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Click here to subscribeThe Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Serving Sister’s shoulder badge, silver and enamel, on lady’s bow riband, good very fine Order of the League of Mercy, lady’s shoulder badge (2), both silver-gilt and enamel, both on lady’s bow riband, one in Vaughtons, Birmingham, case of issue, nearly extremely fine (3) £100-£140
Pair: Maria G. A. McGuire, Royal Household Jubilee 2002, unnamed as issued, on lady’s bow riband, in card box of issue; Royal Household Faithful Service Medal, E.II.R., suspension dated ‘1983-2003’ (Maria Gretta Ann McGuire) on lady’s bow riband, in Royal Mint case of issue, extremely fine (2) £240-£280 --- Sold with a Golden Jubilee Halcyon Days presentation box, gilt and enamel, the inside inscribed ‘The Golden Jubilee, Presented by Her majesty the Queen, Christmas 2002’.
A rare Great War ‘airship operations’ D.S.C. group of four awarded to Captain C. S. Coltson, Royal Air Force, late Royal Naval Air Service, winner of the King’s Medal at the R.N.C. Dartmouth in 1913, who was decorated for a well-executed and convincing attack on a U-Boat in February 1917, while in command of H.M. Airship C-22 Distinguished Service Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued, hallmarks for London 1917; 1914-15 Star (Mid. C. S. Coltson, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. C. S. Coltson, R.A.F.); together with the Royal Naval College Dartmouth, King’s Medal, G.V.R., 44mm, gold (Chief Cadet Captain Charles Sydney Coltson) the reverse dated ‘1913’, minor edge nicks to last, good very fine and better (5) £3,000-£4,000 --- D.S.C. London Gazette 1 October 1917: ‘For services on patrol duties and submarine searching in Home Waters.’ The original recommendation states: ‘The Commanding Officer would like to submit his opinion that both pilots and crews of airships have behaved exceedingly well, and that if it can be proved that C-22 actually sunk the submarine, the conduct of Flight Lieutenant C. S. Coltson, R.N., should be specially recognised, as it would be a great encouragement to Airship Pilots. It may be pointed out that this officer has shown exceptional coolness and ability in flying since he has been at this station, and the Commanding Officer would further mention that lately the weather has been far from ideal for airships flying owing to strong N.E. winds and low visibility, the position of the station taken into consideration.’ Charles Sydney Coltson, who was born in October 1896, entered the R.N.C. Dartmouth as a Naval Cadet in 1911, and was awarded the King’s Gold Medal on his graduation in the summer of 1913, this medal being awarded to the Cadet whose personal qualities and academic ability were rated the highest of his particular entry. Having then gone to sea as a Midshipman in the battleship Hibernia in May 1914, he transferred to the Royal Naval Air Service and went out to France as a trainee airship pilot in October 1915, gaining flying time in the SS-15 at Marquise. Returning to the Home Establishment, Coltson was appointed a Flight Sub Lieutenant at Pembroke Airship Station in March 1916, and a Flight Lieutenant at Kingsnorth Airship Station in September 1916. Transferring to Mullion Airship Station, Cornwall, in early 1917, under Squadron Commander the Hon. C. M. P. Brabazon, Coltson was awarded his D.S.C for his command of the C-22 on a patrol in February 1917. His official report takes up the story: ‘On Monday 12 February 1917, while on patrol in H.M. Airship C-22, about 10 miles E.S.E. of Falmouth at 0845 I sighted a Norwegian steamer on my port bow with boats lowered. Proceeding over the vessel I noticed a pulling boat returning to the ship and, looking in the direction from which she had come, noticed a large patch of oil on the surface of the water. This I discovered to be the remains of a ship apparently torpedoed, a large quantity of wreckage marking the spot. By this time two trawlers had arrived and, descending to 200 feet, I was able to communicate with them by Semaphore, thus learning that the wreckage was the remains of a vessel torpedoed three quarters of an hour beforehand. I also learnt that the submarine had been sighted for a few minutes, but no information could be given concerning her course. I reported my information by wireless to the station, and then started to sweep to the West and South. At 10:30, while on a course E.S.E. from the Manacles, and position 59 L.F.R., both by D.R. and from the Lizard Wireless, I spotted a submarine coming to the surface one mile on my port bow. She was apparently proceeding West. When her conning tower was above the surface, and the wash of the hull just becoming visible, she must have sighted the airship, and made all haste to submerge again. She had just succeeded in submerging when I got over the spot and the first bomb I dropped fell some way ahead of her and failed to explode. By putting the helm hard over I was able to release my second bomb almost immediately after; this was as near a direct hit as possible, the bomb exploding with delay action fuse directly over the swirl left by the conning tower of the submarine. A large quantity of oil came to the surface as well as numerous small bubbles. Nothing further was seen of the submarine. The bombs were dropped from a height of 1,000 feet. A large steamer of 7-8000 tons was approaching, proceeding up channel, and I signalled “Submarine” to her by flash lamp; whether she took in the message or not I cannot say. It is possible the submarine spotted this vessel and was lying in wait for her. After this I reported by wireless and suggested trawlers should be sent; I then remained in the immediate vicinity for close on two hours, and later for another two hours swept an area with a radius of about 15 miles from the spot. There were, however, no signs of the submarine, which I believe to have been sunk by the second bomb. Eventually I was obliged to return to base owing to trouble with both engines, and the wind increasing, landing at 1505. During the patrol the weather was thick, visibility being between two and three miles, and occasional drizzling rain.’ C-22 was lost in the Channel midway between Land’s End and Ushant on 21 March 1917 - but pilot and crew were rescued. Appointed C.O. of the C-2 in August 1917, Coltson remained similarly employed until May 1918, accompanying research revealing numerous patrols out of Mullion. He was recommended for advancement to the rank of Captain in the Royal Air Force, his Commanding Officer reporting: ‘This officer has flown over 1300 hours on patrol. He has shown considerable initiative and sound judgement in all his work. He has flown in very rough weather, fog and mist, navigating his ship with great skill. He has carried out successfully a large amount of convoy work, and has engaged the enemy on several occasions. In view of this officer’s services and conduct, I strongly recommend him for promotion to Captain, R.A.F.’ Of those engagements, relevant Observer’s Reports reveal Coltson and the C-2 carrying out an attack on an enemy submarine on 9 August 1917 - ‘Dropped two 100lb. bombs about 300 yards and 200 yards ahead of swirl left by submarine ... Landed at 1400. Very gusty wind 25-30 m.p.h. Rough landing, broke forward propeller, two feet tear in envelope forward. Time in Air: 5 hours and 55 minutes. Distance Flown: 200 miles.’ Sadly, however, Coltson’s gallant and promising career was curtailed in November 1918, when he fell victim to the influenza pandemic. He is buried in Berechurch (St. Michael’s) Churchyard, Essex. Sold with extensive copied research including various photographic images of the recipient.
Austria, Empire, Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, Second Class badge (2), both 47mm x 38mm, silver and enamel, silver marks on suspension ring, the first with War Decoration wreath; the second on lady’s bow riband, minor red enamel damage to one arm of reverse of latter, otherwise good very fine (2) £80-£100
Germany, Third Reich, Cross of Honour of the German Mother, 2nd type (3) First Class badge, gilt bronze and enamel; Second Class badge, silvered and enamel; Third Class badge, bronze and enamel, all complete with neck ribands; together with the three related miniature awards, these all mounted for wear on bow ribands, generally very fine (3) £80-£100 --- Sold together with two original photographs, both mounted on card, the first depicting a German mother sitting alongside her husband and wearing her Mother’s Cross; the second, taken on the same occasion, now additionally showing the couple with four of their adult daughters.
Tunisia, Kingdom, Order of Nichan Iftikah, 2nd type, Officer’s breast badge, 70mm including bow suspension x 49mm, silver and enamel, monogram of Muhammad V an-Nasir (1906-22) to centre, silver marks to reverse, with rosette on riband, minor red enamel damage to top ray, otherwise very fine £50-£70
A Second War M.B.E. awarded to Miss Constance I. Murray, Clerical Officer, Offices of the Cabinet and Minister of Defence The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Civil) Member’s 2nd type, breast badge, silver, on lady’s bow riband, with named Buckingham Palace enclosure, in Royal Mint case of issue, extremely fine £120-£160 --- M.B.E. London Gazette 9 January 1946. Miss Constance Irene Murray, later Mrs. Cosslett, served as a Clerical Officer at the Cabinet Office during the Second World War. Sold with a copy of the London Gazette announcing the award; various official letters regarding the award, including those from 10 Downing Street and the Central Chancery; various letters of congratulations on the award; and other letters.
Three: Able Seaman H. Follett, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (J.16423, H. Follett. A.B. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.16423 H. Follett. A.B. R.N.) some staining to reverse of Star, otherwise very fine Three: Carpenters Crew H. E. Marriott, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (M.14892, H. Marriott, Car. Cr., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (M 14892 H. E. Marriott. Car. Cr. R.N.) very fine (6) £70-£90 --- Harry Follett was born in Cardiff on 18 April 1895 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class on 28 March 1912. He was advanced to Ordinary Seaman, H.M.S. Devonshire on 18 April 1913, and to Able Seaman on 4 January 1915. He subsequently served during the Great War in H.M.S. Vivid I, H.M.S. Wellington (Cicala) and H.M.S. Cleopatra. He was invalided out of the service in September 1918, suffering from tuberculosis contracted on active service. Henry Ernest Marriott was born at Bow, Middlesex, on 16 July 1892 and joined the Royal Navy on a hostilities only basis, as Carpenters Crewman, H.M.S. Pembroke II, on 17 August 1915. He subsequently served in H.M.S. St. George and H.M.S. Pembroke II, and was demobilised on 23 February 1919.
