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Platinum, Enamel, Diamond and Pearl Lapel Watch, Retailed by Tiffany
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- platinum, enamel, diamond, pearl
The circular dial with Arabic numeral indicators, applied with guilloché translucent blue enamel, within a square-shaped frame decorated with and suspended by ribbon bow motifs, the corners accented by 12 seed pearls, set with old European and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.10 carats, completed by a cabochon sapphire crown, Swiss movement, movement unsigned, dial signed Tiffany; circa 1910.
Condition
In good condition. The blue guilloché enamel is slightly deeper and more iridescent than it appears in the printed catalogue. There are some enamel losses at the back edge of the watch case probably from where a knife was used to open the back. The dial with some light staining due to age and the crystal with some minor scratching. The seed pearls are silvery white with fair luster. Please note that they have not been tested for natural origin. The diamonds are approximately I-K color, SI clarity. Fitted with a Swiss movement, currently running. Please see the Important Notice Regarding watches on page 349 of the printed 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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.