Lot 176
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A gold pocket watch with enamelled portrait of Muzaffar al-Din Shah Qajar, Switzerland, circa 1895
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gold and enamel
the hunting cased gold keyless quarter repeating watch with enamel portrait of Muzaffar al-Din Shah Qajar, engraved: 'no. 217698 - Repetition a Quarts, Ancre Ligne Droite Chaton, Spiral Breguet, 32 Rubis, 14K - 217693'
Condition
Unsigned, missing glass to interior, movement jamming, broken mechanism, not winding or repeating, will need restoration, some restoration to enamel (particularly on jacket) with re-varnishing, 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."