CABRIER | A YELLOW GOLD PAIR CASED VERGE WATCH WITH REPOUSSE SCENENO. 5501 CIRCA 1748

• gilt full plate movement, verge escapement, decoratively pierced and engraved masked balance cock, flat balance, square baluster pillars • gilt champlevé dial, Roman numerals and half hour markers, outer Arabic minute track, blued steel beetle and poker hands • plain gold inner case, aperture to the case back for winding, outer case with repoussé scene depicting Vertumnus and Pomona within an asymmetrical cartouche • with an outermost fish skin covered gilt metal protective case decorated with piqué work •  movement signed C. Cabrier, London, 5501, London hallmarks for 1748 and maker's mark W.R

Movement running at the time of cataloguing. The dial and hands in good condition, some minor scuffs to the centre and within the hour track. The Inner case with scuffs through out, wearing and denting to the band. Repoussé scene to the outer case, fairly well defined. Evidence of some rubbing to the most prominent features. The inside with scratched areas which has thinned the gold to such an extent that small holes have formed. The outermost protective case in good condition with no noticeable loss to the piqué work.
"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."