18ct yellow gold Boucheron, sapphire and diamond set bracelet watch. Made 1942
18ct yellow gold Boucheron, sapphire and diamond set bracelet watch. Made 1942
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Information
- Brand: Boucheron
- Year: 1942
- Model: Bracelet watch
- Reference: N/A
- Calibre: N/A
- Movement: Manual
- Material: 18ct yellow gold
- Features/complications: Sapphire and diamond set case in the shape of a 'Fan'
- Dial: Brushed gold dial featuring black hour markers with applied mirror polished 18ct yellow gold bullet point hour quarters and blued baton hands
- Case dimensions: 27 x 24mm
- Bracelet/strap: Integrated 18ct yellow gold bracelet, length approximately 170mm
- Accessories: N/A
- SKU: 9912
Essay
Frédéric Boucheron belonged to a well-known family of clothiers. In 1858, he decided to venture away from his family and established the Galerie de Valois boutique in Palais Royal, Paris. His brought his expertise in clothing into his gold jewellery designs which attracted a large clientele.
In 1863, Paul LeGrand joined the company as chief designer at the House of Boucheron 1863 - 1867, and again from 1871 – 1892. LeGrand is credited with the idea of combining pearls with diamond rondelles, first seen in Boucheron products in 1889. The "rondelle" cut of diamonds was pioneered by Bordinckx, who was also associated with Boucheron
Frédéric Boucheron created his atelier in 1866 and a year later won the Gold Medal during the International Exposition of 1867.