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4. Zenith. A rare niello and metal base keyless wind open fa…
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4. Zenith. A rare niello and metal base keyless wind open fa…
Estimate €8,000 - €12,000
Voluntary lot
Description
4. Zenith. A rare niello and metal base keyless wind open face pocket watch with fine engravings by Alfons Mucha
Model: Collection des 4 saisons par Alphonse Mucha, modèle Hiver
Date: Circa 1904
Movement: Jewelled Cal.19-278 manual wind, No.900565
Dial: White enamel, black Roman numeral hour markers, black outer minute divisions, subsidiary dial at 6 for seconds, gilt spade hands
Case: Brushed an polished hinged round, fine engravings depicting an allegory of winter, made by Huguenin Frères, No.4550885/2681
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 52mm
Accompaniments: Extract from Archives dated 20/11/2025, recently serviced by Atelier Moinet in Chaniers, France (1-year warranty)
On the eve of the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris, Georges Favre-Jacot, who was passionate about Art Nouveau, signed an exclusive contract with Alphons Mucha to create a collection of 4 watches inspired by Mucha's seasons. These rare watches undoubtedly symbolise the deepest passions of Georges Favre-Jacot, who was keen to combine his watchmaking expertise with the art of Mucha.
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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