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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002

LOT 369

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 407747, case No. 11217 made by Verger Frères in 1929.Extremely rare and very fine ivory, gold, silver, lacquer and wood, Art Deco chinoiserie clock, in original leather fitted box. Accompanied by the Certificat d'Origine.

C. Stylized statue, possibly of Enma, the Chinese god of the afterlife, to the left the square lacquered silver dial, base in gilt and enamel silver simulating ocean waves, the top with the winding crown, lacquered wooden base on four curved ivory feet. D. Gilt silver, stylized radial Roman numerals, center with water lilies. Elaborated gilt hands. M. 42 mm. (18 1/2'''), frosted gilt, 17 jewels, 8 adjustments, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance sring.Signed on the movement, the case and the box signed by the Verger Frères.Dim. Height 15 cm., base width 14 cm.