4,830 CHF
“Poche Surprise” Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, movement No. 406787, delivered in 1928. Case by Verger Frères, No. 11036. Retailed by Bourdier, Paris. Very fine, large,18K white and yellow gold keyless Art Deco “Montre de sac à volets” purse and desk watch. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Rectangular, the front engraved with a geometrical pattern, yellow gold shutters,fluted white gold bands, yellow gold pushers opening shutters revealing the dial, hingedinner case. Silver, brushed, applied yellow gold “cubiste” numerals, outer minutetrack. Gilt steel "cathedral" hands. Cal. R.A.11’’’N.Art., rhodium plated, 15 jewels,straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with five adjust-ments,Breguet balance spring. Movement signed, numbered and stamped on the case,dial signed by the retailer. Dim. 49 x 37 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-04-03
