Cabrier London

• gilt verge movement, winged balance cock pierced and engraved with scrolls, baluster pillars • silver dust cap engraved with maker's name, gold champlevé enamel dial with Roman numerals, arcaded chapter ring • the inner case centered by engraved British Royal Arms, pierced and engraved with scrolls inhabited by birds, dolphin head and a dog, bezel fitted with an a-toc lever • the outer case with mother-of-pearl-set cartouches applied with red foil-backed rock crystal, framed by gold tendrils the openwork reserves pierced and engraved with foliate scrolls • inner and outer cases stamped with maker's mark below the crown, dial, movement and dust cap signed

movement and striking in runing order, the mother of pearl cartouche with chipping at corner, another with hairline, overall the slight chipping to many of the surfaces of the red crystal, some loose, later bell, and replaced hands. This watch contains endangered species; please see Important Notices for further information. Please note this lot contains mother-of-pearl and will require 1-2 weeks additional clearance time for export from the United States.
"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."