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Lot 23

A 15CT GOLD WATCH LORGNETTE RETAILED BY MAPPIN & WEBB CIRCA 1915
Dial: gilt engine-turned, Arabic numerals, blued spade hands
Movement: jewelled Swiss lever movement, crown wind, crown set
Case: polished round, to a spring loaded lorgnette with fluted and acanthus handle opening to two circular lens
Case number: 7313
Dimensions: 24mm diameter, overall length approximately 165mm, 38 grams
Signed: dial signed by retailer
Accessories: none


Estimate $2,500 - $3,500

Sold for $3,400

dial and hands: light signs of ageing
glass: good
case: light surface scratches and scuffs to all gold surfaces, spring action for glasses working but release sprung lever with some stiffness
overall normal traces of use commensurate with age
movement: running and setting but not recently serviced or timed, may require service at buyer's discretion,
lorgnette function oprates but sticks a bit
Please note that Leonard Joel does not guarantee the future working of movements
overall condition: very good






The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

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AUCTION
Sale: LJ8797
4:00pm - 20 October 2025
Hawthorn

VIEWING
BNE: Sat 4 Oct, 10am - 4pm, 54 Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe
SYD: Fri 10 - Sun 12 Oct, 10am - 4pm, The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street,
Woollahra
ADE: Wed 15 Oct, 12pm - 6pm, 429 Pulteney St, Adelaide
MEL: Fri 17 - Sun 19 Oct, 10am - 4pm, 2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn

CONTACT
Patricia Kontos
patricia.kontos@leonardjoel.com.au


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