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Lot 435
  • 435

LADY'S ENAMEL AND DIAMOND FOB WATCH,CHARLTON & CO, CIRCA 1925

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

The stylised seal watch to an oval dial applied with Arabic numerals, decorated with orangy red and black enamel, highlighted with millegrain-set single-cut diamonds, suspended from a fetter link chain similarly set and annular brooch further set with onyx, dial signed Charlton & Co. 

Condition

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT GUARANTEE WATCH MOVEMENTS Manual movement not running at time of cataloguing. Watch a little loose in setting. Enamel with light scratching and indentations consistent with age and use. Onyx to left of annular surmount a little loose, traces of glue to reverse, not visible when worn. Diamonds bright and lively. Pin with safety catch. 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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."