Lot 182
  • 182

LADY'S DIAMOND BRACELET/WRISTWATCH, 1940S

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

The woven bracelet centering a stepped barrel motif set with brilliant- and single-cut diamonds, opening to reveal a square cream dial with baton hands and hour dot indicators, mechanical movement, length approximately 160mm, dial signed Eska, French assay marks and partial maker's mark.

Condition

Please note we do not guarantee watch movements. 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. Mechanical movement working at the time of cataloguing. Movement signed Eska watch Co, dial signed Eska, Swiss. Inside of case stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold and partial maker's mark. Bracelet with French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 1.00-2.00 carats. Some minor discolouration to edges of dial. Gross weight approximately 90.5 grams. Overall condition good.
"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."