VERGER FRERES 1905 Paris Edwardian Card Case Box In Sterling And White Nacre
An Edwardian cased-box designed by Verger Frères.
This is a beautiful rectangular pocket case-box for cards, created in Paris France during the Edwardian period, back in the 1905. The fabulous case was crafted at the Parisian workshop of Verger Frères with parts made-up in solid .900/.999 silver with incised and engraved decorations and carved panels of opalescent white nacre. Fitted with a concealed automatic opening push button and a three-barrels hinge.
Maker: Verger Frères.
Country: Paris, France.
Period: Edwardian, 1900-1910.
Weight: 75.60 Grams, (48.50 Dwt).
Measurements: 100 mm by 68 mm by 11 mm (3.94 x 2.66 x 0.43 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped in multiples places with French marks; the maker's mark associated to Verger Frères, the mark of the eagle for the assay and warranty of the .900 silver.
Verger Frères
They were synonym for watches, clocks and jewelry of unparalleled creativity and design, inevitably evokes the ever-popular Edwardian and the Art Deco periods. The celebrated house was founded in Paris in 1872 by the talented jeweler 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, jewelry 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.
Collateral: This Verger Frères case-box is accompanied by a presentation pouch.
Condition: The overall condition of this Verger Frères case-box is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver and all parts are secured in the setting and in working condition. This box was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D091025EATH/2.180
