Name: Verger Freres Paillet Belle Epoch Pendant Watch, circa 1910s
Brand: Verger Frères
Rating: 5 (37 reviews)

Verger Freres Paillet Belle Epoch Pendant Watch, circa 1910s

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About the Item

A beautiful and rare Belle Epoch Pendant Watch, by Verger Frères, ca. 1910 The pendant centres beautiful hand painted paintings of Ferdinand Paillet on both sides, depicting Venus and cupids, as well as bathing nymphs and puttis. Also incorporating the watch numbers in the painting. It is surrounded by clusters of diamonds and natural pearls. The winder is also set with a half pearl and the pendant is attached to a platinum chain with pearls and a diamond hoop. French assay marks, maker's mark of Verger Fréres, paintings signed by Paillet About Verger Fréres Verger Fréres was widely recognised as the jeweller's jeweller. Ferdinand Verger (1851- 1928) founded the business in 1872. He had worked at the watchmaker Lépine, which he acquired later. He initially also acted as an agent for Vacheron Constantin, for which he continued to become a maker of jewelled watches for 60 years. The business continued to flourish and his two sons Georges and Henri joined their father in 1911. Under the guidance of Georges and Henri the firm reached new heights and not only employed a vast array of craftsmen directly but developed partnerships with some of the most exceptional artisans of the early 20th century such as Lalique and Makovsky. Alongside their creativity the firm was also a leading innovator in technique and they filed various patents over the years. They were one of only two companies to create the legendary ‘Mystery Clocks’ (Cartier being the other) and their desk and mantel clocks were unquestionably some of the most exceptional pieces they created during the early 20th century. Verger formally signed over the business to his sons in 1921 by which time they were employing over two hundred specialist craftsmen including goldsmiths, enamellers, engravers, lapidaries, diamond polishers, and watchmakers. By employing these artists directly, rather than contracting out the work, Verger Frères were able to keep tight control on the quality of their work. Consequently they became renowned for the outstanding quality and consistency of their pieces - their attention to detail, exquisite workmanship, use of the finest gems and originality of design ensured their huge success. The firm was known to many as the ‘jeweller’s jeweller’ because they supplied so many of the top jewellery firms. During the 1920s and 30s Verger created jewellery and timepieces for fine jewellery houses around the world including Cartier, Lacloche Frères, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels, Chaumet, Tiffany, Trabert & Hoeffer, Black, Starr & Frost and Bulgari. About Ferdinand Paillet (1850-1918) Fernand Paillet was born in 1850 in Niort, France and was a French figurine and miniature artist. He initially trained under Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse before opening his own studio in Paris. His extraordinary talent was in high demand. He worked at Sèvres, on private commissions, and importantly collaborated with both Boucheron and Verger Frères to create small hand painted portraits and vignettes that Boucheron and Verger Frères incorporated into their jewelry and watches.

Creator:
Verger Frères
Metal:
Platinum
Stone:
Diamond,Natural Pearl
Stone Cut:
Rose Cut
Dimensions:
Width: 1.26 in (32 mm)
Style:
Belle Époque
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1910-1919
Date of Manufacture:
1910s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Watch needs servicing. The portrait pictures are slightly worn, however still in very good condition for this age.
Seller Location:
Idar-Oberstein, DE
Reference Number:
Seller: BHVP9301441stDibs: LU6549667502

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