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Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001
Verger Freres, Paris, circa 1930.Very fine Art Deco ?chinoiserie? 18K gold, silver, enamel and black lacquer keyless fob watch with original integrated fob.
C. Two-body, square with rounded corners, gold shell over silver inside, black lacquer, back cover with a Chinese scene of a pagoda in champlevé style, green hardstone winding button. Fob: a black ribbon attached to a hinged gold and enameled clasp, set with diamonds, finished with gold and enamel pinned clasp.D. Champagne, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19.6 mm (9 x 10 3/4'''), nickeled, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel flat balance spring.Stamped with Verger's mark on the clasp, which is also stamped with French gold guarantee mark.Dim. Watch 28 x 28 mm, length with the fob: 113 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 - 21 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01 |