18th Mar, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
Lot 2282
 

2282

John Lunan: An 18 Carat Gold Verge Pocket Watch, signed John Lunan, Early 19th Century, key wound single chain fusee verge movement signed and numbered 1823, diamond endstone, dust cover stamped inside TB, enamel dial with Roman numerals and numbered 1823, case with engine turned back cover and sides, case maker's mark WR, Chester gold assay mark, (date letter rubbed)
50mm wide

Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £900 - £1,200


 

Case with surface scratches, case back and sides with dents, case maker's mark is rubbed but still visible, hallmark date letter is rubbed and not visible, dial with small hairline cracks, dial edge with very minor chips between 9 and 10 o'clock, minute hand is slightly bent, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement in going order. Total watch weight 119.7g.

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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 18th Mar, 2023

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.

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Sunday 12th March 11am-4pm, Monday 13th March - Friday 17th March 10am-4pm and morning of the sale from 8am. 

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