KLETT A SÜHL | VARI-COLOUR GOLD AND STEEL VERGE WATCH WITH CHINOISERIE CASECIRCA 1760

Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, Arabic outer track, signed Klett A SühlMovement: gilded full plate, verge escapement, pierced and engraved balance bridge, fusee and chain, signed Klett A SühlCase: steel with applied three-colour gold decoration, case back depicting two oriental figuresDimensions: 44mm diameter

DIAL: scratch to the centre, chip to the edge at II, fine cracks at VI. CASE: decoration rubbed and worn. French gold import mark to the bow. Signs of restoration to the inside MOVEMENT: winds but is not running, balance rotates freely when power is applied to the train Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion
"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."

There was a fashion for multi-coloured gold decoration on steel in the 1750s and 1760s in France, Germany and Austria.