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Oeuf en or et émail cloisonné contenant une montre antérieure
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- decorated with polychrome flowers within white dot borders and cloison swirls, indistinct marks, the watch movement Edward Prior, London, second quarter 19th century, numbered: 77921
- Haut. 5,5 cm
- 2 1/8 in high
décoré de fleurs polychromes entourées de frises en pointillés blancs et de guirlandes d'entrelacs, poinçons illisibles ; la montre par Edward Prior, Londres, deuxième quart du XIXe siècle, numérotée 77921
Condition
Excellent condition, apart from visible solder at hinge where watch movement was joined to egg. 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."