Lot 35
  • 35

SWISS | A GOLD AUTOMATON VERGE WATCH WITH DATE AND POLYCHROME ENAMEL PAINTED DIALCIRCA 1800

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 CHF
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Description

  • Swiss
  • A GOLD AUTOMATON VERGE WATCH WITH DATE AND POLYCHROME ENAMEL PAINTED DIALCIRCA 1800
  • diameter 59.5mm
• Movement: unsigned gilded full plate, verge escapement, decoratively pierced balance bridge engraved with foliage, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain• Dial: white enamel, subsidiary time dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, inner date ring, aperture for winding between 2 and 3 o'clock, three polychrome enamel painted vignettes depicting a shepherdess, a classical landscape and two children playing with a dog combined with an aperture revealing an automata of a farmer driving his mule• Case: plain gold with polished finish, chamfered bezels, the inside back numbered 3769 and with maker's mark CL

Condition

Movement: not running at time of cataloguing and fully wound so it has not been posisble to assess working order of movement or automata. A few minor scuffs to backplate. Dial: with a couple of small hairlines, very small repaired chip to upper left edge, otherwise appears to be in good overall condition. Case: back with several light indentations, band with some light indentations.
"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."