JEAN ROUSSEAU | ROCK CRYSTAL AND GILT METAL CRUCIFIX FORM WATCHCIRCA 1630

Dial: silver, engraved Roman chapter and engraved town scene to the centre, gilt cruciform dial plate engraved with masks and putti, the bottom part with pious praying figure at the foot of the cross, blued steel handMovement: partially foliate engraved gilt-brass cruciform plate, decorative hybrid pillars, chain fusée, verge escapement, three-arm steel balance, pierced and engraved cock secured by a screw, offset worm-and-wheel set-up with blued steel bracketsCase: gilt brass-mounted rock crystal hinged at the top, plain pendant and ring, small lower finial Dimensions: 34mm width x 52mm length x 20.5mm height, dial 26mm diameter Signed: movement Accessories: none

DIAL: in good condition, hands in good condition CASE: in overall good condition MOVEMENT: running at the time of cataloguing Please note that the movement has not been tested for 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."

This watch is preserved in wonderful condition for a piece of its age. Very few examples such as this have appeared at auction to date. For a note on Jean Rousseau, please refer to lot 28.