James Cox, London

• gilt full plate movement, verge escapement, pierced and engraved balance cock, fusee and chain, turned pilliars, two steel hammers repeating on a bell to the inside case back • gilt metal dust cap • polychrome painted enamel dial, the outer edge with continuous pastoral scene, the centre with white enamel dial and black Roman numerals, blued steel hands • gold inner case with decoratively pierced and engraved band, engraved scene of a town by a lake below the pendant and grotesque mask to the base, ruby-set bow, outer case with central panel depicting a pheasant and pagoda in basse-taille enamel, the panel with secret catch within the seed pearl border beneath, opening to reveal a polychrome painted scene of an amorous couple, surrounded by ruby and seed-pearl set borders, the edge with four oval panels each with a blue enamel flower surrounded by pearl and ruby-set borders, the panels interspersed with rubies and emeralds, the front bezel decorated en-suite, dust cap signed Jams Cox, London No.5680 • contemporary matching decorative gilt metal and seed pearl-set chain interspersed with blue and red star-shaped panels, each with a white enamel flower set with a ruby, red and white enamel panels and set with a ruby

Antiquorum Geneva, The Sandberg Watch Collection, 31st March-1st April, 2001, lot 111

Terence Camerer Cuss, The English Watch 1585-1970, p. 247, pl. 153

Movement clean and complete but not currently running. Repetition operating and is loud and clear in tone. Hands adjusting correctly. Dial with some small and minor chips around the opening catch but otherwise appears to be in good condition. The inner case retains good definition to the engraved decoration, some scratches to the back. Pheasant scene to centre of outer case appears to be in good condition with some scratches, the panels of flowers with some small chips and losses to the petals. There do not appear to be any stones missing from their settings. The erotic scene with some small restorations but the main body of the dial is in attractive condition. Outer case hinge feels strong and tight is in good condition, covers close securely. The contemporary chain with some small chips and losses to the enamel panels.
"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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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."

the pheasant was a symbol of beauty and good fortune in Chinese mythology, and was one of the twelve elements found on the imperial robes.  Cox frequently created blued steel hands with poker style bodies and arrow heads.

For a note on James Cox see lot 58.