VERGER FRÈRES FOR VAN CLEEF & ARPELS BAG CLOSER SHUTTER WATCH designed and made by Verger Frères, delivered to Van Cleef & Arpels, to be used as a bag clasp for a cocktail bag. Hand-wound mechanical movement from the Cyma manufacture. Working, not serviced. Case back stamped and signed Verger France. The two crowns of the case allow the opening of the shutters (right) and the setting of the time (left). It is decorated with black lacquer and turquoise cabochons. Yellow gold and 18K white gold setting. Signed and numbered. French work. Dimensions : 4.4 x 4 cm. Gross weight : 50.02 gr. Verger Frères also produced similar models for Hermès and Vacheron Constantin, among others. A turquoise, lacquer and gold watch from Verger Frères for Van Cleef & Arpels.

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