UNSIGNED | A GOLD PAIR CASED REPOUSSE WATCH WITH CHATELAINE, FOB SEAL AND KEY AND ASSOCIATED INNER CASE AND MOVEMENTCIRCA 1765, NO.9778

• Movement: gilded full plate, verge escapement, decoratively pierced balance bridge with symmetrically arranged foliate motifs, diamond endstone, cylindrical pillars, flat balance, fusee and chain, bearing the signature Wm. Matthews, London• Dial: later white enamel, Roman numerals, blued steel beetle and poker hands, outer minute ring• Cases: associated later plain gold inner with aperture for winding to back, stirrup pendant and bow, lacking front bezel and glass, case maker's mark TC possibly Thomas Carpenter and numbered 9778 • gold repoussé outer case with scene depicting Orpheus and Eurydice, the border and bezels chased and engraved with shell, scrollwork and flowers, the bezel similarly decorated • yellow gold and gilt-metal chatelaine with panels depicting classical figures all connected by pendant chains, the upper gilt-metal panel with short pendant chains terminating in a blank bloodstone fob seal and key

Dial: ok. Case: Inner case with depression to the band, missing front bezel and glass which has been removed to enable the inner case to fit into the outer repousse - the inner case fits snugly and well into the outer. Repousse scene with some rubbing to the most exposed areas but overall the scene and decorative scheme remains clear. Thumb-piece is indented. The chatelaine with scuffs, scratches and some rubbing to the scenes. The uppermost panel with pendant hook is gilt metal, lower panels in yellow metal, pendant chains and seals appear to be a combination of yellow metal and gilt-metal. Movement: Running at time of cataloguing.
"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."