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Lot 18
  • 18

Two gem set and diamond pendant watches, late 19th Century

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • seed pearl, enamel, gold, silver, diamond
One watch set with seed pearls and rose diamonds, later set with a brooch/ pendant surmount set with seed pearls, circular-cut and rose diamonds, necklace length approximately 650mm; the other watch applied with guilloché green enamel inset with circular-cut and rose diamonds, dial signed Golay-Leresche & Co, Genève; both with fitted cases.

Condition

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT GUARANTEE WATCH MOVEMENTS. Enamel watch signed Golay-Leresche & Co, Geneve. Movement not running at time of cataloguing - Enamel with some very slight losses. Diamonds bright and lively. Evidence of solder to reverse. Seed pearls cream to light grey in colour. Diamonds bright and lively. Face of watch loose, could benefit from attention by professional jeweller. Movement running at time of cataloguing. Pendant loop detachable from brooch. Signs of wear and tarnisht to reverse consistent with age. Each accompanied by fitted case stamped Garrard & Co.
"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."