Age Circa: Art Deco to Present
Markings: Assorted, Tested, and Guaranteed
Country of Origin: Unknown
Brand: Assorted
Gram Weight: 1357.5 Grams
Metal Type: Assorted
Metal Melt Value: -- (Value All-Inclusive Weight)
Material: Assorted
Main Stone: Assorted
Main Stone Measurements/Color: Assorted
Accent Stone: Assorted
Accent Stone Measurements/Color: Assorted
Stone Treatment: Assorted
Stone Cuts: Assorted
Item Measurements: Assorted
Collectible Type: Wristwatch Lot
Wearable: Assorted
Notable Features: This lot consists of various wristwatches made in the Art Deco era up to the present. A vast majority of the watches are vintage men's wristwatches made of stainless steel and feature an assortment of different watch faces. Some of the watches have bands included, but there is significant damage to some and we cannot make any guarantee regarding the internal components or movements. Amongst the lot are also different parts and pieces of watches that can be repurposed. This lot is well suited to watchmakers looking for parts to use or pieces to repair. Don't miss your chance to preserve and repurpose these pieces of history.
Damage: Age appropriate wear. Many of the watches in this lot are damaged and will need to be repaired or scrapped; we can make no guarantees regarding the internal components or movements of the wristwatches. Most do not run
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Retro jewelry refers to pieces created in the 1940s and 1950s. This was a period during which jewelry designers were largely influenced by the changes stemming from World War II. These designs reflect an infusion of futuristic vision with elements inspired by preceding periods, encompassing a variety of gemstones, shapes, and materials. Materials used commonly in Retro jewelry are gold, gold alloys, and silver as the wartime put a restriction on the use of platinum. Designs can be masculine, geometric and modern, or softer, more feminine and floral.
