gold, enamel and ivory pendant watch, Lacloche Frères, Circa 1927

Jewelled nickel lever movement, silvered guilloché dial, Arabic numerals, blued steel hands, ivory case with applied gold classical Greek figures, applied gold fittings to the band, pendant on a black silk ribbon, with rectangular ivory plaque and applied gold decoration, movement numbered, plaque stamped FV for Ferdinand Verger.

 

Price, J., Masterpieces of French Jewelry, Philadelphia, First Edition, 2006, p. 78.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT GUARANTEE WATCH MOVEMENTS French assay marks for 18 carat gold. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however it is heavily tarnished and will require a service. Dial in good condition. Ivory case back with large chip and crack to the edge, small area of ivory deficient. The plaque on the ribbon with cracks to the ivory. Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits may be required for export. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewellery Department before bidding.
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In 1872, Ferdinand Verger founded the French maison which designed and created beautiful watches and clocks. Passing the company on to his two sons, Georges and Henri, the firm soon became known as Verger Frères. They made jewels and watch cases for some of the most elite jewelers of the world, including La Cloche, Boucheron, Mauboussin, Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. Ferdinand Verger recognized the importance of design as well as craftsmanship and hired talented artists to create miniature works of art to encase his watch movements.