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Montre de poche et sa chaîne en or et émail incrustée de perles, probablement Genève, début du XIXe siècle
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- white enamel dial, arabic numerals and outer chapter ring, pearl frame, the fusee movement with verge escapement and pierced balance cock, the reverse painted en plein with a rider resting, translucent blue, opaque white and split pearl ground, the two-colour gold chain hung with seal and key, apparently unmarked apart from later Dutch import marks
- Montre diam. 5 cm, châtelaine 26,5 cm long
- Watch 2in, chain 10 3/8 in
le cadran en émail blanc entouré de perles, le boîtier peint en plein : un cavalier au repos, fond émaillé de bleu translucide et blanc opaque, la chaîne en or de deux tons avec son sceau et sa clé, apparemment non poinçonnée sauf poinçons tardifs d'importation hollandaise
Condition
Chips to edge of enamel of watch. At the central panel of the chain, enamel loss to half of one side, and complete loss to other side. Small chain panel also with enamel chips. 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."