Lot 28
Comprising of one quiver-form etcus east with two figures, scrolls and geometric design borders in high relief opening to reveal an incomplete fitted interior with two similarly decorated thimble holders and gilt metal open faced, key wind, repousse decorated pocked watch. Signed 'Sam Smith, Liverpool' with engraved full plate movement elaborately pierced and engraved balance cock, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer minute trunk. Plain gilt metal inner case, the outer case repousse decorated in a central classical scene surrounded by scrolls and flowers. All suspended on a similarly decorated gilt metal frame.
England, circa 1760.
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
The repousse case is in good condition with surface scratching consistent with age. The white enamel dial has two chips by the thumb piece and a couple of surface scratches. The chatelaine is in good condition. The etui has no contents.
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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.
The Collection of Dr Trevor Hyde, Sydney
"Chatelaines: Utility to Glorious Extravagance" (1994) by Genevieve E. Cummins.
The Collector's Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8367
6:00pm - 30 June 2020
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Viewing in Sydney:
Friday 26th – Monday 29th June, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Hamish Clark
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au
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