拍品 200
  • 200

製造商應為 Piguet & Meylan

估價
250,000 - 350,000 CHF
招標截止

描述

  • Probably by Piguet & Meylan
  • 罕有金鑲珍珠音樂雙刃水果刀,為中國市場製造,年份約1805-1815。
  • yellow gold, pearl, enamel
  • 長94毫米
• 金刀柄繪甕及獎杯圖案,中央橢圓形底板畫多彩琺瑯半透明水果圖案;背面圖案相似,中央畫多彩琺瑯花卉及花瓶圖案;畫半透明藍色、綠色及紅色琺瑯、飾珍珠及車床雕刻飾紋;金製刀鞘側邊飾V形雕刻;粉紅金及精鋼摺疊刀片 • 刀柄隱藏5齒輪筒狀音梳音樂機芯,由側邊按鈕啟動,刀鞘側邊滑桿隱藏鑰匙上弦音樂機芯及上弦孔
* 拍品資料以英文圖錄為準。

來源

Sotheby & Co., Fine Watches, Russian Works of Art And Objects of Vertu, London, March 18, 1968, lot 153.

Antiquorum, Important Watches, Wristwatches, and Clocks, Geneva, April 2, 2000, lot 395.

Condition

Enamelled areas are vibrant and finely painted overall: Fruit panel side: Lower green enamel panel with love trophy - Minor area of old restoration to translucent green enamel between the edge of the flag and the edge of the case - Minor losses of white and blue enamel stringing at slide and to blue enamel stringing at the lower end of enamel fruit plaque. Flower panel side: -Enamel in good order throughout Blade -Steel blade with oxidation -Gold blade with minor scuffs normal wear for age MOVEMENT: The musical movement is working well and was cleaned within the last 10 years.
"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."

拍品資料及來源

附帶同款畫琺瑯上弦鑰匙及特製皮盒。