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Platinum, Pearl, Onyx and Diamond Wristwatch, Dreicer & Co.
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Dreicer & Co.
- platinum, pearl, onyx, diamond
The silvered dial with Roman numeral indicators and blued steel hands, set with single and old European-cut diamonds accented by calibré-cut onyx, with a cabochon onyx crown, completed by a bracelet composed of 52 pearls measuring approximately 4.8 to 1.7 mm, spaced by 24 seed pearls, mechanical manual wind movement, length 6 3/8 inches, the dial signed Dreicer & Co.; circa 1925. Together with seven additional loose pearls.
Condition
In good condition. The pearls are slightly off-round with a creamy white bodycolor, soft rose and green overtones and fair to good luster. Under magnification some pearls exhibit minor to moderate peeling and dimpling. The french-cut onyxes are in good condition overall, but a few exhibit minor chips under magnification. The onyx cabochon on the winder is chipped. The watch is currently running. Together with seven additional loose pearls. Accompanied by GIA report no. 5141707624 stating that the pearls are predominantly natural, saltwater. Please note the seed pearls have not been tested for natural origin. Please see the Important Notice Regarding Watches on page 211 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.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by GIA report no. 5141707624 stating that the pearls are predominantly natural, saltwater.
Please note the seed pearls have not been tested for natural origin.