINCIPAL DIAMOND(S): 0.95 carat(s), Old-cut Pear-shaped, H colour, I1 clarity, Comments: Weight estimated. Chip on the girdle, VS excluding the chip.
The pendant watch in excellent condition considering the age. The chain with a solder repair. The pendant measuring 22 x 63 mm. The principal diamond measuring 6.71 x 8.55 (depth not measurable). The accent diamonds predominantly G-H-I colour and SI clarity. The case unsigned. The manual movement signed Vacheron & Constantin, no. 396325, 18 jewels, 5 adj. The movement observed to wind, set and run at the time of cataloguing.
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