Ilbery

gilt duplex movement signed and numbered, decorative engraved scroll work, interesting dummy compensated balance • gold cuvette with engraved decoration • white enamel dial, roman numerals, centre seconds, the bezels decorated with floral sprays in gold and enamel against a pink ground, the pendant and bow similarly decorated, the back with an enamel plaque signed V Dupont fecit

Lovely watch. Movement not running, appears to be complete and fully wound, will need a full overhaul. Three green panels to bezels with chipping. Panel to case back is currently detached and there is some small chipping to the base as can be seen in the catalogue photograph, also a small area of repair below the signature to the right edge.
"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."

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Provenance
Property of a Gentleman, Sotheby & Co., Fine Watches, 24^th November, 1969, lot 175

William Ilbery (1780-1839) is well known as a fine maker of watches for the Chinese market, indeed, G.H. Baillie credited him with introducing the style of watch known as "la montre chinoise". Many of his watches had finely engraved movements and incorporated the duplex escapement, the cases of Ilbery's watches are frequently decorated with fine enamel scenes and embellished with pearls.

J.F. Dupont was born in Paris in 1775. A highly accomplished and celebrated painter of enamel and porcelain, Dupont's colours were especially distinctive; indeed, he was known to mix his own colours.