22nd Mar, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
  Lot 104
 

104

A German Army Second World War Chrome Plated Wristwatch, signed Silvana, 1940's, (calibre 1575) manual wound lever movement, black coloured dial with luminous Arabic numerals and signed Silvana Wasserdicht, gilt painted outer minute track, seconds dial, case with screw back stamped Stahl Boden Wasserdicht and military marks DH and numbered 321930
33mm wide

Sold for £140
Estimated at £100 - £150


 

Case with chrome plating rubbed throughout, case with scratches, crown is rubbed, later strap and buckle, plexi glass with scratches, original dial finish with staining marks and small scratches, dial Arabic luminous numerals are all discoloured, luminous numerals very slightly lacking in parts, possibly later hands, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement in going order.

 


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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 22nd Mar, 2023

The sale will offer a good Private Collection of 19th Century Pistols, including fine pair of 19th Century 28 Bore Percussion Saw Handled Duelling/Target Pistols by Edward London and a U.S. Colt Model 1851 Navy Six Shooter. They are joined by interesting medal groups, including a Second World War Group awarded to Sergeant George Nattrass, a survivor of the Battle of Arnhem, which are sold alongside a published account of his experiences in the Battle (READ MORE). Further highlights include an Edwardian Officer's Dress Sporran to the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and a good selection of edged weapons from Private Collections. 

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