SWISS | A GOLD AND ENAMEL OPEN-FACED CYLINDER WATCH CIRCA 1850

SWISS

A GOLD AND ENAMEL OPEN-FACED CYLINDER WATCH
CIRCA 1850

• Movement: gilded, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm balance
• Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals and outer five-minute track
• Case: gold, the back with polychrome enamel painted scene depicting two children, surrounded by decoratively chased and engraved scroll work, turquoises and split pearls some lacking, decoratively engraved cuvette marked Lepine à Cylindre

diameter 35mm

Accompanied by associated Desoutter retailer's box

Condition Report:
Movement : currently running at the time of cataloguing
Dial: losses to the edges and also some hairlines cracks between 1 and the centre. Hands are not matching
Case: enamel scene is probably later , there is a lot of wear to the case back with losses to both the enamel and the turquoise decoration and other stone appear to be missing.

"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 143-06