ROBERT MELLY & CIE | A GOLD AND ENAMEL OPEN-FACED CYLINDER WATCH CIRCA 1830, NO. 2900

ROBERT MELLY & CIE

A GOLD AND ENAMEL OPEN-FACED CYLINDER WATCH
CIRCA 1830, NO. 2900

• Movement: gilded, cylinder escapement, plain flat three-arm balance, signed Robert Melly & Cie
• Dial: engraved silvered dial, Roman numerals, gold hands
• Case: gold, black enamel ground, polychrome enamel painted flowers to the centre, engraved foliage and flowers, bezel with black enamel and engraved foliate design, gold cuvette signed and numbered Robert Melly & Cie, No. 2900

diameter 37.5mm

Accompanied by associated Desoutter, retailer's presentation case

Condition Report:
Movement: fully wound and not running, balance rotates freely
Dial: tarnishing, black insert lacking to V numeral, scratch below XII
Case: scratches throughout and areas of restoration to the enamel

"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 153-06