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A Silver Imperial Presentation Hunter Case Pocket Watch, circa 1900
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- the cuvette inscribed Tissot for the Swiss maker in Latin characters and in Russian with the name of the retailer L.M. Lilpol/Supplier to the Court of His Highness, also number 62614 and Swiss silver standard marks, contained in fitted red leather case stamped with Imperial double-headed eagle on the cover
- Silver, enamel, leather, silk, velvet, brass
- Height 3 in.
- 7.6 cm
the cover engraved and enameled with the Cyrillic motto "For Excellence at Arms," above the Imperial double-headed eagle with crossed cannons, the reverse engraved and enameled with the Cyrillic initials VVO, for the Warsaw Military District (Varshavskii Voennyi Okrug), opening to reveal white enamel dial with Roman numeralsthe enameled face with bust-length portrait of Emperor Nicholas II
Condition
some small wear consistent with age and use; otherwise 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.
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.
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.