Lot 532
  • 532

A gold and lacquer lapel watch, Charlton and Co, two combs and an agate and diamond cigarette case

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 CHF
bidding is closed

Description

  • Resin*****, agate*****, gold, lacquer, diamonds
The lapel watch of geometric design, with a collapsible grid revealing a square dial with Arabic numerals, signed Charlton & Co, numbered, partial French assay and maker's marks, one comb accented with circular-, single-cut, bullet-shaped and baguette diamonds, one tooth deficient, the other accented with cultured pearls and rose diamonds, and one agate cigarette case highlighted with rose diamonds.

Condition

Please note we do not guarantee watch movements. Manual winding movement in running condition at time of cataloguing. 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. Lapel watch signed Charlton & Co, numbered 1081, partial French maker's mark. Partial French assay mark. Inscribed SWISS and MD. Movement signed CYMA WATCH Co, numbered B100035, fifteen jewels. Signs of wear. Dial with dust residue. Inside case stamped VERGER France, French maker's mark. In overall good condition. Lacquer with nicks, chips and signs of wear. Signs of wear and scratches to the metal. Gross weight approximately 50 grams. Measurements approximately 41 x 40 x 15mm. One comb inscribed Van Cleef et Arpels. Diamonds bright and lively. Scratches to the tortoise shell consistent with use, one tooth deficient. Gross weight approximately 18 grams. Measurements approximately 105 x 25 x 7mm. The other comb with cultured pearls well matched in colour, of slightly cream body colour, with good skin and lustre, partly with rosé and green overtones. Diamonds bright and lively. Signs of wear to the tortoise shell. Gross weight approximately 22 grams. Measurements approximately 105 x 35 x 7mm. Cigarette case in overall good condition, with minor scratches. Diamonds bright and lively. One hinge slightly damaged. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 56 grams. Measurements approximately 87 x 50 x 13mm.
"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.
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."