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Verger Frères for J. Lacloche Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold Covered Dial Watch, French. ...
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Description
Verger Frères for J. Lacloche Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold Covered Dial Watch, FrenchCase: 17.50 x 14 mm, rectangle, 18k gold, secured by two screws, gold-tone crown, 18k gold and platinum covered dial, mineral crystal
Dial: Gold-tone square dial, black painted baton and dot hour markers, gold-tone Alpha hands
Movement: Manual
Bracelet: 18k gold, hidden box clasp, 5-3/4 inches
Stones: Full and single-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.90 carat; round-shaped rubies weighing a total of approximately 0.80 carat
Marked: "J. LaCloche - Paris" on caseback, Verger Freres maker's mark on clasp, French hallmarks on case and clasp
Gross Weight: 52.70 grams
Note: Watch is not currently in running order
Condition Report*:
Diamonds:
Avg Color: G-H-I
Avg Clarity: VS
Shape(s): Round
Count: 51 - 75
Colored Gems:
Type(s): Ruby
Shape(s): Round
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Good
Metals:
Gold
Platinum
Overall Condition: Good
Condition Notes: This J. Lacloche "surprise watch" is a stunning bracelet and a keeper of time hidden under a bejeweled golden veil. Though currently not running, the manual winding movement is encased in luxurious 18k gold with dazzling full and single-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.90 carat and round-shaped rubies weighing approximately 0.80 carat. The clasp is marked with the prestigious Verger Frères maker’s mark alongside French hallmarks on the case and clasp and is completed with a safety chain, a spring ring, and a figure-eight safety latch.
Lacloche: Brothers Jules, Jacques, Ferdinand and Leopold Lacloche founded Lacloche Frères, a Paris-based firm, in 1875. They manufactured vanity cases, boxes, and cigarette cases. The company peaked in the Art Deco era with their signature design, the jabot brooch, which became one of the most representational items of the 1920s-1930s Avg Color: G-H-I
Avg Clarity: VS
Shape(s): Round
Count: 51 - 75
Colored Gems:
Type(s): Ruby
Shape(s): Round
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Good
Metals:
Gold
Platinum
Overall Condition: Good
Condition Notes: This J. Lacloche "surprise watch" is a stunning bracelet and a keeper of time hidden under a bejeweled golden veil. Though currently not running, the manual winding movement is encased in luxurious 18k gold with dazzling full and single-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.90 carat and round-shaped rubies weighing approximately 0.80 carat. The clasp is marked with the prestigious Verger Frères maker’s mark alongside French hallmarks on the case and clasp and is completed with a safety chain, a spring ring, and a figure-eight safety latch.
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Auction Info
Tuesday Jewel Box Select Auction #172414 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
April, 2024
9th
Tuesday
Internet/Mail Bids: 13
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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