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LADY'S SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BRACELET WATCH, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, CIRCA 1952
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
Designed to the centre as a stylised buckle invisibly-set with calibré-cut sapphires, highlighted by circular-cut diamonds, opening to reveal a rectangular dial applied with Roman numerals and baton indicators; the cover and bracelet composed of fine brick linking, length approximately 190mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, French assay marks.
Literature
Cf: Van Cleef & Arpels, Sylvie Raulet, Editions du Regard, 1986, page 308 for a similarly designed watch.
Condition
Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 carat gold. Numbered 63709. 12 circular-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carats and 88 sapphires weighing approximately 10.0 carats, as stated by Van Cleef & Arpels. Fine abrasions and scratches to bracelet commensurate with age and wear. Manual watch movement not running at time of cataloguing. In overall 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."
"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."