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Lot 493
VACHERON CONSTANTIN, 18K GOLD AND ENAMEL OPENFACE KEYWOUND CYLINDER WATCH
NO. 17’651
Fermé18 May 2021
Prix réalisé
CHF 2,250
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Note du spécialiste
According to the Archives of Vacheron Constantin, the present watch with 17''' keywound cylinder escapement was manufactured in 1834.
Its case is finely engraved with gold foliate and scrollwork against a black champlevé enamel background.
Translated from the French, Champlevé – champ levé – meaning raised field, champlevé is an enamel process where the surface to be enameled is carved, engraved, stamped or etched with a design prior to enameling. The powdered enamel is fired into the design highlighting it.
Its case is finely engraved with gold foliate and scrollwork against a black champlevé enamel background.
Translated from the French, Champlevé – champ levé – meaning raised field, champlevé is an enamel process where the surface to be enameled is carved, engraved, stamped or etched with a design prior to enameling. The powdered enamel is fired into the design highlighting it.