CARTIER | A YELLOW GOLD, ENAMEL AND PEARL-SET OPEN-FACED KEYLESS PENDANT WATCHCASE 2491 CIRCA 1920

• manual winding movement • silvered guilloché dial, Arabic numerals • 18k yellow gold hinged case with translucent green enamel on engine-turned ground, pearl-set bezel and case back, case back set with diamonds to the center, with 18k yellow gold brooch pin • dial signed

The movement in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The crystal with minor surface wear throughout. The dial with minor surface wear at places and with minor loss to the signature. The enamel to the bezel with minor wear at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock. The pearls to the bezel with loss at 12 o'clock, 4 o'clock and 6 o'clock. The band with surface wear and pinhead dings throughout and minor knifemarks from opening the case. The case back with minor surface wear particularly toward 1 o'clock. Otherwise the watch is in good overall condition for its age. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's expense. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
"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."