Beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Lapel Watch
platinum, the lapel watch mounted with European-cut and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.90 carats in total, the watch face marked "Van Cleef-Arpels", accented throughout with black onyx and 2.30 mm to 3.20 mm pearls, the pearl tassel disguised as the winder. l. 5-1/4", total weight 26.8 grams

Provenance: Estate of Elaine Levy Proler, Houston, Texas.

In overall good condition. The wires joining the uppermost onyx tube beads to the lapel pin have been replaced on both sides, one more recently than the other. No chips or losses to the pearls or onyx. Small scratch on the center of the crystal, about 7mm long. Marked, on the pin, with the French "dog's head" platinum mark and a maker's mark, both partially struck; the catch stamped "20767". New Orleans Auction Galleries makes no representation that any timepiece is in working order; please see our Conditions of Sale 2.a.i