Designed as a crowing cockrel, decorated with cabochon rubies, brilliant-cut diamonds of brown and near-colourless tints, circular-cut sapphires, and variously-cut gemstones, mounted in yellow gold,

Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.90 - 3.30 carats, bright, lively stones throughout. Rubies in comb and wattle a medium dark slightly purplish red hue with strong saturation of colour, well matched, in the body the rubies a medium orangy red to slightly purplish red hue, typical inclusions visible to the naked eye, several with surface reaching inclusions and cavities. Sapphires a medium blue some with slightly weaker saturation of colour, well matched in size. Remaining size well matched in colour overall. Mount with light scratches to reverse, consistent with wear. In good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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