L. Krauth/Külper Brieg

• The first: silver gilt, late 19th century, of rectangular form, the lid opens to reveal the movement, lever escapement below a white enamel dial, Roman numerals, the plates engraved with scrolls all visible through a glazed shaped opening,  the box decorated  with scrolls over engine-turned ground • The second: circa 1740 and later, oval composed of covered compartments,  one concealing the timepiece, half moon shape movement with silver dial, black champlevé enamel, Roman numerals, the case engraved with geometric pattern

each with winder, the first ,good quality, and quite amusing in design, will run, however now would do well to be cleaned, dial with residue but appears to be unmarked, Revd Mr FH Faguy En Souvenir de Mme L.B. P Laure, 4 Decembre 1901 the second, runs, case with numerous dents, and wear to gilding, dial in good order box with patinated surface
"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.

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Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

For a similar box by Külper, Brieg presently in the Zale Collection, see Fried, H.,Cavalcade of Time,1968, p.23, Watch no. 8