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LADY'S DIAMOND DRESS RING/WATCH, CARTIER, CIRCA 1959
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
Designed as a spiral of twisted rope work, to a central circular-cut diamond, a hinged compartment opening to reveal a watch, the circular dial applied with Arabic numerals and tapered baton indicators, size M, dial signed Cartier and numbered, maker's marks, case by Cartier London.
Literature
Cf: Le Temps de Cartier, Fondation Cartier, Wrist International, 1989, page 230, for an example of a ring watch by Cartier.
Condition
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT GUARANTEE WATCH MOVEMENTS
Indistinctly stamped 18 for 18 carat gold. Diamond spreading at approximately 0.75-0.79 carats. Numbered to underside of watch case 5830. Manual movement running at time of cataloguing. Weighing approximately 22.2 grams. Very minor scratching to polished surfaces. In very good condition.
Accompanying this lot are three detailed colour photographs of the watch movement and ring.
"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."
"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."