DENT, LONDON | A YELLOW GOLD HUNTING CASED MINUTE REPEATING KEYLESS LEVER WATCH1883, NO. 40660

Movement: gilded ¾ plate, lever escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance, ruby endstone, two polished steel hammers repeating on two gongs, signed and numbered Dent, 61 Strand & 34, Royal Exchange, 40660Dial: white enamel with Roman numerals and outer minute divisions, blued steel spade hands, signed and numbered Dent, 61 Strand & 34 Royal Exchange, London, Watchmaker to the Queen, 40660Case: 18ct gold full hunter, polished covers, front case with enamel heraldic Bohun Swan, the reverse with blue enamel monogram, hallmarked London 1883, covers and cuvette with case maker’s mark GAP for George Augustus Potter and signed and numbered DENT 40660

Dial: The dial is clean with no visible damage. Case: The case is in very good order with some small areas of restoration to the monogram. Movement: The watch ticks and repeats when wound and when the slide is activated but the watch has not been tested for timekeeping.
"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."

The firm of E. Dent & Co was founded by Edward John Dent (1790-1853). Edward was employed by the Vulliamys and the Barrauds before going into partnership with John Roger Arnold in 1830. In 1840 Edward set up his own company and, a year before his death, he won the contract for creating the ‘Big Ben’ clock. He was succeeded by his step-sons Frederick and Richard who assumed his name. In both the 19th and 20th centuries, the firm supplied marine chronometers and watches to the Royal Navy and also received Royal Warrants.