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An Imperial Presentation silver and gold chatelaine and watch, Charles Oudin, Paris, circa 1890
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, gold, watch mechanism, glass
- height 16cm, 6 3/8 in.
cast and chased as two Imperial eagles, the watch suspending from a ribbon inscribed in Russian 'For Love and Fatherland', the watch face inscribed 'Ch Oudin/ Palais Royal 52', the movement numbered 25418, the chatelaine hook with illegible French maker's mark, Russian import mark, scratched number 5284 and inscribed 'le tout/ 1500'
Provenance
Christie's New York, 20 October 1999, lot 90
Condition
Excellent, crisp condition. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the watch 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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."
Catalogue Note
Oudin supplied several Royal Courts in Europe throughout the 19th century. Princess Dagmar of Denmark was given a pearl-set Oudin watch by her future mother-in-law Empress Maria Alexandrovna before her marriage to the future Emperor Alexander III.