A. LANGE & SÖHNE, DEUTSCHE UHRENFABRIKATION, GLASHÜTTE | A GOLD HUNTING CASED KEYLESS LEVER PRESENTATION WATCH WITH POLYCHROME ENAMEL PAINTED ARMORIALS FOR THE COUNTS OF STRACHWITZCIRCA 1906, NO. 54853

• Movement: cal. 41 gilded ¾ plate, gold lever, bi-metallic compensation balance, precision swan-neck regulation, signed and numbered Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation, Glashütte, no.54853• Dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunken centre and subsidiary seconds, signed Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation, Glashütte i/s  A. Lange & Söhne• Case: "Lucia" 14ct pink gold, polished covers, the front with polychrome enamel painted armorials for the Counts of Strachwitz, plain gold cuvette, lever for handset beneath bezel at 4 o'clock, back cover and cuvette signed A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte, covers and cuvette numbered 54853

Movement: running at time of cataloguing, surfaces appear to be in good clean condition. Winding and hand-setting operational. Dial: very small chip to very edge of dial between 11 and 12 o'clock, this is concealed by the bezel and there appear to be two very faint and small hairlines running just out from the chip. Scratch to edge of dial beneath 6-7 o'clock again concealed by the bezel. Case: with light scuffs and scratches, some small indentations to the band, parts of the seam showing to front cover where the polychrome enamel painted panel has been inset.
"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."

Accompanied by a certificate of origin from the Deutsches Uhrenmuseum, Glashütte confirming the date of sale on 7th July 1906 to Hermann Schltze Nachf., Breslau for 244.-M.