Châtelaine watch in silver (800 thousandths) and yellow gold (750 thousandths) decorated with 3 gilded floral elements on red enamel. The borders punctuated with rose-cut diamonds support a yellow gold collar watch with matching floral enamel back. The setting is set with rose-cut diamonds. The silver spatula. Number 11014. Eagle head and wild boar hallmarks. Glass to fix. 2 diamonds missing. Later spring ring. Scratches. Height 14 mm. PB: 68.8g

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.