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LADY'S PEARL AND DIAMOND WATCH/SAUTOIR, GALT & BRO., CIRCA 1915
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- seed pearl and diamond white metal, probably platinum
Designed as a fine chain of seed pearls with connections pierced and millegrain-set with circular- and single-cut diamonds, suspending a watch, the case of geometric design centring on an urn with flowers similarly set, the silvered dial applied with stylised Arabic numerals, length approximately 520mm, dial signed Galt & Bro. movement signed Waltham, Patririan.
Condition
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT GUARANTEE WATCH MOVEMENTS
Verbal on pearls test as natural saltwater. Diamonds weighing approximately 1.65 carats
Manual winding movement running at time of cataloguing. Case numbered to inside 2554. Movement signed Waltham, Patririan and numbered 20074516. This movement/watch was retailed by Galt & Bro. Push button to side needs to be depressed, and winding crown extended to set the hands. Would benefit from a professional service.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."
Catalogue Note
Galt and Bros Jewelers was a prestigious jewelry shop in Washington DC, and at the time of it's closing in 2001, was said to be the oldest privately owned jewelers in the US, it was in business from 1892 - 2000.