Lot 175
- 175
An enamelled gold open-faced pocket watch depicting the Blue Mosque, probably France, made for the Ottoman market, circa 1900
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gold
manual winding lever movement, cut bi-metallic compensation balance, 18k yellow gold engraved cuvette, silvered dial, guilloché centre, Arabic numerals. Subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, 18k yellow gold hinged case back with polychrome enamel depicting the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii), inscribed: "Mosquée Ahmed et l'Hippodrome", both bezel similarly decorated with enamel decoration
Condition
The movement is not working and the watch would need a full service from a professional watchmaker. Dial in good condition. Some hairlines to the polychrome enamel. Small areas of enamel missing to both bezels, as viewed.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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. 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.
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."