WILLIAM ADDIS, LONDON | A VERY FINE GOLD AND POLYCHROME ENAMEL PAINTED CONSULAR CASED VERGE WATCH WITH MATCHING CHATELAINECIRCA 1770, NO. 2207

• Movement: gilded full plate, verge escapement, decoratively pierced balance cock engraved with scrolling foliage, diamond end-stone, silver regulation plate, turned baluster pillars, gilt-metal dust cap, movement and dust cap signed and numbered Wm. Addis, London, 2207 • Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, aperture for date at 4 o'clock, filigree hands• Case: gold case, the back with polychrome enamel painted scene depicting Vertumnus and Pomona within a landscape, a pyramid in the distance, the bezels set with enamel painted vignettes of pastoral scenes, gold mounts with decorative engraving, case maker's mark DA with a pellet between incuse probably for Daniel Aveline• Chatelaine: gold and gilt-metal, four panels with polychrome enamel painted plaques depicting Achilles and the daughters of Lycomedes, each surrounded by gold mounted chased and engraved borders and with gilt-metal backs, the uppermost panel with pendant hook and four pendant chains terminating in a key with polychrome enamel painted mount, faceted crystal with gold cross to the centre, egg-form snuff box and the top of a vinaigrette 

Richard Edgcumbe, The Art of the Gold Chaser, fig. 38b

Movement: Running at time of cataloguing. Dial: With some light scratches. Cover: Enamel panels appear to be in good overall condition but the vignettes around the bezel have some repairs in soft enamel. Catch to cover slightly loose. The far right pendant chain terminates in what appears to be the top of a vinaigrette to which the base is missing.
"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."

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The enamel scenes on the plaques portray Achilles and the daughters of Lycomedes, possibly after an engraving by Louis Surugue, and the painting by Nicolas Vleughels.