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DIAMOND BRACELET-WATCH, BOUCHERON, 1950S
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 CHF
bidding is closed
Description
Of stylised scroll design, embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, on a bracelet of gold rope design, revealing a square watch dial with baton indicators, length approximately 180mm, signed Boucheron, French assay marks for gold and platinum, pouch and case stamped Boucheron.
Literature
Cf.: Gilles Néret, Boucheron, Le joaillier du temps, Lausanne, 1992, pg. 159 for an illustration of this bracelet-watch.
Condition
Please note that we do not guarantee watch movement, Omega manual winding movement in running condition at time of cataloguing, 17 jewels. 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. Signed BOUCHERON PARIS, French assay marks for 18 carat gold and platinum. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 4.50 - 5.00 carats, I-J colour, VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 65 grams. Case stamped BOUCHERON.
"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."
"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."