ANONYMOUS 18K (750 thousandths) gold pocket watch, white enamel dial, black railroad minute track, black painted Roman numeral hour markers, small seconds at six o'clock, Louis XV style gilt hands. Smooth 18K (750 thousandths) gold bezel. Hinged 18K (750 thousandths) gold caseback with floral engraving and blank central cartouche, dust cover on 18K (750 thousandths) gold hinge. Pendent hand-wound mechanical movement. Watch non-functional at time of appraisal, with no guarantee of future operation or condition of parts. Scratches to the case, numerous accidents to the dial, polished caseback. Late 19th century Diameter 43 mm Gross weight 58 g

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.