Lot 130
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WILLY BERGER | A FINE GOLD AND ENAMEL SKELETONISED QUARTER REPEATING KEYLESS LEVER WATCH WITH APPLIED ARMS OF THE HOUSE OF HOHENZOLLERN AND BRANDENBURG, PRUSSIA BENEATH A GLAZED COVERCIRCA 1880, NO. 29820

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 CHF
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Description

  • A FINE GOLD AND ENAMEL SKELETONISED QUARTER REPEATING KEYLESS LEVER WATCH WITH APPLIED ARMS OF THE HOUSE OF HOHENZOLLERN AND BRANDENBURG, PRUSSIA BENEATH A GLAZED COVERCIRCA 1880, NO. 29820
  • diameter 53mm
• Movement: damascened, lever escapement, jewelled to the centre, bi-metallic compensation balance, two polished steel hammers repeating on coiled gongs, signed Berger numbered beneath the dial 29820• Dial: glass dial with gilded Roman numerals, the minute ring with outer Arabic 5-minute markers, hands with gilded fleur-de-lys tips, signed Willy Berger 1874• Case: 18ct pink gold, polished gold bezels, a matt finished pink gold cuvette visible through the glazed case back and set with applied armorials depicting a spread eagle beneath a crown supporting two polychrome enamel painted armorial shields for the House of Hohenzollern and Brandenburg, Prussia, crowned initials 'FR' to the eagle's chest, a banner beneath marked in black enamel "4 Juni 1680 - 1880", repeating slide to the band, case maker's mark B.Co. and numbered 29820

Condition

Movement: running at time of cataloguing but would probably benefit from a clean and service. Repeating work operational, slightly out of sync with hands at present. Winding and hand-setting smooth. Dial: in good condition Case: in good overall condition with some light polishing to the bezels, the armorials in good condition.
"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."

Catalogue Note

The banner beneath the armorials to the case back is dated 4 June 1680 - 1880 and marks the 200th year anniversary of the definitive incorporation of the Duchy of Magdeburg into Brandenburg under the rule of the Royal House of Hohenzollern.