A GOLD AND LAPIS LAZULI ETUI WITH INTEGRATED TIMEPIECE, LONDON, CIRCA 1760

A GOLD AND LAPIS LAZULI ETUI WITH INTEGRATED TIMEPIECE, LONDON, CIRCA 1760

quiver form, the lapis lazuli panels with within richly-chased borders chased with flowers and scrolls on a sablé ground, the push piece within stylised shell and architectural ornaments, the lid inset with a champlévé dial signed 'Pyke London', fusee movement with verge escapement, the interior fitted with folding knife, scissors, ivory writing slips, pencil, tweezers, scraper and spoon, unmarked
11.8cm., 4⅝in. high, the dial 2.6cm., 1 in. diameter

Condition Report:
Overall in good order; the lid of the etui does not fully shut, pushpiece slightly jammed; the watch movement currently working, but Sotheby's does not
guarantee the functioning of movements; the small gold pin for the domed glass lid missing, implements complete

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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.
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."

Provenance:
King Farouk of Egypt (1936-1965) until 1952;

Sotheby & Co., The Palace Collections of Egypt, sale, Cairo, 10-17 March 1954, lot 615, illustrated pl. 33