-Van Cleef & Arpels 1925 Paris Lapel Clip Watch In Platinum With 2.17 Ctw In Diamonds
Art deco lapel clip watch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Fabulous and very rare lapel clip watch, created during the art deco period in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1925. The Brooch of most innovating and modern geometric design for the period, was crafted at the atelier of Verger & Frères in solid platinum and 18kt gold with delicate brushed finish. Fitted at the reverse with a hinged clip to wear in the lapel.
Case: Art Deco made by Verger & Frères in platinum with 18kt gold pin, set with shuttle and brilliant diamonds. Carved hexagonal beveled glass.
Dial: Hexagonal silvered, black stick indexes, railroad minute track, blue steel Breguet needles and signed Van Cleef & Arpels.
Movement: Mechanical, manual winding, 18 jewels, adjusted 4 positions, unsigned, N°12976.
Diamonds: Mounted in a pave setting, with 16 European round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.92 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS/SI clarity.
Diamonds: Mounted in bezel settings, with 5 mixed cut diamonds which include carre cut, bullet cut and shuttle cut. 0.25 Carats.
Weight: 24.3 Grams, (15.58 Dwt).
Measurements: 33 mm by 27 mm (1.30 x 1.06 Inches).
Hallmarks Stamped with French marks, two times with the maker's mark VF associated to Verger Freres, one located under the winding crown, the other inside, numbered, the French mark for the assay of the platinum and signed, "Van Cleef & Arpels".
Verger Frères
They was 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.
Literature: Sarah D. Coffin, Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels, Cooper-Hewitt 2011, P. 91-92. Sylvie Raulet, Van Cleef and Arpels, Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated 1989. For similar pieces illustrated.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Collateral: This piece is accompanied by a certificate appraisal prepared by a Gia certified gemologist. The certificate state the full description of this piece of jewelry and the exact information for each type of gemstone, displayed.
Condition: The overall condition of this lapel clip is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum. All diamonds are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P112423RANM/.7011
