Elizabeth Taylor: An Art Deco, diamond and onyx watch, by Cartier, circa 1925
The tonneau-shape silver matte dial, with black Roman numerals and blued-steel hands, within a rose-cut diamond bezel, joined by onyx and rose-cut diamond links to the black silk strap, mounted in platinum and gold.
French marks.
Length of watch head (including links) 3.4cm. 23gm.
Christie's sale tag attached.
Provenance:
Lot 279, The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: Jewellery (II), Christie's, 14th of December 2011
References to Elizabeth Taylor are included solely as statements of provenance. No endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation with the Elizabeth Taylor Estate or related entities is implied. Elizabeth Taylor’s name, image and/or likeness is not permitted in any manner by the Buyer or any third parties without separate written authorization from the Elizabeth Taylor Estate.
Condition Report:
Surface scratches and small marks.
Signed to dial, numbered to case and clasp 18688, 9969 and 756.
Wear and discolouration to the dial.
Diamonds appear bright and well matched.
Cut, size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate total weight, colour and clarity assessment.
Onyx appear well matched.
Silk presumed later.
Fellows do not guarantee the working order of any watch sold.
Fellows have not opened the watch nor assessed the mechanism. Mechanism may require attention or have non-original/deficient components.
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.
Free virtual viewings are available by appointment. Please email jewellery@fellows.co.uk for more information and to book an appointment.
Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk
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The tonneau-shape silver matte dial, with black Roman numerals and blued-steel hands, within a rose-cut diamond bezel, joined by onyx and rose-cut diamond links to the black silk strap, mounted in platinum and gold.
French marks.
Length of watch head (including links) 3.4cm. 23gm.
Christie's sale tag attached.
Provenance:
Lot 279, The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: Jewellery (II), Christie's, 14th of December 2011
References to Elizabeth Taylor are included solely as statements of provenance. No endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation with the Elizabeth Taylor Estate or related entities is implied. Elizabeth Taylor’s name, image and/or likeness is not permitted in any manner by the Buyer or any third parties without separate written authorization from the Elizabeth Taylor Estate.
Condition Report:
Surface scratches and small marks.
Signed to dial, numbered to case and clasp 18688, 9969 and 756.
Wear and discolouration to the dial.
Diamonds appear bright and well matched.
Cut, size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate total weight, colour and clarity assessment.
Onyx appear well matched.
Silk presumed later.
Fellows do not guarantee the working order of any watch sold.
Fellows have not opened the watch nor assessed the mechanism. Mechanism may require attention or have non-original/deficient components.
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.
Free virtual viewings are available by appointment. Please email jewellery@fellows.co.uk for more information and to book an appointment.
Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
