JAMES VICK | GOLD PAIR CASED REPOUSSE VERGE WATCH WITH SHAGREEN OUTER CASENO. 1215MADE 1729

Dial: gold champlevé, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute chapter, blued steel beetle and poker hands, the centre with banners signed Vick, LondonMovement: gilded full plate, verge escapement, plain flat balance, decoratively pierced and engraved winged balance cock, square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, signed and numbered James Vick, London, No. 1215Case: gold cases, the inner with shuttered winding aperture, case maker's mark for SG, with London hallmarks for 1729, the outer case chased with a repousse scene depicting a seated lady taken by surprise and her dog, with an approaching musician, outer gilt shagreen covered case with studded bezel and center Dimensions: 54mm diameter Accessories: associated short metal chain and later winding key 

DIAL: the dial is clean and in good order. CASE: the outer shagreen case is in good order with some rubbing to the shagreen but all the pins intact. The inner repousse case is in very good order with some slight rubbing to the case, more noticeably on the faces of the figures, and one pin hole visible when the watch is held up the light. The opening aperture at the back is a nice feature. MOVEMENT: The movement does not appear to run but the balance is free. The watch movement may need some attention. 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."