ITALIAN/SWISS | A GROUP OF FIVE WATCH KEYS WITH MICROMOSAIC PANELS 1800-1850

• First: swivel mounted with micromosaic of St. Peter's square in Rome to one side, the Forum to the other, with chased and engraved gold mount, the substantial outer frame with chased and engraved gold nymphs supporting a gold ring pendant • Second: with micromosaic of a duck to one side, a classical ruin to the other, surrounded by a red hardstone frame and with plain gold mount • Third: with micromosaic dove to one side, a dog to the other, surrounded by a red hardstone frame and with gilt-metal mount • Fourth: of triangular form, the front with micromosaic of a duck to one side, a butterfly to the other, surrounded by a red hardstone frame and with decoratively engraved gilt-metal mount • Fifth: light blue hardstone of dice form, the four primary faces with micromosaic panels depicting baskets of apples, fruits and flowers        

First: In good overall condition with well defined, detailed decoration to the gold surround and with small marks and scratches. Second: cracks and chips to the red hardstone surround. Key 3: two or three very minor and small chips to red hardstone. Key 4 with small chips and abrasions to the red hardstone, wear to gilding of surround. Key 5 also with some small chips and abrasions to the light blue hardstone.
"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."