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Lot 25
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Lady's seed pearl and enamel watch, Tiffany & Co, Early 20th Century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • seed pearl and enamel
The circular dial applied with Arabic numerals, the bezel applied with a floral pattern, the reverse decorated with a seated woman holding a dove, to a fancy link chain composed of enamel batons and accented with seed pearls, length approximately 515mm, numbered, signed Tiffany & Co, interior face inscribed: 'Rebecca Mendel, 1906'.

Condition

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT GUARANTEE WATCH MOVEMENTS Manual movement running at time of cataloguing. Stamped 18K for 18 carat gold. Numbered 80073, with several scratched inventory numbers. Signed Tiffany& co on dial and on reverse. Inscribed 'Rebecca Mendel, 1906'. Watch movement signed, inset with rubies. Seed pearls white and cream body colour, with medium lustre. Secure catch. Scratches to mount consistent with age. In good condition. Accompanied by pouch signed Tiffany & Co.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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