LADY'S GEM-SET AND DIAMOND DRESS WATCH, 1930s

The rectangular face applied with Arabic numerals and blued steel hands, accented by polished onyx batons and foliate sprays decorated with marquise-shaped diamonds and calibré-cut emeralds, to a fine mesh bracelet bordered by millegrain-set uniform lines of single-cut diamonds, length approximately 158mm.

PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT GUARANTEE WATCH MOVEMENTS Manual movement contemporary to bracelet but is associated, running at time of cataloguing. Housing of movement loose and requires securing. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 4.5 - 5.0 carats, bright, lively stones throughout. The watch face is scratched and discoloured, could benefit from a professional clean. The supple bracelet is seamless at closure and secure with a hinged safety catch. Fine mesh pierced at one point and opposite that is a very small area of damage. Movement signed C.H. Meylan and engraved K.P.B to reverse of watch. Scratches consistent with age and wear. In good condition.
"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 and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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