Williamson

• 鍍金全機板擺輪心軸機芯配立體穿孔和銀雕刻裝飾，印有品牌標誌Williamson，上釉擺輪橋板，精鋼三臂擺輪，紅寶石止推寶石軸承 • 白色琺瑯錶盤，羅馬數字，外阿拉伯數字，鑲鑽石銀色錶殼配紅色和透明人造寶石的螺旋設計

*拍品資料以英文圖錄為準，中文翻譯僅供參考。

紐約蘇富比，1980年2月6及7日，拍品編號125

running but would benefit from cleaning, dial with one hairline from 1 o'clock to 10 o'clock ,hands likely replaced
"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.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

另一枚Williamson製造的同款裱，請參考日內瓦蘇富比2011年5月，拍品編號120，應原為對錶。

類似Williamson製造之例，請參考Catherine Cardinale 著，《Les Montres du Musée du Louvre, Tome I, La Collection Olivier》，備說明及圖片（Inv. 0A 8364），圖錄編號168，151頁。羅浮宮收藏的手錶與此品不同之處是此品的錶殼是由紅色及白色寶石而羅浮宮的則是黃色及白色寶石。

Timothy Williamson是1769年至1790年間活躍倫敦的鐘錶師。他善長為中國市場製作活動人偶及裝飾性的手錶及時鐘，並曾為乾隆製作數件作品。

他為中國市場製造的作品，請參考Catherine Pagani著，《Eastern Magnificence & European Ingenuity, Clocks of Late Imperial China》，202-203頁。