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C. and W. Scott & Co. London

A yellow gold, enamel and diamond-set minute repeating hunting case keyless lever watch, Made for the Indian market, Circa 1890

Estimate

300,000 - 600,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

C. and W. Scott & Co. London

A yellow gold, enamel and diamond-set minute repeating hunting case keyless lever watch, Made for the Indian market, Circa 1890

Dial: gold dial engraved with a floral decoration

Calibre: gilt three-quarter plate, bi-metalic compensation balance, helical balance spring, mechanical, engraved balance bridge with diamond end stone, screwed gold chatons, jewelled

Movement number: 10’960

Case: 18k yellow gold, fully engraved with floral decoration, hinged front and back covers with turquoise champlevé enamel, set with diamond in florettes pattern, engraved cuvette, pendant and bow

Size: 50 mm diameter

Signed: case, movement and cuvette

Accessories: none

This watch combines the highest quality minute-repeating movement with a superbly decorated enamel case set with approximately 326 rose-cut diamonds. The gilt movement features an engraved balance bridge and a diamond endstone. It is also fitted with a helical balance spring, which expands and contracts evenly along its central axis, allowing the balance wheel to oscillate with greater concentricity and thereby improving precision.

The heavy case is finely engraved and decorated with turquoise champlevé enamel, a colour rarely encountered on watches of this type. The yellow gold dial is similarly finely engraved and adorned with matching turquoise champlevé enamel numerals. The inside of the case back and the cuvette are engraved with the casemaker’s initials “RB” for Richard Macaire Ball. The present watch is a very rare and fine example of a timepiece made to special order for the Indian market.

C. & W. Scott & Co. was a London watchmaking company founded around 1870 by the brothers Charles and William Scott. The firm was among the notable British watchmakers supplying minute-repeating and calendar watches to the Indian market.

C. and W. Scott & Co.倫敦

黃金及琺瑯鑲鑽石三問獵殼懷錶，為印度市場而製，約1890年製

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense.

Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band.

Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.

"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."