Paul Flato and A. Frankfeld

• the first: book form, heart shaped cylinder movement, rectangular gold cuvette signed A. Frankfeld, polychrome enamel with a figure of the Madonna rung by putti, reverse white enamel dial, framed by enamel floral spray, interior with printed Prayer • the second: 14k, designed as an envelope, addressed and stamped, opening to reveal a square watch, pink dial signed Flato, the reverse with an engraved love note

The envelope-form watch is running at the time of cataloguing, however it may require service soon. There are scuffs throughout and a slight chip to the very edge of the crystal between 3 and 4 o'clock. The red enamel 'seal' on the envelope is lacking some enamel and some of the black enamel in the engraving on the address is lacking, however it is still fully legible as it is engraved as well. The note reads 'With all my love forever, to Janet from your Fritz' The book form watch will require a very small female key to wind. The enamel is in overall good order.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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."

The envelope is addressed to a Mrs. Frederic Ayres, Jr. of Indianapolis. The Ayres family owned and ran the grand L.S. Ayres department store, the first of its kind in Indianapolis.

Paul Flato launched his career in 1920s New York where he gained fame creating ingenious designs for well-heeled clients such the Rockefellers, the Vanderbilts, and Doris Duke. He prided himself on producing 'conversation pieces' which, as touted in a self-penned advertisement for his 57th Street store, were 'sometimes wicked, always sophisticated [and] invariably smart.'