Enamel and gem-set pocket watch, Janesich,

The circular silver dial applied with black Chinese styled numerals, to the gem-set decorated reverse, with a black enamel bezel and a cabochon sapphire crown, dial signed Janesich, Vacheron & Constantin Genève, French assay marks.

Stamped with assay mark for gold. Signed Janesich and Vacheron & Constantin on the dial. Mechanical Movement in running condition at time of cataloguing, please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee future working condition of watches. Movement signed Vacheron Constantin and numbered. Sapphires with a few typical crystal inclusions (some reaching surface), a few minor scratches. Some losses to black enamel. Minor tarnish to the dial. Signs of wear to the metal, scratches consistent with age. In overall good condition.
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