20th Century Gold and Gemstone Pendant Watch
Inventory Number: PW2206009
Made circa 1940-1960 by Jaeger-LeCoultre, 13.5mm diameter. 18K yellow gold, opening to reveal a hidden watch with a form of twisted ropes embellished with sapphires, rubies, and diamonds. Pendant hook at 3 o'clock, wearable with an 18K gold chain. A beautiful design integrates a small watch within the everyday object and is housed with manual-winding movement.
Functions: hours and minutes.
Brand History
Jaeger-LeCoultre is a Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer founded by Antoine LeCoultre in 1833. Since 2000, the company has been a fully owned subsidiary of the Swiss luxury group Richemont. Jaeger-LeCoultre has hundreds of inventions and over a thousand calibers (movements) to its name.
Form Watches
Form watches can be worn around the neck, carried in pockets, or used as brooches. Watchmakers were full of creativity, they got inspiration from a wide range of things to make these timepieces, such as fruits, flowers, animals, musical instruments, books, and even crucifix. Thus, during the 18th and 19th centuries, they were very popular portable timekeepers for ladies and gentlemen of certain social statuses.