Van Cleef & Arpels 8 Days Vintage Brass Silver Dial Hand Wind Table Alarm Clock
View Similar Items
Van Cleef & Arpels 8 Days Vintage Brass Silver Dial Hand Wind Table Alarm Clock
About the Item
- Creator:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:The face of this watch has scratch near center of dial.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 201921stDibs: LU1310310435792
Van Cleef & Arpels
One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.
The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpel. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)
Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, the Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.
But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.
Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.
Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Panerai Radiomir 8 Days Stainless Steel Black Dial Hand Wind Mens Watch PAM00610By PaneraiLocated in New York, NYPre-owned Panerai Radiomir 8 Days Stainless Steel Black Dial Hand Wind Men's Watch PAM00610. The Watch Band Straps Show Moderate Wrinkles. No Original Box and Papers are Included. C...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
MaterialsSteel, Stainless Steel
- Panerai Radiomir 3 Days Acciaio Brevett Brown Dial Hand Wind Men Watch PAM00687By PaneraiLocated in New York, NYUnworn. Unique edition of 1000 units. The original box and papers are not included. Comes with a gift box and the seller's warranty card. Brand: Panerai Type: Wristwatch Departme...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
MaterialsStainless Steel
- Hampden 14K Yellow Gold Manual Hand Wind Elegant Unisex Pocket WatchBy Hampden Watch CompanyLocated in New York, NYThis pre-owned Hampden is a beautiful Unisex timepiece that is powered by mechanical (hand-winding) movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. It has a round shape face, small ...Category
Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches
- Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days 47mm Steel Black Dial Men Hand Wind Watch PAM00514By PaneraiLocated in New York, NYUnworn. Comes with the original box and papers. Brand & Model Information: Brand: Panerai Model: Panerai Radiomir Model Number: PAM00514 Specifications: Type: Wristwatch Department...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
MaterialsSteel
- Vintage Waltham Antique 45mm 18k Gold White Dial Hand Wound Pocket Watch 976053By WalthamLocated in New York, NY18k Yellow Gold. 15 Jewels. Covered by a 1-year seller warranty. Brand: Waltham Type: Pocket Watch Department: Men Model Number: 976053 Country/Region of Manufacture: United Sta...Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials18k Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Talisman 18k Rose Gold MOP Dial Ladies Watch H45534By Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in New York, NYPreowned Like New. No original box and papers. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's a...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
MaterialsRose Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Travel ClockBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in New York, NYTravel Clock by Van Cleef and Arpels. This 18k yellow gold travel clock with a sapphire button. The clock measures to be 1 1/2inches X 1 3/4 inches ...Category
Vintage 1960s American Artist Pocket Watches
Materials18k Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels 1940s Gold Travel ClockBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in New York, NYVan Cleef & Arpels gold travel clock, circa 1940s 18 karat yellow gold; marked Van Cleef & Arpels Dimensions: length 3.3 cm, width 1.9 cm, depth 0....Category
Vintage 1940s Pocket Watches
Materials18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Watch PendantBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in New York, NYVan Cleef & Arpels Ruby Watch Pendant Features 12 cabochon Rubies and diamonds surrounding the clock. Dimensions: approximately 1.5 x 1.5 inchesCategory
Vintage 1970s French Pocket Watches
MaterialsRuby, Diamond, 18k Gold
- Van Cleef &Arpels Domino Clock Black Shell Wood Stainless Quartz Limited to 2001Located in Tokyo, JPBrand:VanCleef&Arpels Name:Domino Clock Material:Black shell, wood, SS stainless Weight::24.4g(Approx) Display:Black shell Movement:Quartz Comes with:VCA box, leather case, VCA certi...Category
Early 2000s French Pocket Watches
MaterialsStainless Steel
- Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Lapel Watch PinBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in New York, NYA chic Art Deco lapel watch pin by Van Cleef & Arpels. Circa 1920s.Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
- Gold-plated Alarm ClockBy CartierLocated in London, GB* Gold plated * Cabochon crown * Roman numeral dial * Sword hands * Folding design * Very good condition with minimal signs of use. This may include fading of material or plating and...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches
MaterialsGold Plate
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
Gems by David Webb, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels Anchor The Back Vault’s Treasure Trove
Boasting one of the largest collections of David Webb in the world, the firm offers exceptional jewels — always in demand yet never in short supply.
This Turquoise Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace Is a Rare and Alluring Find
You know the French maison’s famous motif well. But why is this particular piece so in demand?