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ZENITH 1930 Art Deco French Enameled Travel-Purse Watch In .900 Sterling Silver

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About the Item

A travel-purse watch designed by Zenith France. This is a beautiful and very rare travel-purse watch, created during the art deco period by the Swiss watchmakers company of Zenith, back in the 1930. This pocket-purse watch is highly collectible and has been crafted with geometric cushioned patterns in solid .900/.999 sterling silver and embellished with application of red and black enamels. The case is fitted with a hinge and a snap closure system. Dial: Triangular, silvered with golden Arabic numbers, with dotted batons, blued steel hands and secondary dial for seconds. Signed Zenith Swiss, Movement: Mechanical hand-winding. Case: French made in sterling silver with red and black enamel, hinged with snap lock. Weight: 85.95 Grams, (55.10 Dwt). Measurements: 58 mm by 38 mm by 14 mm (2.28 x 1.50 x 0.55 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French and Swiss marks, two times with the helmeted Minerva mark for the assay and warranty of the .900 silver, the seven-digits reference numbers and signed in full as follow, "ZENITH 3424942 FAB SUISSE BREVETT ZZ". Literature: Sylvie Raulet, Art Deco Jewelry, 1985 Rizzoli, Pp 114 for similar examples illustrated, see figure. Collateral: This travel-purse watch is accompanied by a faux-leather pouch. Condition: The overall condition of this Zenith travel watch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver or the enamels. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity. INVENTORY REF: P111724SNAS/2.548
  • Creator:
    Zenith (Designer, Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.51 in (3.84 cm)Width: 2.28 in (5.8 cm)Depth: 0.55 in (1.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this Zenith travel watch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver or the enamels. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: P111724SNAS/2.5481stDibs: LU8303242793552

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