Piguet & Meylan

• the music stamped PM playing on sur plateau movement, the music work conforming to the box shape, playing on demand by means of a lever fitted into a side panel • the box formed as a butterfly, its hinged wings vibrantly polychrome enameled with restoration throughout to simulate the wings in tones of sea green, plum and lavender, with powder blue champlevé enamel to simulate the antennae, the wings with possibly later gold pearl-set appliqué flanking the realistically engraved thorax, one wing concealing the watch and the other a snuff compartment • the watch with gold engine-turned dial with Arabic numerals enameled on white cartouches, with regulator below 6 o'clock • the edges decorated with black champlevé enamel scallop motif, the sides and base decorated with opaque powder blue enamel with restoration and loss, the sides spaced by champlevé enamel foliate motif, the base further framed within a border of champlevé enamel leafage heightened by turquoise, black and white enamel • box stamp GR (?)

The enamelling to the right lid covering the watch has been extensively re-enamelled in hard enamel. The enamel to the left side is far better and appears to be original, that said it should be again noted that it is our opinion that the gold applique to both wings is most likely covering damage beneath it. The enamel to the base looks generally good with minor scuffing and some minor chips around the winding hole. The side panels have some areas of enamel loss, restoration, scratches or chips. The music work is complete but not functioning and the timepiece is fully wound, both will require complete revision. The watch is lacking the hour hand.
"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."

For a note on Piguet & Meylan, see the previous lot.