Lot 65
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JACOB KOCK, STOCKHOLM | A GOLD OVERSIZED SINGLE CASED WATCH WITH BLACK ENAMEL DIALCIRCA 1767, NO. 103

Estimate
6,000 - 7,500 GBP
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Description

  • A GOLD OVERSIZED SINGLE CASED WATCH WITH BLACK ENAMEL DIALCIRCA 1767, NO. 103
  • diameter 75mm
• Movement: gilded full plate, large pierced balance bridge decoratively engraved with scrolling foliage, flat three-arm balance, fusee and chain, square baluster pillars • signed and numbered Jacob Kock, Stockholm, 103 • Dial: black enamel, white Arabic hour numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, decorative paste set skeletonised hands • Case: gold plain outer case with engraved bezels and band, with gold and case maker's mark [indistinct and rubbed], gilt-metal bow

Provenance

Time Museum, Rockford, Illinois,  Inv.no. 3636 Sotheby's, Masterpieces from the Time Museum, Part Two, New York, June 19th, 2002, lot 76

Condition

Dial:clean and free from cracks or chips. Case: The case is in good order overall; there are very minor dents to the case back. There us a small tear or repair at the opening button in the band visible when the watch is open. Movement:The watch runs when wound and at the 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."

Catalogue Note

Jacob Kock (1737-1805) from Stockholm was clockmaker to King Gustav III of Sweden. See Loomes, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World (2006, p.453)