KARAT GOLD, DIAMOND AND ENAMEL DANCE CARD WITH CONCEALED WATCH AND PENCIL, SWISS, CIRCA 1890

Gilt cylinder movement, 8 jewels, three-arm mono-metallic balance, engraved gold cuvette, gilt engine-turned dial with finely engraved centrefield, Roman numerals, all concealed under the translucent enamel and rose-cut diamond-set hinged cover, 18 karat gold book-form case, finely engraved with floral motif and decorated sides and spines, 2 pages inside the case in bone material, with a finely engraved gold pencil, the end set with a brownish colour hard stone.
Dimensions: 50 x 73mm

Condition: This dance card with concealed watch is from the Estate of the late Anita Mui Yim Fong. Movement is in working order while cataloguing, service is recommended for accurate time keeping. Enamel is well preserved, only a minor restoration near 2 and 10 o'clock. Minor surface scratches to the cuvette and screws. Light hairline scratches throughout the case, very normal due to its age. Second piece of the bone has one crack near top right corner (approx 1cm). The pencil is also preserved well. Overall condition is very good for its age. A very collectible piece.
"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.

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Accompanied by a winding key and a fitted box.