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Platinum and Diamond Clip Lapel-Watch, Cartier, Circa 1920
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- platinum,diamond,clip lapel-watch
The rectangular dial with Roman numerals, within a frame of rose-cut and single-cut diamonds, manual movement, dial signed Cartier, case numbered 21173 and 12946, movement and caseback signed E.W & C. Co. Inc., numbered 21173 and 12946, French assay marks.
Provenance
Christie's New York, October 12, 2004, Previously from the Collection of Diana Vreeland, lot 466.
Condition
The case with light wear commensurate with age, the clip with significant scratching. Discoloration to the dial. Set with 62 small rose-cut and single-cut diamonds, approximately near colorless and decorative in quality. The manual movement currently running. Please see the Important Notice Regarding the Condition of Watches on page 158.
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.