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Art Deco diamond and colored stone jabot pin-watch, Lacloche, circa 1925
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Lacloche
Designed as a jabot pin decorated at either end with a hexagonal link set with calibré-cut onyx, sapphires, jade and small old European-cut and single-cut diamonds, the watch case of modified oval shape similarly decorated, reversing to a tonneau dial with black Arabic numerals and blued steel moon-style hands, mounted in platinum, dial signed Lacloche, manual movement, maker's mark, French assay marks.
Condition
Manual movement, currently running. Movement is unsigned except for Swiss 18 jewels 4 adjustments. Dial is weathered and faintly signed LaCloche. Please see conditions of sale regarding watches in the catalogue on page 272. Partial maker's mark on pin for Verger et Fils. Diamonds are I-J color and VS-SI clarity. Onyx and jade segments are intact. Sapphires are a medium blue color and are translucent. Some chipping to the enamel at corners of the pendant attachment, but otherwise the piece is in good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.