*Lacloche Frères 1930 Paris Rare Art-Deco Pendant Watch in 18 kt Yellow gold & Enamel
Rare pendant-watch designed by Lacloche Frères.
Beautiful and very rare collector's piece, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Lacloche Freres during the art-deco period, back in the 1930's. It has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished in the center, with the figure of a lock decorated with applications of black enamel.
This pendant has been designed in the shape of a padlock and have several functions; a clock and a frame for a portrait picture. It is suited with two hinged lids (back & front) and a mechanical movement on top to open the padlock. Can be weared in a chain or a necklace or even in a purse bag.
The watch is mechanical winding, with golden dial, arabic numerals and black arrows.
Has a total weight of 44.2 Grams and a measurements of 42 mm x 25 mm by 12 mm (1.65 x 1 x 0.47 Inches).
Stamped, with beautiful French hallmarks, three times, with the eagle's head for the assay and guaranty of the 18kt gold, the maker's mark cartouche, serial numbers and signed in full, "LACLOCHE FRERES PARIS 18KT 4542".
Lacloche Frères, From the Belle Époque to the 1960s, the jewelry creations from the Parisian firm Lacloche Frères adorned over four generations of crowned heads, including Queen Victoria of England, the Duchess of Westminster, the kings of Greece and Siam, and Grace Kelly. Founded in Paris in 1901 by three brothers, Lacloche Frères sold jewelry created by the best Parisian workshops, including Strauss Allard Meyer, Verger, Helluin-Matlinger, and Langlois, and was renowned for its elegant designs and exquisite workmanship. Their tiaras, bracelets, pins, clocks, and ladies' accessories (vanities, cigarette cases) embodied the spirit of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, and are some of their best-known pieces.
Literature: Lacloche Joailliers, Laurence Mouillefarine, Veronique Ristelhueber, Editions Norma 2020, for similar examples.
It is in perfect condition, gorgeous look and the movement is in running grade.
INVENTORY REF: P0000TENM/1.062
