BOUCHERON "Feuille de Sauge", no. 13259991 / 4354.71564 BOUCHERON "Sage Leaf", no. 13259991 / 4354.71564 Circa 1953 Secret wristwatch in 18k (750) yellow gold Case: rectangular, signed Omega and signed Boucheron Paris Dial: gilt, applied Arabic numerals and baton hour-markers, signed Boucheron Movement: mechanical cal. 212, signed Omega Strap: gold with "sage leaf" motif Wrist size: approx. 16.5 cm Size: 15 x 20 cm Gross weight: 109.00 g. Provenance: Amateur collection A 18k yellow gold manual winding lady's wristwatch, concealed dial, gold bracelet with sage leaf design From a connoisseur From the 1950s onwards, the flower became the muse of Boucheron watchmaking. It inspired new designs, and the straps of women's watches became the focus of a veritable exercise in style. As rigid as it is light, the strap of this secret watch is worked in a sage leaf motif. According to a similar model in the Boucheron archives, reproduced in the reference work "Boucheron le joaillier du temps", this design was created around 1953. From the 1950s, the flower became the muse of Boucheron watchmaking. It inspired new designs, and the bracelets of lady's watches became a veritable exercise in style. As rigid as it is light, the strap of the present watch is worked in a sage leaf motif. According to a similar example in the Boucheron archives, reproduced in the reference work "Boucheron le joaillier du temps", this design can be dated to circa 1953. Bibliography: Gilles Néret, Boucheron le joaillier du temps, Édition Conti, Lausanne, 1992, a similar example from the Boucheron archives is reproduced on p. 165 under no. 314. Bibliography: Gilles Néret, Boucheron le joaillier du temps, Édition Conti, Lausanne, 1992, a similar example from the Boucheron archives is reproduced on p.165 as n° 314 CONDITION REPORT: At the time of writing the movement is working. Please note that chronometric accuracy is not guaranteed and Artcurial cannot be held responsible for any repair costs. Good condition Some visible scratches from use Eagle head hallmark Revision recommended CONDITION REPORT : At the time of cataloguing the movement is running. Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Artcurial will not be held responsible for any repairs that must be required. Well-preserved Light scuffs Overhaul recommended Watches and clocks are sold as is. No warranty is given on the working order of the watches and clocks. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches, so the buyer is advised to consult a watchmaker to review the water-resistance of the watch. Strap changes, water-resistance, restorations, revisions and adjustments are the responsibility of the purchaser. Artcurial will not be responsible for any restoration estimate from any watchmaker whatsoever. Watches and clocks are sold "as is". No guarantee is given as to the working order of the watches and clocks. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches, so the buyer is advised to consult a watchmaker to review the water-resistance of the watch. Strap changes, water-resistance, restorations, revisions and adjustments are the responsibility of the purchaser. Artcurial will not accept any restoration estimate from any watchmaker.