Lot 330
- 330
Platinum and Diamond lapel watch, French, circa 1925
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
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Description
Designed as an open rectangular plaque supporting an elongated articulated segment with half-bead terminals suspending a rectangular watch, the whole set with 275 single-cut diamonds and 13 baguette and fancy-shaped diamonds, altogether weighing approximately 6.50 carats, the rectangular dial with black Arabic numerals and blued steel hands, movement by Elin Watch Co., French assay marks, 1 diamond missing.
Condition
Case with serial #4192, movement by Elin Watch Co., Swiss, 19 jewels, 4 adjustments, movement serial #80620. In good working condition at present. Diamonds are approximately I-J color and VS-SI clarity. One tiny diamond missing where pendant watch connects to lower half-sphere. In good condition. See Important Notice Regarding Condition of Watches on page 368 of the catalogue.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.