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SAPPHIRE BRACELET/WATCH, MARCHAK, 1950s
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
The supple bracelet composed of fluted pyramid-shaped links, set at intervals with cross motifs of circular-cut sapphires the central cross opening to reveal a rectangular face applied with baton indicators and Arabic numerals, length approximately 160mm, signed Marchak Paris and numbered, French assay marks, case by Marchak, 4, Rue de la Paix, Paris.
Literature
Cf: Marguerite de Cerval, Marchak, Editions du Regard, 2006, pages 36-39 for examples of 1950s gem-set bracelets and watches by Marchak.
Condition
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT GUARANTEE WATCH MOVEMENTS
Movement running at time of condition report. Some slight wear, clasp tongue signed Marshak, Paris and numbered 13800 French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Sapphires well matched, some with surface reaching inclusions / fissures. Could benefit from an overhaul and professional clean. In good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."