13th May, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Novelti: An Unusual Square Shaped Art Deco 14 Carat Gold Pocket Watch, retailed by Novelti, Berlin, W.8, circa 1925, manual wound lever movement, split bimetallic balance with a blued overcoil hairspring, gold coloured dial with Arabic numerals, seconds dial, case stamped 0.585 and numbered 150169 and engraved with a presentation date to the inside back cover
42mm wide
Sold for £550
Estimated at £300 - £400
Case with surface scratches, back cover with small dents, inside back cover with an engraved presentation date "13.9.25", front glass with two minor chips to the outer edges and small scratches in parts, dial is discoloured and with small scratches, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement in going order, total watch weight 56.2g.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 13th May, 2023
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