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According to the Archives of Vacheron Constantin, the present watch with 17''' keywound cylinder escapement was manufactured in 1834.
Its case is finely engraved with gold foliate and scrollwork against a black champlevé enamel background.
Translated from the French, Champlevé – champ levé – meaning raised field, champlevé is an enamel process where the surface to be enameled is carved, engraved, stamped or etched with a design prior to enameling. The powdered enamel is fired into the design highlighting it.
Its case is finely engraved with gold foliate and scrollwork against a black champlevé enamel background.
Translated from the French, Champlevé – champ levé – meaning raised field, champlevé is an enamel process where the surface to be enameled is carved, engraved, stamped or etched with a design prior to enameling. The powdered enamel is fired into the design highlighting it.
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Estimate: CHF 700 - 1,100
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Lot 493
Sale 20030
NO. 17’651
VACHERON CONSTANTIN, 18K GOLD AND ENAMEL OPENFACE KEYWOUND CYLINDER WATCH
Estimate: CHF 700 - 1,100
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