Ending 23rd Jul, 2023 17:00
Collective: Jewellery, Silver & Accessories Timed Sale
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An early Victorian 18ct gold hunter fob watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, to a key wind ¾ plate movement signed Rob't Roskell, Liverpool, the engine-turned case hallmarked for Chester 1844, maker's mark CJ, movement and case numbered 53383, (glass deficient), accompanied by a curb-link Albert chain with swivel clasp and T-bar, stamped '18', suspending a Kingdom of Prussia gold coin dated 1778, with later fixed pendant fitting, watch case diameter 4.25cm, chain length 35.5cm (2)
Sold for £2,400
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
An early Victorian 18ct gold hunter fob watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, to a key wind ¾ plate movement signed Rob't Roskell, Liverpool, the engine-turned case hallmarked for Chester 1844, maker's mark CJ, movement and case numbered 53383, (glass deficient), accompanied by a curb-link Albert chain with swivel clasp and T-bar, stamped '18', suspending a Kingdom of Prussia gold coin dated 1778, with later fixed pendant fitting, watch case diameter 4.25cm, chain length 35.5cm (2)
Watch: hairline fractures, surface wear and dust resdiue to dial and circular chip to subsidiary dial, near to spindle. Sizeable area of dark solder repair to cover on case, near to hinge. Multiple dents, dings and creases to case, with considerable wear throughout and patchy rubbing to the engine-turned decoration. The cover and case back do not close flushly to the case. Thinning to top loop, inner glass is missing. Marks have patchy wear. The movement does not currently wind or run and requires repair. Gross weight approx. 69.2gm. Chain: general surface wear throughout, clasps are functioning but worn. Many of the curb links are marked, with patchy wear to these marks. Maker's marks are indistinct. Gross weight approx. 47.7gm. Coin has considerable wear and some thinning, diameter 2.35cm, gross weight (including fitting) approx. 6.6gm.
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Auction: Collective: Jewellery, Silver & Accessories Timed Sale, ending 23rd Jul, 2023
