American Waltham Gold-plated pocket watch with mechanical movement, circa 1908 - Round case, smooth bezel, empire caseband, oval bezel, fluted crown, screw-down back chased with a bouquet of flowers and a coat of arms in guilloché decoration. - White enamel dial, black painted minute track and Arabic numerals, apple hands, small seconds at 6 o'clock. Case, dial and movement signed. Case numbered 1338540 Movement numbered 12674121 Hand-wound mechanical movement with beautifully decorated movement and adjuster Diameter: 55 mm Condition report: Good overall condition, scratches from use, glass is detached, watch is working at time of appraisal, no guarantee over time, servicing recommended.

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.