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J. CHAPPUIS, GENÈVE | A SILVER HALF-HUNTING CASED KEYLESS LEVER WATCH WITH 8-DAY DURATION AND POLYCHROME ENAMEL PAINTED DIAL DEPICTING A MAP OF THE IBERIAN PENINSULACIRCA 1870
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 CHF
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Description
- A SILVER HALF-HUNTING CASED KEYLESS LEVER WATCH WITH 8-DAY DURATION AND POLYCHROME ENAMEL PAINTED DIAL DEPICTING A MAP OF THE IBERIAN PENINSULACIRCA 1870
- diameter 54mm
• Movement: frosted gilded, two mainspring barrels, lever escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance, signed J. Chappuis, Genève• Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, polychrome enamel painted centre depicting a map of the Iberian peninsula, blued steel hands• Case: silver, the front with large glazed aperture surrounded by outer black enamel Arabic numerals and inner red enamel 24-hour ring, plain case back, gold hinges and crown, glazed hinged cuvette, case maker's mark LF, numbered 2715
Provenance
Antiquorum Geneva, 18 & 19 April 1998, lot 208
Condition
Movement: not running at time of cataloguing, however, if the hands are advanced manually, the movement will then run for a short period. Dial: hairline crack running inwards from the edge by 3 o'clock with a small star crack at the edge from the same hairline, couple of small scratches. Minute hand with a crack to its centre. Case: tarnished and with small marks and scratches throughout, covers close securely.
"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."