Movado. A silver gilt manual wind purse watch with maki-e decoration Ermeto, London Import mark...
Movado. A silver gilt manual wind purse watch with maki-e decoration
Model: Ermeto
Date: London Import mark for 1929
Movement: Jewelled manual wind
Dial: Silvered, applied gilt Arabic numeral hour markers, outer minute divisions, gilt cathedral hands
Case: Purse form with Japanese maki-e decoration depicting a temple in the mountains, inside back engraved J.D.S. Dec 10th 1932, No.1214964
Signed: Dial
Size: 42mm x 31mm
Condition Report: Movement: Runs when wound
Dial: Patchy with light marks and spotting throughout, discolouration around several numerals, more visible mark above 7, minor signs of oxidisation to outer edge in places
Hands: Light tarnishing and surface scratches throughout
Glass: Overall good
Case: Surface scratches throughout, losses to lacquer and gilt plating in several places, tarnished in places
We do not test any watches for their accuracy and as such timekeeping cannot be guaranteed.
We advise that if you are bidding on a watch, that you or your agents are completely satisfied with the condition of the lot. We recommend that all watches are serviced and polished after the sale as they are handled throughout the viewing period. Please note that although Bonhams endeavour to include reference to any replacement parts within our Condition Reports we cannot confirm that each individual element of the watch is original or that, if replaced, the replacement has been made using original manufacturer's parts.
Please note that due to the UK leaving the European Union there will be further import charges applicable if you are based in the EU. Please do familiarise yourself with local duties.
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Movado. A silver gilt manual wind purse watch with maki-e decoration
Model: Ermeto
Date: London Import mark for 1929
Movement: Jewelled manual wind
Dial: Silvered, applied gilt Arabic numeral hour markers, outer minute divisions, gilt cathedral hands
Case: Purse form with Japanese maki-e decoration depicting a temple in the mountains, inside back engraved J.D.S. Dec 10th 1932, No.1214964
Signed: Dial
Size: 42mm x 31mm
Condition Report: Movement: Runs when wound
Dial: Patchy with light marks and spotting throughout, discolouration around several numerals, more visible mark above 7, minor signs of oxidisation to outer edge in places
Hands: Light tarnishing and surface scratches throughout
Glass: Overall good
Case: Surface scratches throughout, losses to lacquer and gilt plating in several places, tarnished in places
We do not test any watches for their accuracy and as such timekeeping cannot be guaranteed.
We advise that if you are bidding on a watch, that you or your agents are completely satisfied with the condition of the lot. We recommend that all watches are serviced and polished after the sale as they are handled throughout the viewing period. Please note that although Bonhams endeavour to include reference to any replacement parts within our Condition Reports we cannot confirm that each individual element of the watch is original or that, if replaced, the replacement has been made using original manufacturer's parts.
Please note that due to the UK leaving the European Union there will be further import charges applicable if you are based in the EU. Please do familiarise yourself with local duties.
