French gold miniature pendant watch and brooch Circa 1910
- Kenmerk
- SB0350
- Diameter
- 20 mm
- Estimate
- € 9.000 - 14.000
- Price sold
- € 9.100
Fine gold, enamel and diamond set ladies pendant by Fontama & Cie
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A fine French gold, enamel and diamond set miniature pendant watch matching the violet motif and brooch, circa 1910. Gilt cylinder movement. Signed gold cuvette. White enamel dial, violet Arabic numerals and gold hands. Diamond set case and bow, applied enamel violets, enamel text to the bezel ‘Que Chaque Heure Soit Heureuse’ (each hour should be happy). With a matching gold enamel and diamond set brooch in the form of violets.
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Diameter: 20 mm
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Signed: Fontana & Cie
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The French jewelry house of T. Fontana & Cie was founded by a Swiss businessman, Thomas Fontana, in 1840. His son Charles took over the leadership of the firm in 1871, changing the name of the company to Ch. Fontana et Cie. In 1896, the company relocated to number 13, rue Royale, the street where the most celebrated of Parisien jewelers were found. Fontana’s creations exemplify the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods.
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The French jewelry house of T. Fontana & Cie was founded by a Swiss businessman, Thomas Fontana, in 1840. His son Charles took over the leadership of the firm in 1871, changing the name of the company to Ch. Fontana et Cie. In 1896, the company relocated to number 13, rue Royale, the street where the most celebrated of Parisien jewelers were found. Fontana’s creations exemplify the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods.
Signed: Fontana & Cie
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