SWISS | A GOLD HUNTING CASED QUARTER REPEATING WATCH TOGETHER WITH A GOLD HUNTING CASED WATCH CIRCA 1890 AND 1869

SWISS

A GOLD HUNTING CASED QUARTER REPEATING WATCH TOGETHER WITH A GOLD HUNTING CASED WATCH
CIRCA 1890 AND 1869

• Movement: nickel finished bar keyless movement, lever escapement, compensated balance, polished hammers striking on a gong
• Dial: white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and outer five-minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt fancy hands
• Case: plain 14ct gold case and cuvette, slide repeat and hand setting button in the band
• Together with: 18ct gold hunting cased keyless lever watch signed E. Howard, Boston
(2 pieces)

diameters 55mm and 51.5mm

Condition Report:
Swiss -
Movement: running at the time of cataloguing but the repeat is not activating via the slide button
Dial: with hairlines between 7 and the subsidary dial, and also radiating from the hands which are unmatched
Case: in fair overall condition with no dents. Marked with museum inventory number

E. Howard & Co.
Movement: not running, balance not rotating
Dial: large chip and cracks next to the subsidiary seconds. Sepia photograph is lifting away from the dial. Some rust to the hands
Case: scratches throughout, indentation to the cover in the centre.

"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 nos. WA 120-05 and WA137-06