Lot 140
- 140
Lady's diamond cocktail watch and a watch fob, Boucheron, circa 1920
Estimate
4,500 - 6,500 CHF
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Description
Comprising: a lady's diamond cocktail watch, applied with Arabic numerals and blued steel hands, the case set with baguette, step- and single-cut diamonds, length approximately 140mm, French assay marks, clasp numbered, and a lady's fob watch, applied with Arabic numerals, the case with a diamond set monogram EM, the silk ribbon applied with millegrain-set circular-, single- and rose-cut diamonds, case signed Boucheron, French assay marks.
Literature
Cf: Gilles Néret, Boucheron le Joaillier du Temps, 1992, Lausanne, Chapter 'La garçonne rencontre le cubisme' for further information on Boucheron watches in the 1910-1920s.
Condition
Lady's Diamond Cocktail Watch: stamped with French assay marks for platinum and maker's marks and numbered 8164 on the inside of the case below movement. Clasp numbered BvJ No' 61978. Dial slightly tarnished. Diamonds bright and lively. Enamel with some scratches and chipped to one end.
Boucheron Fob Watch: Stamped with French assay marks for gold. Diamonds bright and lively. Face a little discoloured, could benefit from a careful professional clean.
Both watches with mechanical movement not in running condition at the time of cataloguing, but please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee future working condition of watches. Silk ribbon and black cord strap with signs of wear. Both with scratches and indentations to metal commensurate with age and wear. In overall 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.
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."
"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.
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."