SWISS | A SILVER OPEN-FACED WATCH WITH LATER EROTIC SCENE CIRCA 1820

SWISS

A SILVER OPEN-FACED WATCH WITH LATER EROTIC SCENE
CIRCA 1820

• Movement: gilded full plate, verge escapement, bearing the signature Breguet & Fils
• Dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals, bearing the signature Breguet & Fils
• Case: silver, milled band, cuvette with polychrome enamel scene of a couple in Napoleonic dress, interior with erotic scene

diameter 51mm

Accompanied by associated Desoutter retailer's presentation case

Condition Report:
Movement: not running, balance not rotating
Dial: chips around the winding hole, multiple cracks around the edge. Minute hand has been badly soldered
Case: tarnishing throughout. Dent to the back cover and bezel. Multiple cracks to the erotic enamel scene

"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 125-06