6,900 CHF
“Poche Surprise” Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, movement No. 412863, delivered in 1930. Case by Verger Frères, No. 12596. Retailed by Mauboussin, Paris. Very fine rectangular white gold, diamond and ruby-set Art-Deco keyless traveling purse watch. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Three-body, solid, rectangular, spring-loaded, opening to be set on a table as a strut clock, polished, applieddiamond and ruby decoration, two cabochon rubies to the side (French patent FR 643 554). Square, satinésilver with applied gold "cubiste" numerals. Polished steel “cathedral” hands Cal.9 ’’’94, rhodium-plated, 15jewels, five adjustments, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguetbalance spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered and stamped on the case.Dim. 36 x 29 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-04-03
