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Art Deco Ladies Cocktail Watch

Partially verified

This Art Deco ladies cocktail watch, originating from the 20th century, is constructed from platinum and decorated with diamonds, square-cut emeralds, and narrow black onyx baguettes. The case and bracelet feature engraved edges. It is powered by a rectangular, keyless-wind, nickel-plated mechanical movement. Technical components include a going barrel, a simple balance bridge with a polished steel regulator, a balance wheel with an overcoil hairspring in blue steel, and a club foot lever escapement with endstones on the escapement pivots. The flexible platinum mesh bracelet terminates in a deployant clasp adjustable to three sizes. The watch is accompanied by a green Moroccan leather-covered presentation box bearing the signature of G Kenning & Son.

Art Deco ladies cocktail watch in platinum, diamonds, emeralds, and onyx, showing the square dial and geometric stone arrangement.
Art Deco ladies cocktail watch in platinum, diamonds, emeralds, and onyx, showing the square dial and geometric stone arrangement. — Antique-watch.com. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Cocktail watch
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 20th century
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Bracelet Construction

The watch is manufactured in platinum, utilizing a flexible mesh band integrated with the case design. The exterior surfaces of the case and the bracelet links are finished with engraved and chased decorations.

The centerpiece of the design incorporates rows of graduated diamonds paired with square-cut emeralds. These emeralds are set linearly along the central axis and are framed by thin, black onyx baguettes. The assembly is completed with a deployant clasp that allows for adjustment across three distinct sizes.

Evidence for this section
  • “قاب و بند ساعت از پلاتین مرغوب ساخته شده و با ردیف‌هایی از الماس‌های درجه‌بندی‌شده آراسته گردیده‌اند”
  • “لبه‌های قاب ساعت و قطعات مرصع‌کاری‌شده بند دارای حکاکی و قلم‌زنی ظریف هستند”
  • “قفل تاشو (deployant clasp) با امکان تنظیم در سه اندازه مجهز است”

Movement and Technical Features

The timepiece is driven by a rectangular, nickel-plated, keyless-wind mechanical movement. Power is delivered through a going barrel system.

The escapement is a club foot lever type. The timing assembly includes a simple balance bridge, a polished steel regulator, and a balance wheel fitted with a blued steel overcoil hairspring. The movement incorporates endstones positioned on the escapement pivots to support the mechanical operation.

Evidence for this section
  • “پل چرخ رقاصک ساده همراه با رگولاتور فولادی صیقلی، رقاصک تعادلی با فنر رقاصک اورکویل از فولاد آبی”
  • “مهار اهرمی با پای چماقی (club foot lever escapement) و سنگ‌های انتهایی (endstones) روی محورهای فرار”

Presentation and Provenance

The object is housed in a dedicated presentation box. The exterior of the box is finished in green Moroccan leather.

The interior of the box features a signature identifying the retailer as G Kenning & Son, with locations noted in London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Glasgow.

Evidence for this section
  • “جعبه اختصاصی با روکش چرم مراکشی سبزرنگ با امضای G Kenning & Son”

Open research questions

  • Can G Kenning & Son records confirm the date of the retailer's sale for this specific case style?
  • Does the movement contain any hidden maker's marks under the plates that would identify the movement blank manufacturer?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Art Deco Ladies Cocktail Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Period20th century“متعلق به قرن بیستم میلادی”
Country of ManufactureSwitzerland“مکانیزم اهرمی سوئیسی”
Case MaterialPlatinum“قاب و بند ساعت از پلاتین مرغوب ساخته شده”
EscapementClub foot lever“مهار اهرمی با پای چماقی (club foot lever escapement)”
Presentation BoxG Kenning & Son“جعبه اختصاصی با روکش چرم مراکشی سبزرنگ با امضای G Kenning & Son”

Visible details

  • Platinum case and bracelet with engraved detailing.
  • Square dial with Arabic numerals and blue steel hands.
  • Deployant clasp provides three sizing adjustments.
  • Emeralds are flanked by black onyx baguettes.

Research qualifications

  • The specific manufacturer is not stated in the source.
  • The exact year of production within the 20th century remains unverified.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Art Deco Ladies Cocktail Watch

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 8b7f1d8711

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