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DES FRUY, GENÈVE | A GOLD AND ENAMEL HUNTING CASED LEVER WATCH THE COVERS WITH POLYCHROME ENAMEL PAINTED PORTRAIT MINIATURES CIRCA 1860, NO.28093
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 CHF
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Description
- A GOLD AND ENAMEL HUNTING CASED LEVER WATCH THE COVERS WITH POLYCHROME ENAMEL PAINTED PORTRAIT MINIATURES CIRCA 1860, NO.28093
- diameter 46mm
• Movement: gilt bar movement, lever escapement, 13 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, gold cuvette signed Des Fruy, Genève and numbered 28093• Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, recessed subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands• Case: 18ct gold, the front cover with polychrome enamel painted miniature of an officer, the cartouche framed by a decorative border of opaque white, light blue enamel and green translucent enamel, back with polychrome enamel painted miniature of a lady within similar framed border, back with case maker's mark LFC incuse, case back and cuvette numbered 28093, case front numbered 93
Condition
Movement: running at time of cataloguing but would probably benefit from a service. Some tarnishing to the plates. Dial: appears to be in good overall condition, some very minor chipping to the very edge of the dial below 7 o'clock. Case: portrait of the gentleman with small area of enamel repair to upper left edge. Portrait of the lady with chipping to the very edge of the scene at left centre, right centre edge and top right edge. Some small losses, cracks and repairs to enamel borders. Some rippling to inner edge of gold covers.
"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."