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A Rare Silver and Tortoiseshell Triple Cased Quarter Striking Coach Watch made for the Islamic Market by Daniel de St. Leu, Movement and dust cap signed Daniel de St. Leu Watchmaker to Her Majesty, second case with London hallmark for 1785, marked WW for William West of Jerusalem Court, St. John's Square, London, 1785
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Movement and dust cap signed Daniel de St. Leu Watchmaker to Her Majesty, second case with London hallmark for 1785, marked WW for William West of Jerusalem Court, St. John's Square
gilt movement, pierced and finely engraved balance cock, plain three arm balance, silvered regulator disc with Turkish numerals, white enamel dial with Turkish numerals and set with alternate coloured paste jewels, inner silver case pierced and engraved with moral motifs, middle case engraved with generic armorial design comprising cannons, standards and crescents, outer case of tortoiseshell with piqué decoration to the reverse, together with a winding key and beaded chatelaine set with turquoise and coral
Condition
The movement is running and striking. Enamel dial with several cracks to the centre and the edge. Small Chips to the edge of the dial at eleven and just past 12 o'clock. Light scuffs to the silver inner and middle cases. Minor losses to the rear of the tortoiseshell case between the piqué decoration, as viewed
"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
Daniel de St Leu worked in London from 1735 to 1797 and received the great honour of being made watchmaker to the Queen in 1765. He was renowned for making fine watches for the Turkish and Islamic markets.