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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, YELLOW GOLD \'CADENAS\' WATCH
Estimate: $5,000-$7,000
Sold
$8,000
Live Auction
Important Jewelry
Description
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, YELLOW GOLD 'CADENAS' WATCH
The surrealist padlock-shaped case measuring approximately 26 x 14 x 13 mm with silvered dial and quartz movement, double integrated snake chain bracelet ending in a prominent folding clasp. 18 karat yellow gold. 7 1/4 inches long.
Stamp: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 131977-No130488 750 (Swiss hallmark) VCA.
Gross weight: 57.30 dwt.
Accompanied by a Van Cleef & Arpels box.
Condition
Overall Condition: Light scratching to the gold consistent with wear. The watch sets but is not running at the time of cataloguing. Any information appearing in the Condition Report should be treated as opinion and is provided as a courtesy. Freeman’s | Hindman is not responsible for any discrepancies, errors, or errors of omission. Please contact jewelrycr@hindmanauctions.com to request a Condition Report, if none is provided, or to request additional information or photographs of this lot. All lots are sold “AS IS”.
Provenance
Thanks to the dial facing inside, the Cadenas Watch allows the wearer to "sneak a glance at the time", as seen in a 1936 advertisement. (vancleefarpels.com)