Lot 2
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tabatière à montre en or de trois tons, Genève, vers 1800

Estimate
4,500 - 6,500 EUR
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Description

  • tabatière à montre en or de trois tons, Genève, vers 1800
  • rectangular with cut corners, engine-turned within chased coloured gold foliate borders, divided into three compartments the central containing a watch movement with circular white enamel dial on a chased and matted gold ground, maker's mark H incuse, other marks illegible, rim with French departmental 3e titre and petite garantie for 1798-1809, with associated coloured gold key

  • Long. 9 cm ; 3 1/2 in
rectangulaire à pans coupés, le fond guilloché, les bordures d'encadrement ciselées de feuillage en or coloré, divisée en trois compartiments, le central contenant le mouvement de la montre avec son cadran rond en émail blanc sur un fond en or ciselé et amati, poinçon de maître H, autres poinçons illisibles, la bordure poinçonnée du 3e titre pour les départements de la France et de la petite garantie de 1798-1809, avec sa clé d'origine en or coloré

Condition

Box and key in good order - although key does not appear to fit watch. Movement not currently functioning. Sotheby's does not guarantee the condition of the movement.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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.
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