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1920s Art Déco Swiss sterling silver and enamel Movado Ermeto expandible watch/chronometer
By: Movado
Material: silver, sterling silver, enamel, metal, glass, crystal
Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, polished, silvered, enameled
Dimensions: 0.5 in x 2 in x 1.5 in
Date: early 20th century, circa 1920
Style: Art Déco
Place of origin: Switzerland
A 1920s Movado Ermeto pocket chronometer, crafted in sterling silver with black and crimson red enamel. This Art Déco piece features a retractable case that expands to reveal the time, complemented by Arabic numerals and a winding crown at the top. The case is adorned with geometric enamel patterns in vibrant hues, contrasted by polished silver borders that emphasize its sleek, modernist form.
Notably, the interior bears the maker’s marks, including "Movado" and "Carlos U. Perret," a prominent Argentine importer, alongside the purity hallmark "0.935" indicating the high-grade silver. In 1926 Movado Ermeto watches...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Crystal Decorative Objects
MaterialsCrystal, Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel