Lot 2465
- 2465
Asprey
Estimate
800,000 - 1,200,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- AN UNUSUAL 9K YELLOW GOLD, ENAMEL, MOTHER-OF-PEARL, AMETHYST AND DIAMOND-SET DESK TIMEPIECEMADE IN 1997
- gold, mother of pearl, enamel, glass
- Height 15.2 cm
• quartz movement • the cylindrical case composed of panels overlaid with salmon-hued translucent enamel with wavy moire ground, the front panel split into a pair of hinged doors concealing a choice of a heart-form translucent green enamel dial, and two heart-form apertures for photographs, each panel framed with round-cut diamonds centered by diamond-set Jasmine flowers with translucent green enamel leaves, the other panels decorated with Japanese Dogwood flowers heightened with pale pink opalescent enamel and translucent green enamel leaves, the panels further divided by columns enamelled with matching pale pink opalescent with gold fluting, the capitols and bases set with translucent jade green enamel edged by round diamonds, surmounted by a carved mother of pearl lotus flower top, centered by a rose-cut amethyst and round diamond finial, the various dials and apertures revealed through manual clockwise rotation of the Lotus flower top, each rotatation opens and shuts the doors to reveal the dial or apertures • the base stamped with maker's mark APLC. for Asprey & Co., London, and further hallmarked, London 1997, the dial signed Asprey
Condition
Movement is working. Chips to the rim of mother of pear at top above panel to the right of the doors, approximate weight of the clock overall is 66 ounces.
"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.
Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."
"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.
Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."
Catalogue Note
With a fitted leather Asprey travel case.