Lot 739
- 739
Sapphire pocket watch, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1930
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
bidding is closed
Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- Sapphires, platinum
Of circular design, the perimeter set with calibré-cut sapphires, the thumbpiece toggling a shutter revealing or concealing a circular dial with Arabic numerals and baton indicators, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, partial French import marks, together with a chain, length approximately 400mm, case stamped Van Cleef and Arpels.
Condition
Please note we do not guarantee watch movements. Jewelled manual winding movement in running condition at time of cataloguing. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense.
Dial signed Van Cleef & Arpels, case numbered 26900. French assay marks for platinum, chain with French assay mark for gold. Movement unsigned, numbered 69277. Sapphires well matched in colour, blue, with small scratches and nicks. Signs of wear to the metal. In very good condition. Total gross weight approximately 67 grams.
"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.
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.
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."