5th May, 2017 10:00 GMT/BST

Country House Sale

 
  Lot 71
 

71

Two lady's fob watches and an open faced pocket watch, the first, open faced pocket watch,...

Two lady's fob watches and an open faced pocket watch, the first, open faced pocket watch, signed Stauffer C De Fonds, circa 1890, cylinder movement, enamel dial with Roman numerals, pendant stamped 18k, 44mm wide, the second, lady's fob watch, circa 1900, cylinder movement, gold coloured dial with Roman numerals, case stamped 18k, 36mm wide,
lady's fob watch, enamel dial with Roman numerals, case stamped 935, 38mm wide (3)

Sold for £500
Estimated at £500 - £600


 

13.04.17, The open faced pocket watch case with surface scratches and small dents, covers are slightly springing when closed, base metal cuvette, cuvette hinge is worn, dial with hairline cracks and small chips, engine turning is rubbed, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, total watch weight 56.3g, the second, the fob watch stamped 18k, case with surface scratches and small dents, button in the pendant is missing and the bow is loose, glass with small scratches, dial with small scratches, hands are stained, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement in going order, total watch weight 35.5g, the third, case with surface scratches and small dents, dial with small scratches, movement is fully wound and not working.

 


We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated.

Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.

Auction: Country House Sale, 5th May, 2017

Country House Sale

View all lots in this sale

Sell one like this

If you've got a similar item to sell, complete the valuation form below and one of our experts will get in touch. 

YOUR DETAILS

ITEM DETAILS

Upload images

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.


CONFIRM & SUBMIT