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Jade, enamel and diamond pendant watch, Cartier, Circa 1925
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- 18 karat gold, jade, enamel, diamond, platinum, seed pearl
Composed of a jade hoop and disk, set with small rose-cut diamonds, applied with black enamel, manual movement, mounted in 18 karat gold and platinum, dial signed Cartier, France, movement signed European Watch and Clock Co. Inc., suspended from a platinum and seed pearl chain, circa 1925, length 72 inches.
Condition
Losses to the enamel along the upper trim of the drum (as seen in catalogue illustration). Minor discoloration to the dial. The drum is topped with a jade disc (not visible in illustration) of a slightly more bluish green color than the jade used for the suspension hoop. The off-round, silvery to creamy white seed pearls range from approximately 3.0 to 4.5 mm and present generally fair luster with varying degrees of pink, purple, blue and green overtones. Generally minor to moderate blemishing with the occasional peeling or cracked example seen under close inspection. Movement is currently running, 19 jewels, 8 adjustments, caseback engraved E.W. & C Co Inc., France, numbered 12637. Please see the important notice regarding the condition of watches on page 152 of the catalogue.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.