Lot 133
  • 133

UNSIGNED | A LADY'S ART NOUVEAU GOLD AND ENAMEL PENDANT WATCH WITH MATCHING CHATELAINE CIRCA 1905

Estimate
4,200 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Unsigned
  • A LADY'S ART NOUVEAU GOLD AND ENAMEL PENDANT WATCH WITH MATCHING CHATELAINE CIRCA 1905
  • diameter 25mm, overall length 175mm
• Movement: unsigned gilt bar cylinder, plain flat balance• Dial: cream enamel dial, Arabic numerals, gilt pearled outer minute ring, filigree hands set with pastes• Case: gold case, the back with raised chased and engraved iris flowers heightened with pearlescent and semi-matt enamels of purple, green and turquoise, one iris leaf set with diamonds, band and bezel similarly decorated, case maker's mark SG with a key between and a star below in diamond-shaped cartouche, plain polished gold cuvette, case and cuvette numbered 75545 • matching gold chatelaine with three part hinged panel centrally set with enamel decorated flower heads, framed by scrolling leaves heightened with green enamel, uppermost lapel panel similarly decorated

Condition

Dial: With some slight chipping around the central aperture. Case: With some small losses to the enamel decoration but the back in particular remains in very attractive condition. The matching chatelaine in good overall condition with some minor enamel loss. Movement: Not running at time of cataloguing, some light scuffs and scratches to the bridges.
"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."

Catalogue Note

The Art Nouveau style flourished between about 1890 and 1910 throughout Europe and the United States. Characterised by its use of organic line and motifs,  the idiom lent itself well to almost every subject matter from furniture to the tiniest decorative watch.