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TAVANNES WATCH CO A LADY'S ART DECO PLATINUM AND DIAMOND-SET COCKTAIL WATCH CIRCA 1930
Dial: silvered, black Arabic numeral hour markers, black outer minute track, blued steel pointed lozenge hands
Calibre: manual winding, 15 jewels
Case: polished rectangular, hinged back, baguette and single-cut diamond set bezel and articulated geometric buckle form lugs
Closure: stainless steel meshlink bracelet and flip lock clasp
Dimensions: 10 x 20mm, internal circumference approximately 140mm, estimated gross weight 19.1 grams
Signed: dial and movement
Accessories: none



Estimate $1,400 - $1,800

dial: visibly aged and spotting throughout
hands: with tarnish, please note hour hand is complete
glass: fine surface scratches and marks
case: light scuffs, surface scratches extending to all metallic surfaces, diamonds intact, bright and secure in settings, light signs of wear commensurate with age and careful use
movement: setting but not running and will require service at the buyer's discretion/cost Please note that Leonard Joel does not guarantee the future working of movements
bracelet even and smooth, clasp secure

NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH LEONARD JOEL CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS





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Timepieces Sydney

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8819
4:00pm - 17 August 2026
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

VIEWING
BRIS: Sat 1 - Sun 2 Aug, 11am - 5pm, 54 Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe
MEL: Fri 7 - Sun 9 Aug, 11am - 5pm, 2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn
SYD: Fri 14 - Sun 16 Aug, 11am - 5pm, The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street,
Woollahra

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


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