B. HAAS JEUNE & CIE. | AN IMPRESSIVE GOLD CASE-WOUND HUNTING CASED CYLINDER WATCH WITH FINELY ENGRAVED SCENES OF THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT, PLACE DE LA CONCORDE & A BAROQUE BUILDINGCIRCA 1850

• Movement: gilded jewelled movement, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm balance, signed B.Haas Jeune Bréveté à Besancon • Dial: white enamel dial, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, gold fancy hands, subsidiary seconds, signed B.Haas Jne, Bréveté S.G.D.G., Besançon • Case: gold ornate hunting case, the front cover with patented Haas case winding mechanism, fine engravings depicting a baroque building to the front, the British Houses of Parliament to the back and Place de La Concorde in Paris to the inside back, the inside front with monogram within an engine-turned border, bezels and band chased and engraved with geometric scrolling decoration, hand setting through the push button in the bow, cuvette engraved remontoir perpétuel bté and signed B. Haas Jne. Fsseur Bté de S.M. L'Empereur, Genève, Besançon, Paris 

Dial: With very small scratch to dial edge between 2 and 3 o'clock. Case: scuffs throughout but overall in very good condition Movement: Running at time of cataloguing, hands setting smoothly
"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."