A lady's Art Deco platinum and diamond cocktail watch, Elgin,…
click the photo to enlarge
A lady's Art Deco platinum and diamond cocktail watch, Elgin, circa 1920's. Manual. Rectangular case with white dial and painted black Arabic numerals. Diamond set bezel, lugs and bracelet. Unsigned 17 jewel movement. Total weight 16.3 grams. Length 16.5 cm

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item

When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

This item has been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.
  • Art Deco Period - The Art Deco period was a cultural movement that emerged in the 1920s and 1930s, and was characterized by its emphasis on modernism, luxury, and elegance. The name "Art Deco" comes from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, a large exhibition held in Paris in 1925 that showcased the latest trends in decorative arts.

    Art Deco was a reaction against the ornate and elaborate styles of the previous era, and reflected a new modern sensibility. It was characterized by streamlined, geometric shapes, bright colours, and the use of new materials such as chrome, glass, and Bakelite. Art Deco designers sought to create a sense of luxury and sophistication, often incorporating expensive materials such as ivory, marble, and rare woods.

    Art Deco had a significant impact on a wide range of artistic fields, including architecture, fashion, graphic design, and interior design. Some of the most iconic examples of Art Deco architecture include the Empire State Building in New York City, the Hoover Building in London, and the Palais de Chaillot in Paris.

    The Art Deco period came to an end in the 1940s, as World War II and changing cultural trends led to a shift in artistic styles. However, Art Deco remains an important influence on design and art, and continues to be celebrated for its modernist sensibility and glamorous aesthetic.
  • Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
  • Bezel - On a clock or watch, the bezel is the metal frame into which the watch or clock glass is fitted. In clocks, the bezel may include a hinge and a flange, in effect a door to the face of the clock. In jewellery the bezel is a band of metal with a projecting lip that holds the gemstone in its setting.
  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

This item has been included into following indexes:

Visually similar items

A 9ct white gold pendant necklace; cruciform pendant set with white stones on link chain spaced with black beads. Weight 9g.

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

A diamond line bracelet, composed of forty-two claw-set round brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds weigh 10.06 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white gold, length 20.5 cm . Accompanied by forty-two diamond dossier reports from the Gemological Institute of Ame

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

A Chinese silver opium chatelaine, circa 1900

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

A diamond cross pendant, the eleven round brilliant cut diamonds are claw set. Platinum and 18ct white gold. Weight 3.4 grams. Length 18 mm.

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.