- 39
TAVERNIER À PARIS | A GOLD AND POLYCHROME ENAMEL PAINTED SINGLE CASED VERGE WATCH QUARTER REPEATING À TOCCIRCA 1760, NO.348
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 CHF
bidding is closed
Description
- Tavernier
- A GOLD AND POLYCHROME ENAMEL PAINTED SINGLE CASED VERGE WATCH QUARTER REPEATING À TOCCIRCA 1760, NO.348
- diameter 46mm
• Movement: gilded full plate, verge escapement, plain flat steel three-arm balance, decoratively pierced balance bridge engraved with scrolling foliage, silver regulation plate, two polished hammers quarter repeating à toc, turned pillars, fusee and chain, signed Tavernier à Paris• Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, gilt filigree hands, aperture for winding• Case: gold, the back with restored polychrome enamel painting of a still life with daffodils, roses, grapes, peaches and a parrot, bezels of chased and engraved scrollwork interlaced with translucent green enamel, the front bezel with polychrome enamel painted flowers, paste-set thumb-piece and pendant, lacking pulse piece to bezel
Condition
Movement: running at time of cataloguing, repeating work not currently working, when the pendnat is plunged the strike train is engraged but the hammers are not engaging. Pulse piece is also lacking to the bezel. Dial: dial with hairline cracks to the top fo the dial between 55 and 5. Case: enamel to case back restored in soft enamel to the upper half, bezels also with soft enamel repairs and some losses to green enamel. Case: Case back with repairs
"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."
"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."