Swiss

• gilt brass full plate verge movement • white enamel dial with eccentric mean time, sector for regulator, bearing signature Breguet à Paris; translucent red enamel over guilloché ground with a scene of mother dove feeding her nesting young, flanked by flowering vines over midnight blue enamel, aperture revealing six Comedia dell Arte automaton figures passing over a painted landscape background • bezels and band with champlevé enamel in blue and white • 19th century associated gilt metal chatelaine set with blue hardstone rondels terminating in decorative tassels and key

It is currently in running order. The hands are possibly replaced. The dial has minor surface wear and no obvious cracks. There are slight losses to the enamel on the band. The chatelaine was made circa 1820. One of the blue glass beads is detached, with one gilt frame detached and one lacking. It is also lacking one of the fringes to the tassel, and the glass fringes to the other tassel have been replaced with metal. There are modifications to both of the fringes on the tassels.
"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.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
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."