ID 424075
Lot 41 | VAN CLEEF & ARPELS TURQUOISE AND GOLD ALARM CLOCK
Estimate value
$ 10 000 – 15 000
METAL: 18k yellow gold
SIGNATURE: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
MARKS: Made in France 18K and numbered
SIZE/DIMENSIONS: 5.5 cm diameter
GROSS WEIGHT: 123.2 grams
Circa 1960
With its rope twist surround and radiating gold dial, this charming turquoise alarm clock exhibits several iconic design elements from Van Cleef & Arpels. At this time, Van Cleef was in full effect making whimsical yellow gold jewels and accessories that catered to a luxurious yet playful lifestyle. This particular clock is a wonderful example of Van Cleef & Arpels ingenious use of materials to create a jeweled functional object of the mid-20th century.
| Manufactur: | Van Cleef & Arpels |
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| Medium: | Gold |
| Manufactur: | Van Cleef & Arpels |
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| Medium: | Gold |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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| Phone | +44 (0)20 7839 9060 | |
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| Conditions of purchase | Conditions of purchase |







