DANIEL QUARE, LONDON | A YELLOW GOLD PAIR CASED QUARTER REPEATING VERGE WATCHNO. 391 CIRCA 1705

Movement: gilt full plate, verge escapement, pierced and engraved balance cock, three-arm steel balance, fusee and chain, diamond end-stone, turned pillars, repeating on a bell, gilt-metal dust capDial: gold champlevé enamel, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute track, blued steel poker and tulip hands Case: plain gold inner, pierced and engraved band with scrolling foliage inhabited by animals, a rural scene at the base of pendant, pulse piece, gold outer, pierced and ringed roundels of varying sizes to the band and bezelDiameter: inner 47 mm, outer 57mmSigned: movement, and dial, movement, inner and outer numbered, inner with maker's mark WI for William Jaques, outer with maker's mark WG probably for William Ginn

DIAL: in generally good condition with some old marks and minor scratches. Some wax infill lacking. CASE: in good condition, bow possibly replaced. Outer case as inner. MOVEMENT: in generally good and clean condition and appears to retain the original wheel train throughout. It looks like it would run but may benefit from a clean and fresh oil. Dust cap possible replaced. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."