Lot 163
  • 163

SWISS | A GOLD AND ENAMEL HEART FORM WATCH

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Swiss
  • A GOLD AND ENAMEL HEART FORM WATCH 
Caliber: heart form cylinder movementCase: yellow gold engraved with scrolls, the lids set with seed pearls with blue enamel with restorationDimensions: 26 mm widthSigned: case with maker's markAccessories: winding key  

Condition

CASE Case in overall good condition. Gold retains crisp engraving and chasing. Some light repair to the back cover's hinge. Enamel to both covers with scratches, the front cover with a chip at the top left, the back cover with chips around the central design, chip at the bottom left. Buttons are stiff. DIAL Dial in fair condition with light scratches overall. MOVEMENT Balance oscillates and movement functions. Movement would benefit from a complete cleaning. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement or the power reserve.
"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."