Geneva, May 14, 2023
LOT 120
VACHERON CONSTANTIN/ VERGER FRERES, ROCK CRYSTAL, SAPPHIRE AND ENAMEL, WHITE GOLD
CHF 6,000 - 10,000
EUR 6,200 - 10,200 / USD 6,800 - 11,300 / HKD 54,000 - 89,000
Sold: CHF 18,750
Retailed by BLUM'S. INC. in Chicago.
A very fine and exceptional, manual wind, 18k white gold, bleu enamel and sapphire art deco pocket watch, mirror finish dial.
A very fine and exceptional, manual wind, 18k white gold, bleu enamel and sapphire art deco pocket watch, mirror finish dial.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Vacheron Constantin, Switzerland / France
Year Sold to Verger Freres in 1930
Movement No. 413807
Material 18K white gold
Caliber 9'''94, 15 jewels, nickel, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring.
Dimensions 41 X 41 mm.
Signature Movement
Accessories Original box from the retail shop Blum's Vogue, Michigan avenue, Chicago
Notes
According to Vacheron Constantin, the Vacheron movement was delivered to Verger Freres who manufactured the case.
Many of some of the most beautiful Art Deco creations were entrusted to Verger Freres by Vacheron Constantin and some of the most decorative pocket watches and clocks were born from this collaboration.
Blum's Vogue
Blum’s Vogue was a specialty department store founded by Harry and Becky Blum in Chicago in 1910. The original store was simply called Blum’s and was located in the Congress Hotel, then home to Sarah Bernhardt, Ethel Barrymore, and other famous theatrical stars of the day. Blum’s quickly became successful, and shortly thereafter the Blums opened a second store, Vogue, a few doors down. While Blum’s sold ready-to-wear clothes, Vogue sold custom-made garments. In 1924, the Blums bought their own building at 624 South Michigan Avenue and began extensive renovations.
Many of some of the most beautiful Art Deco creations were entrusted to Verger Freres by Vacheron Constantin and some of the most decorative pocket watches and clocks were born from this collaboration.
Blum's Vogue
Blum’s Vogue was a specialty department store founded by Harry and Becky Blum in Chicago in 1910. The original store was simply called Blum’s and was located in the Congress Hotel, then home to Sarah Bernhardt, Ethel Barrymore, and other famous theatrical stars of the day. Blum’s quickly became successful, and shortly thereafter the Blums opened a second store, Vogue, a few doors down. While Blum’s sold ready-to-wear clothes, Vogue sold custom-made garments. In 1924, the Blums bought their own building at 624 South Michigan Avenue and began extensive renovations.