Lot 1
Dial: gilt engine-turned and foliate engraved, Roman numerals, blued spade hands
Movement: three-quarter plate lever movement, crown wind, lever set, no. 2535998
Case: engine turned with foliate decoration and cartouche at centre engraved with original owner's initials F.M.S./1890
Case and cuvette number: 404
Dimensions: 40mm diameter, 55.8 grams
Signed: movement
Accessories: 9ct and 18ct gold ornate Albertina formed as a double rope link chain, with a tri-colour gold barrel form slider suspending tassles, swivel and ring clasp, approximately 360mm, 26.8 grams, together with its original receipt from The Watch & Clock Repairs Company and Importers. Sole Proprietors of the Mechanical Dog Timepiece. 120 (late 78) Russell Street Melbourne, dated 24 December 1890
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
dial: good
glass: crack at IIII
hands: good
case: light surface scratches, defined engraved decorations and normal traces of use commensurate with age
movement: running, setting, but not recently serviced or timed and may require service at the buyer's discretion
case clicks shut securely
watch chain with minor signs of metal fatigue testing as 18ct to rope chains and 9ct carat to barrel form sliders
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.
Timepieces
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
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