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Platinum, seed pearl and diamond wristwatch, Cartier, Circa 1910
Estimate
7,500 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Diamond, platinum and seed pearl
Rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately .35 carat, manual movement, length 7 inches, dial signed Cartier, caseback inscribed Mil felicidades, 23 Mayo 1910, F. de F. Pliego, French assay marks.
Condition
Manual movement, currently running. Movement unsigned, but with serial number 2137. Set with 73 rose-cut diamonds of decorative quality. The pearls are a creamy silver color with good luster. There is a cabochon sapphire set at the crown that is not pictured in the catalogue. The case is tonneau shaped and convex, the dial with some water-marking and smudges, is signed Cartier. In good condition overall. Please see Important Notice Regarding Condition of Watches on page 204 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.