Tregent

gilt full plate movement, signed Tregent, London, no.4097 Watchmaker to the Prince of Wales and Duke of Kent, Earnshaw spring detent escapement, screwed chaton jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance with circular weights, decoratively engraved balance cock with diamond end-stone, later spiral spring, fusee with Harrison's maintaining power • white enamel dial with hairlines and repair, signed Tregent, London, time dial with roman numerals and gold hands above large subsidiary seconds • 18k gold plain polished outer and inner cases, each hallmarked London 1800 and with maker's mark IW (John Wright?), inner case further numbered 4097

Movement running, may benefit from a clean and service. The escapement would originally have had a helical spring but this has been changed to a spiral spring. Dial has several cracks and there is a repair with soft enamel to the edge of the dial by the subsidiary seconds. Inner and outer cases with light scuffs. The catch holding movement shut inside the inner case is a little loose.
"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."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Accompanied by a wooden presentation case.