The Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Co...

Geneva, Apr 03, 2005

LOT 75

?The Three Warriors? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, ?Astral? No. 403127, delivered in 1926. Elaborate case by Verger Frères, No. 9600. Magnificent and rare red lacquered Chinoiserie Art Deco 8-day going desk clock with jade, gold and lapis lazuli mounts. Accompanied by a Certficate of Authenticity.

CHF 100,000 - 150,000

EUR 65,000 - 100,000 / USD 85,000 - 130,000

C. Oval, red lacquered, hinged spring-loaded doors with Chinoiserie black lacquered mounts surmounted by aflorally pierced and carved jade panel on black lacquer ground with sugar-loaf cabochon lapis lazuli pusher to thecenter, interior of the doors entirely decorated with magnificent gold and lacquer interlacing circle pattern, carvedJadeite base. D. Cloisonné enamel scene depicting three warriors in a mountainous landscape beneath a cloudysky, applied white gold Japanese-style hours. White gold elaborate hands. M. R. A. 19???-8 jours, nickel, 17 jewels,straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring.Movement signed, case stamped with the Verger mark and number.Dim. 50 x 68 x 115 mm.


LOADING IMAGES
Click to full view
Image

Grading System
Grade:
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01