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Vacheron Constantin & the Mermaids
I discovered recently the existence of these two “Métiers d'art” timepieces made by Vacheron Constantin in 1953.
Both feature a cloisonné enamel dial made by Stern Frères and depicting a mermaid, probably the twin-tailed Melusina.
Ref. 4710 in yellow gold - Cal. 454
credit: @watchesandwords & @thehourlounge
Ref. 4983 in yellow gold with triangular hour index on bezel - 33 mm diameter - Cal. P454/5B
credit: Roni Madhvani (1), Antiquorum (2), Sotheby's (3) & Bonhams (4-6)
BONUS: A SNUFF BOX
I also discovered this very surprising table snuff box signed Vacheron et Constantin.
The cloisonné enamel panel is signed NP and depicts “an amorous soldier and a lady in a blue and yellow striped tent upon a leopard-skin rug, his armour at their feet”, possibly Antony & Cleopatra.
credit: Antiquorum
credit: Antiquorum
I find the modernity of these paintings, which are somewhat reminiscent of Picasso–the black mermaid in particular–, quite fascinating.
What about you?
Best, Emmanuel
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Vacheron Constantin & the Mermaids
I discovered recently the existence of these two “ Métiers d'art ” timepieces made by Vacheron Constantin in 1953 . Both feature a cloisonné enamel dial made by Stern Frères and depicting a mermaid , probably the twin-tailed Melusina . Ref. 4710 in yellow...
