Enamel and Diamond Pendant Watch from J.C. Vickery, 1900
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A lady's early 20th century quality 18ct gold enamel and diamond set pendant watch, the guilloche enamelled open face case with partial loss to shoulder, diamond set floral filigree back and bow support bar brooch, the open face named J. C. Vickery, the movement engraved 'Paris Grand Prix 1900', in original fitted Morocco leather case name Vickery to the satin lined interior. Case Diameter 2.7 cm.
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- Filigree Work - Decorative Arts - Delicate decorations using fine threads of ceramics, glass or other materials to give a lace-like effect, attached together and applied as an ornament.
- Guilloche - A form of classical decoration consisting of a repeating ornament of interlacing curved bands, sometimes forming circles, and further decorated with rosettes or other flower forms.
The name is derived from the inventor, French engineer Guillot, who invented a mechanical method of inscribing fine repeating patterns on to metallic surfaces.
On enamelled items with guilloche decoration, the surface is firstly engraved with the repeating pattern, and then covered with several layers of enamel, each of which is fired.
Where the item has not been enamelled the form of decoration is usually called "engine turned". - Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- brooches, other - with watch 36
- pocket watches, case type
- pocket watches, features - ladies 450
- watches - pendant 83