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18 Karat Gold Openface Pendant-Watch, T.B. Starr, Late 19th Century
Estimate
7,500 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- 18 karat gold,pendant-watch
The case and pendant-brooch decorated with a repoussé motif of sea creatures and mermaids, the circular dial with blue Arabic numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial and filigree hands, manual movement, watch case and pendant-brooch signed T.B. Starr, dial signed Theodore B. Starr.
Condition
Case numbered 49918, stamped 18K, dust cover numbered 49918/218, jewelled movement (mechanical, currently running) signed Theodore B. Starr, New-York, numbered 14716. Inner caseback, dial and brooch signed. Porcelain dial in mint condition. Piece in overall 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. 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.
Catalogue Note
Illustrated in Penny Proddow and Debra Healy, American Jewelry: Glamour and Tradition, p. 18, pl. 4.