JONATHAN PULLER | A SILVER PAIR CASED VERGE WATCH WITH ALARMNO 111 CIRCA 1700

Movement: gilt full plate verge, decoratively pierced and engraved winged and masked balance cock, fusee and chain, tulip and baluster pillars, alarm sounding on a bellCase: inner silver case, pierced and engraved band, the back with floral motif and apertures for winding, engraved pastoral scene to the base of the pendant, outer silver case, pierced and engraved band, the back engraved with a calendar for 1699-1722 Dial: silver champlevé dial, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute track, central Arabic alarm disc, blued steel handsDiameter: inner 47.5mm, outer 56mmSigned: movement signed and numbered, cases with makers' mark WS for William Sherwood

DIAL: The dial in good condition. Some loss of the blacking to the numerals. CASES: in good overall condition, with signs of wear and scratches to be expected, but piercing retains good crisp detail. Engraving to the base of the pendant and the centre of the case back have lost some detail through light polishing. Pendant and bow replaced. The outer with good detail to the piercing also. The calendar to the back has been polished slightly resulting in some loss of detail. MOVEMENT: running at the time of cataloguing and alarm functioning. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."