16th Jul, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
2212
Rolex: A Rare Art Deco Observatory Quality Open Faced Pocket Watch
signed Rolex, Observatory, circa 1935
manual wound lever movement signed, movement inscribed Elinvar Balance & HPG and Breguet HPG, adjusted to six positions, two tone silvered dial with Breguet style Arabic numerals, seconds dial, blued steel hands, snap-on back with an engraved inscription, inside back cover with maker's mark Keystone Victory and numbered 4033275, with Rolex fitted box, together with a gilt metal chain and pen knife
43mm wide
Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £900 - £1,200
Case with surface scratches, case sides with minor dents in parts, case back with an engraved inscription "Mizpah Edgar from Grace Xmas 1941", case with no gold hallmark and no foreign gold marks, dial with staining marks between 10 and 1 o'clock positions, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement in going order. Total watch weight without chain and knife is 39.4g. Later added gilt metal chain and pen knife.
Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Jul, 2022
To include attractive and beautiful pieces of jewellery, with a selection of fine jewels by Boodles, Bulgari, Chopard, Tiffany, Hennell and Cartier, a strong selection of vintage collector’s and luxury modern watches, and fine pieces of period silver.
Viewing
Sunday 10 July 11am-4pm, Monday 11 July to Friday 15 July 10am-4pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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