13th Nov, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST
An 18 Carat Gold Pocket Watch, signed John Moncas, Liverpool, 1825, single fusee lever movement signed and numbered 4346, balance cock inscribed "patent", three-armed steel balance, diamond endstone, dust cover, enamel dial with Roman numerals, seconds dial, case sides, bezel and case back rim decorated with flower heads and scrolls, case maker's mark JFHF and Chester hallmark for 1825, case numbered 4346, 50mm wide
Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,500
Case with surface scratches, back cover with engine turning rubbed, dial with cracks and chips, hour hand is broken and half of the hand is missing, later minute hand, hand setting correctly, winding smoothly, movement is clean and in going order. Total watch weight 140.3g.
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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 13th Nov, 2021
Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sales are held three times a year, coinciding with the Fine Sales. They offer the top tier of consignments, focusing on important diamonds, fine period and designer jewellery, the most desirable vintage and modern luxury watches by top makers and fine pieces of period silver.
Entries are invited for forthcoming sales.
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