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Lot Essay
This very beautiful and rare 'shutter' or 'éclipse' pocket watch dating from the early 1930s is stunning in its monochrome simplicity, devoid of excess ornamentation it is distinguished by its innovative form which is both sleek and elegant and typical of the Art Deco period. The case, created by the renowned French firm of Verger Frères is made of platinum, highly fashionable at the time, the sides each set with a line of baguette-cut white diamonds. The pair of shutters have flush hinges and conceal the dial when closed, the two diamond-set sides act as push-buttons controlling a system of springs, that when depressed open to reveal the dial with its ‘Cubiste’ numerals and hands.
Verger Frères
The name Verger Frères, a synonym for watches, clocks and jewellery of unparalleled creativity and design, inevitably evokes the ever-popular Art Deco period. The celebrated house was founded in Paris in 1872 by the talented jeweller and watchmaker Ferdinand Verger (1851-1928). His sons Georges and Henri, as gifted as their father, joined the firm which, in 1911, was renamed Verger Frères, introducing the famous trademark 'VF' in a lozenge-shaped stamp, the acknowledged mark for the most esteemed Art Deco pieces. In the years to follow, the manufacture reached its peak, excelling in the production of the most creative designs of the period. Verger Frères creations are distinguished by their innovative use of precious materials and the outstanding workmanship of their watches, clocks, stands, jewellery and frames. Although often associated with Vacheron & Constantin, Verger also worked with all of the great houses of the time, among them Ostertag, Van Cleef & Arpels, Janesich, Lacloche, Jaeger and Boucheron in Europe, and Tiffany, Black, Starr & Frost, Spalding & Co. and J. E. Caldwell in the United States, just to name some. Verger's partnership with Vacheron & Constantin started as early as 1879 when Ferdinand became the agent of the Geneva firm in Paris. The combination of the watch manufacturer's technical know-how and Verger's outstanding creativity and skillfulness resulted in the creation of extraordinary watches and clocks, such as the present watch, notable for its superb design and quality.
A L’ Emeraude
Founded by Jacques Schwob in 1909 and named 'A l’Emeraude Jeweller-Goldsmith', it was located at Galeries Saint-François in Lausanne. A l’Emeraude moved in June 1919 to 6, Place Saint-François and expanded its business name to include 'silverware, jewellery, watchmaking and luxury goods'. The company is still prospering today as one of the most highly respected Jewellery and Watch retailers in Switzerland.
Verger Frères
The name Verger Frères, a synonym for watches, clocks and jewellery of unparalleled creativity and design, inevitably evokes the ever-popular Art Deco period. The celebrated house was founded in Paris in 1872 by the talented jeweller and watchmaker Ferdinand Verger (1851-1928). His sons Georges and Henri, as gifted as their father, joined the firm which, in 1911, was renamed Verger Frères, introducing the famous trademark 'VF' in a lozenge-shaped stamp, the acknowledged mark for the most esteemed Art Deco pieces. In the years to follow, the manufacture reached its peak, excelling in the production of the most creative designs of the period. Verger Frères creations are distinguished by their innovative use of precious materials and the outstanding workmanship of their watches, clocks, stands, jewellery and frames. Although often associated with Vacheron & Constantin, Verger also worked with all of the great houses of the time, among them Ostertag, Van Cleef & Arpels, Janesich, Lacloche, Jaeger and Boucheron in Europe, and Tiffany, Black, Starr & Frost, Spalding & Co. and J. E. Caldwell in the United States, just to name some. Verger's partnership with Vacheron & Constantin started as early as 1879 when Ferdinand became the agent of the Geneva firm in Paris. The combination of the watch manufacturer's technical know-how and Verger's outstanding creativity and skillfulness resulted in the creation of extraordinary watches and clocks, such as the present watch, notable for its superb design and quality.
A L’ Emeraude
Founded by Jacques Schwob in 1909 and named 'A l’Emeraude Jeweller-Goldsmith', it was located at Galeries Saint-François in Lausanne. A l’Emeraude moved in June 1919 to 6, Place Saint-François and expanded its business name to include 'silverware, jewellery, watchmaking and luxury goods'. The company is still prospering today as one of the most highly respected Jewellery and Watch retailers in Switzerland.