SWISS | A GOLD QUARTER REPEATING HUNTER CASED CHRONOGRAPH WATCH WITH MONOGRAMMED CASE CIRCA 1890

SWISS

A GOLD QUARTER REPEATING HUNTER CASED CHRONOGRAPH WATCH WITH MONOGRAMMED CASE
CIRCA 1890

• Movement: unsigned nickel finish chronograph movement numbered 13244, lever escapement, fly ball gov'nor, compensated balance, polished steel hammers striking the quarters on gongs
• Case: plain 14ct gold hunter case with monogrammed front, gold cuvette engraved with exhibition medals and numbered 364734, repeat and chronograph activated via the buttons in the band
• Dial: white enamel with large black Arabic numerals and outer chronograph track, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt hands, with blued steel chronograph hand

diameter 56mm

With an associated box

Condition Report:
Movement: dirty but running at the time of cataloguing, repeats when activated, chronograph activates and resets when the buttons is depressed
Dial: hairlines throughout, glass absent
Case: dented throughout and worn to the monogramming

"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 127-06