'THE OFFERING' SWISS | A GOLD, ENAMEL AND PEARL-SET QUARTER REPEATING MUSICAL WATCH MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET CIRCA 1820

'THE OFFERING'
SWISS
A GOLD, ENAMEL AND PEARL-SET QUARTER REPEATING MUSICAL WATCH MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET
CIRCA 1820

gilded movement, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm balance, hanging barrels for going and music trains, the music played on a pinned barrel, the comb comprising 33 screwed tines, gilded cuvette with winding apertures and directionals for music and going trains, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, gold case, the back with polychrome enamel painted scene depicting an offering, the border of red flinqué enamel, the bezels with blue guilloché enamel set with graduated split pearls, opaque light blue enamel band with repeated gold geometric pattern, case back with indistinct maker's mark, probably DB within a lozenge-shaped cartouche for Dupont & Bonnet
diameter 63mm

Condition Report:
Movement not running at time of cataloguing and the music is not playing. Movement is dirty and tarnished, will need attention. Repeating is operational.

Dial with hair cracks.

Case: the enamel panel has been removed and reset into the case back at some stage, there is glue reside to the blue guilloché enamel of the back bezel. which makes it difficult to asses the overall condition of the bezel beneath. Some chips to the light blue enamel of the case band. Small chip to blue enamel of front bezel above 2 o'clock.

"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."