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A Swiss gold, enamel and diamond pendant watch, B. Altenburger, retailed by Fabergé, circa 1895
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- gold, enamel, diamonds
- height 1 7/8 in., 4.8 cm
the watch and brooch enameled with pansies en plein, the watch engraved B. Altenburger in Cyrillic, with Swiss marks and numbered 5517, the pendant marked Fabergé in Cyrillic and 56 standard import mark
Provenance
Sotheby's Geneva, 13 November 1986, lot 463, illustrated.
Condition
some small cracks to the watch face, the movement replaced with a contemporary Swiss movement
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.