CONTINENTAL | A GOLD, ENAMEL AND PEARL-SET QUARTER REPEATING AND MUSICAL TIMEPIECE LATE 18TH / LATE 19TH CENTURY

CONTINENTAL
A GOLD, ENAMEL AND PEARL-SET QUARTER REPEATING AND MUSICAL TIMEPIECE
LATE 18TH / LATE 19TH CENTURY

associated late 18th century watch movement, gilded full plate, verge escapement, pierced and engraved balance bridge, quarter repeating on two later coiled gongs, signed Humbert Droz, associated late 19th century enamel dial painted with floral swags, Arabic numerals, gold drum case surmounted by an urn with a plunge repeat finial, octagonal base containing an associated musical movement playing a single air at will, decorated with spiralling blue enamel and engraved floral motifs, pearl-set bezel, later 19th century polychrome enamel plaque to the base depicting a couple within a landscape
height 170mm

Condition Report:
Movement: running at the time of cataloguing, repeating mechanism trying to strike but not hitting the gongs
Dial: restoration throughout. Hands loose
Case: chips and signs of restoration throughout. Base with thin soldered panel. Chips to the glass which is loose.

"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."