Swiss niëllo silver open faced keyless lever watch Circa 1900
- Kenmerk
- BB1105
- Diameter
- 52 mm
- Estimate
- € 5.000 - 10.000
- Price sold
- € 15.350
Silver niëllo decorated pocket watch
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A Swiss niëllo silver open faced keyless pocket watch made by Zenith S.A. in Le Locle, circa 1900. Part of the Four Seasons Collection by Alphonse Mucha, model Printemps. The jewelled manual wind movement with a lever escapement. White enamel dial with Roman hours, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and spade hands. The brushed and polished, hinged case with fine engravings depicting an allegory of spring. Dials and movement signed, case signed and numbered.
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A Swiss niëllo silver open faced keyless pocket watch made by Zenith S.A. in Le Locle, circa 1900. Part of the Four Seasons Collection by Alphonse Mucha, model Printemps. The jewelled manual wind movement with a lever escapement. White enamel dial with Roman hours, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and spade hands. The brushed and polished, hinged case with fine engravings depicting an allegory of spring. Dials and movement signed, case signed and numbered.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Signed: Zenith
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On the eve of the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris, Georges Favre-Jacot, who was passionate about Art Nouveau, signed an exclusive contract with Alphonse Mucha to create a collection of four watches inspired by Mucha’s seasons.
Diameter: 52 mm
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Signed: Zenith
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On the eve of the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris, Georges Favre-Jacot, who was passionate about Art Nouveau, signed an exclusive contract with Alphonse Mucha to create a collection of four watches inspired by Mucha’s seasons.
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These rare watches undoubtedly symbolize the deepest passions of Favre-Jacot, who was keen to combine his watchmaking expertise with the art of Mucha.
Signed: Zenith
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