Lot 194
  • 194

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Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 CHF
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Description

  • AN 18K YELLOW GOLD AND ENAMEL HUNTING CASED KEYLESS WATCH WITH PORTRAIT OF THE SHAH OF PERSIA NASER AL DIN SHAH QAJAR CIRCA 1860
  • Gold and enamel pocket watch with diamonds
  • Diameter 45 mm
• jewelled nickel lever movement • gold cuvette • enamel white dial, Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic for the minutes, subsidiary seconds • cover with polychrome enamel official portrait of Naser Al-Din Shah Qajar, within a boarder highlighted with diamonds, the rear cover with a the figure of a lion, symbol of Persian empire • case numbered

Condition

Movement running while cataloguing, all functions appear fully operational however it may require a service in the future to be well preserved. Dial in a well preserved condition. Case with two enamel panels showing both Shah of Persia and the symbol of Persia with a lion in front of the sun, both are in a very good condition. Overall this is a well preserved example with highly unusual decoration due to the representation of Shah of Persia.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.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."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by a wooden presentation case.

Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, born 1831, was King of Iran from 1848 until his death in 1896. His reign, during which he had sovereign power for almost 50 years, was the third longest in Iranian history.

He was the first modern Iranian monarch to visit Europe in 1873, where he went back several times, amazed by the technology he saw there. During his first visit to the United Kingdom he was appointed by Queen Victoria a Knight of the Order of the Garter, and became the first Iranian monarch to receive such honour.

Considered in the beginning as a reformist, Naser al-Din was effective in introducing several different western influences to Iran and modernizing his kingdom by building roads, introducing postal and telegraph service and creating the first Iranian newspaper.

He received many honours during his reign, such as the Grand Cross of the French Legion d'Honneur, he was made a knight in England, Italy and Russia.