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Platinum, sapphire, diamond, pearl and lapis lazuli wristwatch, French, circa 1920
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
Old European-cut, single-cut and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.15 carats, manual movement, length 6 1/8 inches, caseback numbered 7243, French assay marks.
Condition
Manual movement, currently running, movement unsigned. Set with 54 single-cut, 12 old European-cut and 4 rose-cut diamonds, the dial further decorated with numerous calibré-cut sapphires. The strap composed of numerous seed pearls and lapis lazuli beads measuring approximately 2.6 mm. Diamonds are of decorative quality, sapphires are a medium deep blue, pearls are a creamy silver shade with good luster and the lapis lazuli is a medium deep blue. In good condition and fitted with a safety chain. Please see Notice Regarding Condition of Watches on page 188 of the 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.