拍品 94
- 94
JAMES COX, LONDON
估價
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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描述
- 罕有黃金配瑪瑙及綠色人造寶石懷錶備套殼、「DIABLOTINE」五跳秒錶盤及日期顯示，為中國市場製造，1766年製。
- gold & agate
- 直徑52毫米
• 鍍金工字輪機芯連芝麻鏈，四邊形定位柱，擺輪夾板及機芯夾板穿孔及雕刻渦卷飾紋，鑽石止推寶石軸承，鍍金機芯圈，2時位置備開始/停止槓桿 • 白色琺瑯錶盤，4個小錶盤顯示標準時間、日期、秒速及五跳秒，外環分鐘刻度，錶盤印有「James Cox, London 1766」標誌 • 外盆形錶殼中心設凹面六角紅瑪瑙板面，配6塊橢圓形紅瑪瑙板面，間飾小花紋，綠色人造寶石圍繞其中，錶圈連「en-suite」紋飾 • 內錶殼附「London 1766」金屬印章並印有「PM」（Peter Mounier縮寫）製鐘師印章，旋轉吊墜，備同系列棘輪鑰匙及鏈
* 拍品資料以英文圖錄為準。
* 拍品資料以英文圖錄為準。
來源
Prominent American Family until present
Condition
In working order and cosmetically in good condition save a couple of minor scratches to the dial. Wonderful example of a Cox watch for the Chinese Market.
"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."
"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."
拍品資料及來源
For a similar pair of watches, see Bernard Pin, Watches and Automata The Maurice Sandoz Collection, Vol. I, the cover and pp. 44-47, where Pin notes that Alfred Chapuis awarded James Cox the title Grand Fournisseur des fils du Ciel.
The pair are illustrated in the 2010 exhibition catalogue Le Miroir de la Séduction, Patek Philippe Museum, pp. 48 and 49.