GERMAN

• iron verge movement with fusee, balance and hairspring now lacking, strike train with standing barrel, the backplate with later pierced cock, numbered countwheel, steel stopwork wheels, with alterations • 4¾" gilt-metal dial with outer Roman numerals and inner Arabic numerals, gilt-metal hours hand • cast gilt-metal case with classical motifs, surmounted by the bell • unsigned

Otto Pick Collection No. OP160

The movement is not running and will require complete overhaul. The stack freed has been removed and now part of it possibly functioning as a spring to hold the base plate in place. It originally would have had a hog's bristle regulator, which has been replaced with a hairspring index. The cock is circa 1700. The movement is secured with three later brackets, which are replacements for the original latches. The iron wheels are rusted and will need to be cleaned and the whole movement will need to be overhauled and parts made or replaced. The nag's head for release of the hour strike is replaced. The clock is not functioning and will need to be overhauled before it would work. The dial has been re-footed and shifted one hour. The touch pieces have been cut off. The bell looks early. The gilt iron hand looks good. The case has some details from the drum of the case has been rubbed and there is some loss to the gilding. There are splits to the base plate and crude crescent-shaped reinforcement. Honest repairs and updating over years.
"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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