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A gold and enamel pendant containing a watch movement
Estimate
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- height 3.4cm, 1 1/4 in
apparently unmarked, Geneva, circa 1870
formed as a book, the cover decorated in dark blue enamel strapwork, a hinged oval lid concealing the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the movement with heart-shaped plates, the interior also containing a hinged folding frame to hold three photographs
formed as a book, the cover decorated in dark blue enamel strapwork, a hinged oval lid concealing the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the movement with heart-shaped plates, the interior also containing a hinged folding frame to hold three photographs
Condition
Excellent condition apart from surface scratches from use, with additional scratching to the interior near the key hole. Lacking key. Sotheby's does not guarantee the watch movement.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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.
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. 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.
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."
Catalogue Note
The firm of B. Haas Jeune & Cie., of Geneva, showed very similar combined photograph frame and watch pendants at the Paris Exhibition of 1867 (see Sotheby's London, 8 June 1995, lot 287).