Lacloche Frères Art Deco platinum jardinière lapel watch with diamonds and multi-gemstones
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Art Deco
This exquisite Art Deco period lapel watch, created by the renowned Parisian house Lacloche Frères, features a sophisticated jardinière-inspired design. Constructed in platinum, the piece functions as a decorative pendant brooch, with a watch integrated into the verso.
The design is heavily embellished with a variety of diamond cuts—including single, transitional, old European, baguette, half-moon, rose, and antique pear shapes—with a total weight of approximately 4.00 to 4.50 carats. These are complemented by a vibrant arrangement of carved and cabochon-cut rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, alongside round cabochon black onyx accents and black enamel detailing. The piece measures 3 3/8 by 1 1/4 inches and has a gross weight of 21.20 dwt.
The watch movement is signed by Audemars Piguet (No. 34799). The piece bears the engraving "LACLOCHE PARIS," along with a stamp and French assay marks, reflecting its high-quality manufacture. This brooch-watch combination exemplifies the intricate, floral-inspired luxury characteristic of Lacloche Frères' creative legacy.
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Physical characteristics
- Weight
- 21.20 dwt
- Material
- Platinum, diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, black onyx, black enamel
- Dimensions
- 3 3/8 x 1 1/4 inches
Technical characteristics
- Movement
- Audemars Piguet No. 34799
- Diamond color
- G-H-I
- Diamond clarity
- VS-SI
- Diamond carat weight
- 4.00 - 4.50 carats total
Design
- Motif
- Jardinière pendant
- Inscriptions
- LACLOCHE PARIS
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Lacloche Frères
Catalogue references
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