Lot 271
  • 271

Lady's enamel and diamond wristwatch, Cartier, early 20th century

Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • enamel, sapphire, diamond, metal
The circular dial decorated with guilloché enamel, applied with Arabic numeral indicators, the bezel set with circular-cut diamonds and black enamel, the crown and lugs set with cabochon sapphires, to black ribbon strap, dial signed Cartier.

Condition

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense. We do not guarantee watch movements. Manual movement running at time of cataloguing. Partial French assay mark for 18 carat gold. Dial signed Cartier. Indistinctly numbered to reverse. Black enamel in good order, some loss to white enamel at sides. Some slight discoloration to dial. Sapphires medium blue, good saturation. Diamonds bright and lively. In good condition.
"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.
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