Unsigned

• gilt lever movement, bi-metallic compensation balance, highly jeweled some carried in gold screwed chatons, two hammers repeating on gongs, slide repeat, gold cuvette engraved with the inscription Presented to His Highness Rana Saheb Bhavsingji to Ranjitsinghji • white enamel dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds • the case with finely painted polychrome enamel portrait of a Maharajah wearing the Order of the Star of India, bordered by polychrome enamel foliate scrolls in tones, of green, blue and red, the reverse applied with armorials and the words Maharana Shri Bhav Sing Ji, further engraved Porbander below 

Very fine enamel quality wonderful representation of a Maharajah from this period Movement in running however, handsetting is hung up and will not advance, will require a complete overhaul, Repeating out of phase and very sluggish, and like movement will require cleaning, Portrait in good condition with only minor abrasions to the surface, mostly imperceptible losses to the foliate border enamel, armorials with slight enamel loss to the banner the case back in good order, with some scoffing to the gold surface and armorials the dial in good order
"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 portrait on the present lot is of the royal H.H. Rana Saheb of Porbander and the inscription on the cuvette is dedicated to him. 

The insignia and flag on the reverse is representative of the Royal House of Porbander and addionally the name of the ruler, Maharana Shri Bhav Sing Ji, is also inscribed within the royal seal.  From this we might presume that this lot was a gift from the Maharana Shri Bhav Sing Ji of Porbander to H.H. Rana Saheb of Porbander.