Ellicott, London

• gilt full plate cylinder movement, pierced and engraved balance cock, fusée and chain, diamond endstone in screwed chaton, silver regulator disc, repeating mechanism with two hammers striking on a bell, dust protecting cap, signed Ellicott London • white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, outer minute graduation • pierced and engraved inner gold case, scrolls to the band, back decorated with foliage pattern, the outer case with an enamel en grisaille depicting Leda and the Swan, framed by a serpent in green translucent enamel, bezels with dark blue enamel intertwined by white enamel pattern, framed piercing to the band • enamel scene painted after François Boucher, attributed to a follower of George Michael Moser, inner case with Peter Mounier's master mark, hallmark London 1800

Movement running while cataloguing, striking mechanism is not functioning, service will be required in the near future for it to be fully operational. Enamel dial with a lovely patina due to aging. Outer case slightly scuffed to the surface, the serpent with over glazed green translucent enamel. Overall, this is a rare and interesting piece from the period in a well preserved condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. 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. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.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."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

The case of the present lot was most probably decorated by a follower of George Michael Moser. Quality, style and composition of painting, after Francois Boucher, surrounded by a serpent as a decorative device, which is typical of Moser's early work, where the vast majority of his cases follow the same decorative pattern.