A. LANGE & SÖHNE, GLASHÜTTE | A SLIM PINK GOLD HUNTING CASED KEYLESS LEVER WATCH WITH ORIGINAL BOX, CERTIFICATE, SPARE MAINSPRING AND CRYSTALCIRCA 1912 NO. 63459

• Movement: 2nd quality, cal. 41 gilded ¾ plate, gold lever and escape wheel, bi-metallic compensation balance, ruby endstone, swan-neck regulation, signed and numbered A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte, 63459• Dial: white enamel, sunken centre, Arabic numerals, outer minute track, recessed subsidiary seconds, gold Louis XV style hands, signed A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte-SA• Case: "Imperial" 18ct gold, polished finish, the front with off-set monogram 'DK', lever for handset beneath the bezel at 4 o'clock, plain polished gold cuvette, case front and back signed A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte, covers and cuvette numbered 63459 • Accompaniments:  A. Lange & Söhne presentation case and original numbered certificate, spare glass in suede Lange pouch and spare mainspring

Movement: running at time of cataloguing, handset operational although hour and minute hands are slightly out of sync at present so should be re-aligned. Dial: a little dirty but otherwise appears to be in good overall condition. Case: with light marks and scuffs, covers close securely. The end of the spare mainspring is partially unravelled.
"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."

Accompanied by a certificate of origin from the Deutsches Uhrenmuseum, Glashütte confirming the date of sale on 2nd July 1912 to Rudolf Kollmar, Pforzheim for 596.-M.