Vacheron & Constantin
Rare Historic Vacheron & Constantin | 18K Multicolor Gold Hunter Case | Antique 1870s
ITEM-2126$8,500.00
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Rare Historic Vacheron & Constantin | 18K Multicolor Gold Hunter Case | Antique 1870s
From 1870 – 1887, V&C was using the name Veuve Cesar Vacheron & Cie. During this time V&C was run by Laure Vacheron – Pernessin and Cathérine-Etiennette Vacheron. Women heading a major watch house was “Unheard” of at this time in a male dominated industry.
Buzzufy has a very informative blog regarding the history of Vacheron Constantin History Pioneers of Precision. The following in an insert from this blog regarding this historical
timeperiod of Vacheron:
“A woman now took charge of the business, and a second lady stood beside her.
This was a sensational event in the Swiss watchmaking industry. Misogynists in
Geneva’s watchmaking guild prophesied that this “women’s economy” couldn’t
possibly thrive. But they were proven wrong by Charles César Vacheron’s widow
Laure Vacheron-Pernessin and Jacques-Barthélemy’s 88-year-old widow
Cathérine-Etiennette Vacheron. Although the elder lady never officially belonged
to the business’s directorship, she initiated a series of intelligent measures
during the five years of her collaboration with the younger widow.
Many of these initiatives would come to be regarded as having laid the foundations for the further evolution of the manufacture into the 20th century. First, the firm’s name was changed to “ Vve. César Vacheron & Cie.” Another step was the decision to participate, from the very beginning in 1872, in the precision competitions at Geneva Observatory and thus to win important awards for the company. It was also clever to ponder how the familiar and respected name “Vacheron & Constantin” could be used again. The two ladies also began searching for an experienced manager. Their headhunt came to a successful conclusion in 1875, when they hired Philippe-Auguste Weiss as director.
After negotiations with Jean-François Constantin, he came back and was again authorized to serve as sole signatory for legally binding contracts and agreements. The business was transferred to Laure Vacheron-Pernessin and Jean-François Constantin and was forthwith registered as “Vacheron & Constantin.” The two widows were also responsible for relocating the workshops, offices and salesrooms in a move which took place immediately after the firm’s renaming. The new venue was at the Quai des Moulins on the Rhône Island in the heart if Geneva.”
Another great source for information on this historic time period of Vacheron is
the authoritative book by Carole Lambelet/Lorette Coens "The World of Vacheron
Constantin Geneve"
Details:
MAKE
Manufacturer: Vacheron & Constatin
Country: Switzerland
Type: Women’s
Serial #: 140323
Circa Date: 1870s
CASE
Size: 41MM.
Style: Hunters Case.
Material: 18K Multicolor Gold.
Decorations: Musical Instruments, floral design.
Signed: Vacheron & Constatin Geneva V. ue C. Vacheron & Co Successors
Conditions: C 2 (The case is in Perfect condition)
DIAL
Color: White.
Type: Porcelain.
Numerals: Roman Numerals.
Hands: Louis XV Hands.
Signed: V ue C. Vacheron & Co. Geneva.
Conditions: D 2 (The dial is in Perfect condition)
MOVEMENT
Jewels: 17 Jewels.
Setting: Lever Set.
Escapement: Lever Escapement.
Material: Nickel.
Layout: Bridge style Layout.
Signed: Yes.
Conditions: M 2 (The movement is in Perfect condition)
MAKE
Manufacturer: Vacheron & Constatin
Country: Switzerland
Type: Women’s
Serial #: 140323
Circa Date: 1870s
CASE
Size: 41MM.
Style: Hunters Case.
Material: 18K Multicolor Gold.
Decorations: Musical Instruments, floral design.
Signed: Vacheron & Constatin Geneva V. ue C. Vacheron & Co Successors
Conditions: C 2 (The case is in Perfect condition)
DIAL
Color: White.
Type: Porcelain.
Numerals: Roman Numerals.
Hands: Louis XV Hands.
Signed: V ue C. Vacheron & Co. Geneva.
Conditions: D 2 (The dial is in Perfect condition)
MOVEMENT
Jewels: 17 Jewels.
Setting: Lever Set.
Escapement: Lever Escapement.
Material: Nickel.
Layout: Bridge style Layout.
Signed: Yes.
Conditions: M 2 (The movement is in Perfect condition)
