Antoine Moilliet & Cie, Genève

• gilt verge movement, balance bridge pierced and engraved with scrolls • white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, hands lacking • gold case, glazed back with polychrome enamel pastoral scene inhabited by a couple with rabbits and sheep, gold and white enamel floral and foliate scrolls above • dial and movement signed

The watch is currently not running, but the movement appears to be complete. The hands and the crystal are missing. It will probably require an overhaul. There are some small hairlines in an arc from the edge below 6 o'clock on the dial and some enamel loss to the band. The enamel to the case overall is good, however there is a small area of restoration on the ground and to the kneeling portion of the lady's leg, and some minor losses to the enamel on the border. Otherwise, finely painted.
"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."

According to Pritchard, Antoine Moilliet & Cie, Genève was in business from 1790 to 1800.