A diamond set hunter fob watch, the white enamel dial with stylised Arabic numerals and gilt scrolled hands, to a keyless wind movement, the case with lasque-cut diamond accents and foliate scroll borders, stamped '0,585 14K' and numbered 194045, accompanied by a fancy-link chain with swivel and bolt ring clasps, one clasp stamped '15', watch case diameter 2.85cm, chain length 51cm
Sold for £900
Estimated at £500 - £700
A diamond set hunter fob watch, the white enamel dial with stylised Arabic numerals and gilt scrolled hands, to a keyless wind movement, the case with lasque-cut diamond accents and foliate scroll borders, stamped '0,585 14K' and numbered 194045, accompanied by a fancy-link chain with swivel and bolt ring clasps, one clasp stamped '15', watch case diameter 2.85cm, chain length 51cm
Watch: surafce wear to dial, ocassional small losses to numerals, patchy corrosion to hands. Circular scuffs and surface wear to glass. Dings and dents to case, which is of light gauge, with surface wear throughout. Some gapping at sides of case to cover and back, when closed. Marks have patchy wear. Diamonds have a dull greyish appearance, with fractures and chips. The movement currently runs when wound but is untested for working order, which cannot be guaranteed. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approximately 17.5gm. Chain: surface wear throughout, thinning to some links. The clasps are functioning but do not match and some may be later replacements. Additional section of chain measures 7.5cm. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approximately 37.2gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 15th Nov, 2023
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