The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 340
La CaptiveVacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 410859, case by Verger Frères No. 11756, made for Charlton & Co. in 1929.Fine and rare, Art Déco, 18K two-colored gold, keyless "La captive" "montre à volets".
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Sold: USD 1,840
C. rectangular, with thumb bars and sprung shutters, yellow gold stops at each end the back engraved with a dedication. Gold cuvette. D. matte silver with applied gold cubic Arabic numerals. "Scoties" white gold hands.M. 9''', nickel-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial and movement signed. Case by Verger, dial by the retailer.Dim. 45 x 30mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |