• Movement: gilded full plate, verge escapement, decoratively pierced and engraved balance cock, silver regulation plate, turned baluster pillars, fusee and chain, movement bearing the signature Arned, London• Dial: gold champlevé. Roman numerals with red paste-set half hour markers, arcaded outer minute ring, blued steel hands, banner to the centre engraved London• Cases: gold inner, the centre of the back engraved with the British Royal Arms, decoratively pierced band engraved with scrolling foliage inhabited by birds and dogs, a grotesque mask at the base • outer case, the back with central lapis lazuli panel surrounded by pastes, four reserves to the outside each with a lapis lazuli panel, all surrounded by a chased and engraved decoration, a female bust, a dog, a dragonfly and a bird between the lapis panels, the panels underlayed with mother-of-pearl, bezel similarly decorated and with pulse piece between 8 and 9 o'clock, inner and outer cases with maker's mark N.F. beneath a crown incuse• Chatelaine: gold and gilt metal, four central mother-of-pearl panels each centred with a lapis lazuli roundel, all surrounded by scrolling gold borders and heightened with pastes, two side pendant chains terminating to one side with a crank key and to the other with a lapis lazuli-set fob, the pendant clip decorated en-suite

Movement: Not running, tarnished and with dulling to gilding. Repeating not operating. Some cracks and scratches to the mother-of-pearl. Dial: light scratches, areas of black wax lacking to the text and numerals. Rust to the hands. Case: Decoration with some light rubbing. Some solder repairs visible to the chatelaine panel links. Mount for fob seal gilt metal and probably later. Settings for some of the pastes to the chatelaine also worn.
"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."