GRANTHAM, LONDON | A GOLD PAIR CASED VERGE WATCH WITH HIGH RELIEF REPOUSSE SCENE MADE FOR THE DUTCH MARKET IN ASSOCIATED GILT-METAL AND SHAGREEN OUTER PROTECTIVE CASE1765, NO.9353

• Movement: gilded full plate, verge escapement, plain flat balance, decoratively pierced and floral engraved balance cock, square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, signed and numbered Grantham, London, 9353• Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, outer arcarded minute ring with Arabic numerals, marcasite-set hands• Cases: plain gold inner, winding aperture to back, stirrup pendant and bow, the top of the pendant with decorative boss, hallmarked London 1765 and with maker's mark JF beneath a star incuse • repoussé case in high relief with scene depicting Joseph being sold to into slavery surrounded by chased and engraved shell and scroll work, the bezel similarly decorated and with additional floral sprays • associated gilt-metal glazed outer protective case with shagreen bezels secured with gilt-metal pin work

Dial: With scratches, a very small hairline by the catch. Case: Inner case with slight depression to the band. Repousse outer case retains good definition with some light rubbing. Outer protective case with some splits and cracks to the shagreen, wear to gilding and a couple of pins missing from the shagreen. Movement: Running at time of cataloguing.
"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."