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Lot 20

AN 18CT GOLD DIAMOND RUBY AND EMERALD SET PAINTED MINIATURE OPENFACE POCKETWATCH CIRCA 1890
Dial: with later painting of a lover's eye, painted Arabic numerals, fancy scroll hands
Movement: jewelled Swiss lever, crown wind, pin set
Case: the obverse with floral relief design of a peacock perched on a branch highlighted by diamonds, rubies and emeralds, gold cuvette
Case and cuvette number: 237407
Dimensions: 27mm diameter, 18.7 grams
Notes: dial painted with eye portrait by Robyn Rich, drawing inspiration from a painting of Countess of Vilches by Frederico de Madrazo

Estimate $1,800 - $2,000

Sold for $2,200

dial and hands: good
glass: superficial scratches
case: light surface scratches and marks, cuvette some rubbing and light dents, all gemstone embellishments complete and intact, case missing one hinge pin, normal traces of light use commensurate with age
movement: running and setting but not recently serviced or timed, may require service at the buyer's discretion
case clicks shut securely
Please note that Leonard Joel does not guarantee the future working of movements
overall condition: very good

Additional information:
Robyn Rich, artist, works predominantly in small scale in the tradition of miniature paintings. Her technically masterful paintings are steeped in themes of initmacy, memory and devotion. Recently, Robyn's self-portrait miniature Between Silence and Seeingwas shortlisted by the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers, London.


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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