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Diamond and enamel bracelet-watch, Bulgari
Estimate
28,000 - 46,000 CHF
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Description
- Bulgari
Designed as a snake applied with black and white enamel, the eyes set with pear-shaped diamonds, the mouth opening to reveal a circular dial signed Jaeger LeCoultre, signed Bulgari, Italian assay and maker's marks.
Literature
Cf: Amanda Triossi, Bulgari: 125 Years of Italian Magnificence, Grand Palais, Milan, 2010, pages 362 and 363 for bracelet-watches of similar design.
Condition
Bracelet signed BVLGARI, dial signed Jaeger-LeCoultre and BULGARI, watch case numbered 108127, case with maker' mark. Bracelet stamped with 750 for 18 carat gold, watch case stamped with French assay mark for 18 carat gold. Mechanical movement not in running condition at time of cataloguing, please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee future working condition of watches. Enamel in good condition. Diamonds bright and lively. Watch revealed in pulling the top half of the head upwards. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 216 grams.
"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."