JN AE GAUD À GENÈVE | A LADY'S GOLD AND CLOISSONÉ ENAMEL HUNTING CASED CYLINDER LAPEL WATCH CIRCA 1840

JN AE GAUD À GENÈVE

A LADY'S GOLD AND CLOISSONÉ ENAMEL HUNTING CASED CYLINDER LAPEL WATCH
CIRCA 1840

• Movement: gilded movement, cylinder escapement, signed Jn Ae Gaud à Geneve,
• Dial: gilded engine-turned sunburst, black Roman numerals and outer minute divisions, gold hands
• Case: gold and polychrome cloissoné enamel case with floral decoration

diameter 30mm

Accompanied by associated Desoutter retailer's box

Condition Report:
Case: some losses to the wavy white border around the centre on both sides of the case, as well as the black edges
Dial: dirty and scratched
Movement: not currently running at the time of cataloguing

"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."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Provenance:
L.A. Mayer Memorial Institute, Jerusalem, inventory no. WA 149-06