Lot 656
Composed of a fancy link guard chain of textured design applied with black and white enamel to the obverse and reserve, length 1200mm, a brooch en suite, length 40mm, a pair of earrings en suite, length 55mm, screw back fittings, a buckle en suite length 90mm, a watch hook en suite, length 60mm, a half hunter pocket watch en suite, diameter 40mm, Accompanied by a fitted box.
LITERATURE
Genevieve Cummins, How The Watch Was Worn A Fashion for 500 Years, Antique Collectors' Club, 2010, pp. 61.
Estimate $6,000 - $9,000
Condition Report:
Guard Chain:
In our opinion, the enamel is in good condition, with areas of loss and abrasions. Evidence of later repairs. Clasp secure.
Earrings:
In our opinion, the enamel is intact in very good condition, with some abrasions. Evidence of later repairs. Earring fittings require adjustment.
Brooch:
In our opinion, the enamel is intact in very good condition, with some minor scratches and abrasions. Pin Secure.
Watch Hook:
In our opinion, the enamel is in good condition, with areas of moderate to minor loss scratches and abrasions.
Half Hunter Pocket Watch:
In our opinion, the enamel is in good condition, with areas of moderate to minor loss scratches and abrasions. In working order at time of cataloguing - not timed for accuracy. Dial shows discolouration consummate with age. Hands in good condition. Glass in good condition with some scratches.
Buckle:
In our opinion, the enamel is intact in very good condition, with some minor scratches and abrasions. Evidence of later repairs. Clasp may require some adjustment.
The suite is of very good workmanship with signs of wear consistent with age and use, not noticeable when worn.
Overall condition is very good considering period.
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Session II
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8701
6:00pm - 6 June 2023
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
MEL: Friday 26 - Sunday 28 May, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC
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SYD: Friday 2 - Sunday 4 June, 10am - 4pm
The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW
CONTACT
Lauren Boustridge
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