VARIOUS MAKERS | A GROUP OF GOLD, GOLD MOUNTED OR GILDED KEYS, SOME SET WITH HARDSTONES, ENAMELS OR BEAD WORK VARIOUS DATES AND ORIGINS

• Including: 33 keys, including an assortment of hardstone keys, seven crank keys set with enamel decoration - one with a classical female bust to one side and doves to the other, a further pale translucent hardstone key with carved crest and engraved T. Turner, the reverse carved with a classical bust, two keys naively painted in polychrome enamel, a further key with blue translucent guilloché enamel on a polychrome enamel painted figure of a lady, two multi-faceted citrine-set keys, two keys set with multi-coloured bead-work decoration, and one silver mounted blue glass key with etched decoration

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"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."