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HAMILTON | A VERY FINE GOLD HUNTING CASED MINUTE REPEATING CALENDAR WATCH WITH RETROGRADE DATE AND MOON PHASES FOR THE INDIAN MARKETCIRCA 1880
Estimate
8,500 - 13,000 GBP
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Description
- Gavin Hamilton
- A VERY FINE GOLD HUNTING CASED MINUTE REPEATING CALENDAR WATCH WITH RETROGRADE DATE AND MOON PHASES FOR THE INDIAN MARKETCIRCA 1880
- diameter 54mm
Movement: damascened nickel lever escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance, two polished hammers striking on coiled gongs, signed Hamilton & Co, Calcutta, Bombay and Delhi [rubbed]Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary dials for months and seconds, apertures for ages of the moon and days of the week, retrograde date beneath the moonphaseCase: gold full hunter, covers elaborately engraved with flowers and foliage, the bands chased and engraved with stylised flowers, the front centred with a blank cartouche, decoratively engraved sunken repeating slide to the band, case front, back and cuvette numbered 9150
Condition
Dial: Clean and free from visible damage. Case: In good order, with quite crisp engraving, some scratches commensurate with wear. Movement: Not currently running, balance is sticking, repeat works intermittently, central bridge has been polished back and chamfers to edge are worn, damascening still visible.
"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."
"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."