Gold, Platinum, Seed Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Pendant-Watch, Enamel Miniatures by Fernand Paillet, Watch Case by Ferdinand Verger, Paris, Late 19th Century

The rectangular case applied on the front with an oval enamel miniature of a female figure clad in diaphanous drapery, upholding an urn and flanked by putti, signed Paillet, and applied on the back with an oval watch dial featuring an amphora on a pedestal in the foreground of a sylvan setting, with Arabic numerals, the case decorated with translucent pale blue and white enamel, accented by rose-cut diamonds, inside case stamped with French assay marks and maker's mark for Ferdinand Verger, numbered 2894, jewelled manual movement, together with a platinum link and seed pearl necklace, length 19½ inches.  With fitted box signed London & Ryder, New Bond Street, London.

The enamel remains in good condition with no apparent losses. The diamonds are approximately near colorless and decorative in quality. The creamy white seed pearls are well matched in color and have a nice luster. Please see Important Notice Regarding Condition of Watches on page 264 of the catalogue.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Fernand Paillet (1850-1918) was a painter of miniatures, having worked for Maison Boucheron.  An example of his work is illustrated in French Jewelry of the 19th Century by Henri Verger (translated by Katherine Purcell) p. 892.

Ferdinand Verger was the founder of the firm of designers and watch case makers.  The mark on this case was registered in 1896.