A Boucheron jewelled 18ct gold timepiece, Paris, circa 1950

in the form of a flower, the pierced dial set with turquoise beads forming the numerals, the hands set with diamonds, centred with sapphires and a garnet, on a pierced stem with rope-twist borders, French 3e titre post-1838, signed Boucheron - Paris, in a fitted suede case

Commissioned for the Iranian Royal Family, sale Christie's Geneva, 15 February 1982, lot 65

overall excellent condition, very decorative object, movement currently functioning but not guaranteed by Sotheby's. Weight: 447.4 gr. For all sales which take place on or after 1 February 2015, please note that the rate of buyer's premium for each lot (charged as a percentage of the hammer price achieved for that lot) has been revised and shall be calculated at the thresholds set out below: Buyer's premium is 25% of the hammer price up to and including £100,000; Buyer's premium is 20% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £100, 000 up to and including £1,800,000; Buyer's premium is 12% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £1,800,000. As stated above, the revised thresholds are effective as of 1 February 2015.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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."

The celebrated French firm founded by Frederic Boucheron in 1858 has always been favoured by his royal and imperial patrons. In 1930, Louis Boucheron was commissioned by the Shah of Iran to assess the Royal Treasure of Iran, one of the world's most fabulous treasures, including a solid gold throne entirely set with precious gems and a terrestrial globe set with 51,336 stones. Louis Boucheron took several months to complete the appraisal, whose final total was kept secret, after which he, and his descendants, were made the official Curators and Guardians of the Iranian Treasure.