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JULIEN LE ROY, PARIS | AN UNUSUAL GOLD, ROCK CRYSTAL AND ENAMEL VERGE WATCH WITH SHORT VARI-COLOUR, ROCK CRYSTAL AND ENAMEL CHATELAINE CIRCA 1750
Estimate
2,600 - 4,200 GBP
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Description
- Julien Le Roy
- AN UNUSUAL GOLD, ROCK CRYSTAL AND ENAMEL VERGE WATCH WITH SHORT VARI-COLOUR, ROCK CRYSTAL AND ENAMEL CHATELAINE CIRCA 1750
- diameter 41mm, length including chatelaine 100mm
• Movement: gilded full-plate, verge escapement, the balance bridge decoratively pierced and engraved with geometrically arranged stylised flower heads, silver regulation plate, fusee and chain, square baluster pillars, signed Jul. le Roy, Paris• Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, aperture for winding at 3 o'clock, filigree hands• Case: rock crystal case back centred with a green enamel and diamond-set floral spray, rock crystal bezel, stirrup-form pendant and bow, the mounts for the rock crystal chased and engraved with scrolling foliage
Provenance
Time Museum, Rockford, Illinois
Sotheby's New York, Fine Watches from the Atwood Collection, 11 December, 1986, lot 73
Sotheby's New York, Fine Watches from the Atwood Collection, 11 December, 1986, lot 73
Condition
Dial: In good overall condition with some very minor chipping at the very edge. Case: Some small scratches to the rock crystal. The short chatelaine with some discolouration to the metal. The front of the case has been replaced with glass. Two of the large diamonds are possibly replacements as they are not rose cut as would be expected for this period. Movement: Running at time of cataloguing and appears to be in good clean condition.
"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."