GREGSON, À PARIS | A GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND-SET WATCH WITH ASSOCIATED GOLD AND ENAMEL CHATELAINE CIRCA 1780
GREGSON, À PARIS
A GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND-SET WATCH WITH ASSOCIATED GOLD AND ENAMEL CHATELAINE
CIRCA 1780
gilded cylinder movement with gilt three-arm balance, signed Gregson à Paris, enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic five-minute divisions, aperture for winding, gold stylised hands, gold case with polychrome enamel painted scene depicting a winged nymph tending an altar of love embellished with diamonds, seed pearls and draperies, blue, black and white enamel striped bezels, with associated paste-set chatelaine with white and blue enamel panels with carved wax scenes, the chatelaine terminating with four pendant chains, two with tassels, one with hard stone fob, one with a key which has a decoratively engraved metal mount, with associated fitted leather case
diameter 51mm.
Condition Report:
The front bezel enamel has been restored with soft enamel. There are some repairs to the enamel on the back beneath the stem.
The dial is good order, there is a possible repair to the hands, the hour hand has possibly been replaced.
The watch has seized and cannot be wound.
The associated chatelain's ivory panel are dirty with dust and there are some shallow dents in places to the gold back panels
"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."
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GREGSON, À PARIS
A GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND-SET WATCH WITH ASSOCIATED GOLD AND ENAMEL CHATELAINE
CIRCA 1780
gilded cylinder movement with gilt three-arm balance, signed Gregson à Paris, enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic five-minute divisions, aperture for winding, gold stylised hands, gold case with polychrome enamel painted scene depicting a winged nymph tending an altar of love embellished with diamonds, seed pearls and draperies, blue, black and white enamel striped bezels, with associated paste-set chatelaine with white and blue enamel panels with carved wax scenes, the chatelaine terminating with four pendant chains, two with tassels, one with hard stone fob, one with a key which has a decoratively engraved metal mount, with associated fitted leather case
diameter 51mm.
Condition Report:
The front bezel enamel has been restored with soft enamel. There are some repairs to the enamel on the back beneath the stem.
The dial is good order, there is a possible repair to the hands, the hour hand has possibly been replaced.
The watch has seized and cannot be wound.
The associated chatelain's ivory panel are dirty with dust and there are some shallow dents in places to the gold back panels
"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."
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