10,925 CHF
“Poche Surprise” Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, movement No. 407711, delivered in 1928. Case by Verger Frères, No. 11105. Retailed by Brooking. 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,white gold bands, yellow gold pushers opening shutters revealing the dial, hinged innercase. Silver, brushed, applied white gold “cubiste” numerals, outer minute track.Polished 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. Dial and movement signed, numbered and stamped onthe case, dial signed by the retailer. Dim. 49 x 37 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-04-03