Voluntary Aid Detachment VAD British Empire Medal WW2 BEM Group. A rare BEM, believed to be one of only 27 awarded to women of the VAD during WW2, Awarded to Mrs Eva Margaret Sewart of the VAD East Lancashire Red Cross. Comprising: British Empire Medal (Military Division), Ladies Bow (No W/564050 CPL CLK EVA M. SEWART V.A.D), Defence Medal, War Medal mounted as worn. British Red Cross Medals for Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing, Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid. County Badge East Lancashire. Red Cross medals named. Also with a VAD Mobile armband and Red Cross cloth badge. The announcement of the British Empire Medal (Military) appeared in the London Gazette on the 2nd June 1943. Mrs Eva Margaret Sewart was born in March 1916 and is noted as Religion Plymouth Brethren, she joined the British Red Cross in June 1937. On the 20th August 1938 she underwent training at the York Military Hospital and during WW2 served at the Military Hospital Lancaster with the rank of Corporal Clark. She was married to the Reverend R.A Harpur who served as an Army Chaplain. She died in July 1996.
Robin Hood Rifles Victorian waist belt clasp. Good scarce blackened brass interlocking buckle by Hobson and Sons, Lt. Windmill St. London. Circlet inscribed ROBIN HOOD RIFLES NOTTINGHAM; hatched centre bearing shield, bow, arrow, horn and oak sprig. Unique oakleaf ornamented ends, one inscribed EVOCATUS, the other PARATUS; also bearing four bosses, each with numeral from unit formation date 1859. GC (one half numbered, the other blank so possibly a very close marriage)
Small 14ct cylinder pocket watch, gilt bar movement signed D.a.1, metal cuvette, gilt engraved Roman numeral dial, within a signed engraved case, 49.3gm, 42mm (at fault)-Movement - over wound and not functioning, requires repair.Dial - rubbing to the numerals.Glass - light surface marks.Hands - some surface corrosion.Case - inner case is base metal, bow plated and rubbed.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots
AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF SHAH JAHANIndia, Rajasthan, 19th century. Gouache and gold color on paper. Shah Jahan is portrayed standing sideways, his left hand holding an arrow, his right a bow, with a sword and a shield at his side. Wearing a yellow sash over an ochre tunic with fine gilt decoration, adorned in beaded jewelry, and wearing a bejeweled headdress. Condition: Overall, in good condition and well presenting, with little wear, minor traces of soiling, tiny losses, and few touch-ups. Provenance: Danish private collection. Dimensions: Sheet size 29 x 18.5 cm
RETURN FROM THE NIGHT HUNT BY ZHU LIANGCAIChina, dated 1887. Ink and watercolor on segmented paper. The fan-shaped painting depicts two men, one riding a horse, the other walking next to him. They are carrying arrow, bow and a gun. The men just returned from a successful hunt, having shot two birds, which are hanging from the gun. Calligraphy and seal mark on the upper left.Inscriptions: Text (translated): 'On a summer day of the year Dinghai, in the style of Chen Chun (1483-1544). For Ziliang. Liangcai Zhu Zi toiling away in Zhongpu Jixiao Studio'.Zhu Zi (c. 1864-1940), also known as Zhu Liangcai, was an expert calligrapher and master painter of the Hai School. Especially his paintings of figures, flowers and landscapes gained popularity. Zhu Zi lived in Shanghai, where he was known as one of the 'Four Master Painters of Jiangnan'.Provenance: From the collection of Professor Jan Wirgin (1932-2020). Jan Wirgin studied Classic Chinese and History of Art at Stockholm University. Later, he joined the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stockholm, first as a curator and then between 1981-1998 as the director of the museum. Further, he published numerous articles during his work as the editor of the Bulletin of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities. One of his most famous works is the book "Chinese Art history" (1972), which is still one of the most read books for students of Chinese art history in Sweden.Condition: The painting with some abrasions along the folds, material loss, and tears that have been touched up.Dimensions: Image size 51 x 21 cm, paper cover 63.5 x 32.5 cm Laid down on paper with protective cover.Auction result comparison: Compare a fan painting from Zhu Liangcai, title 'Man Watching A Crane', at Nanjing Classic Auctions Co., Ltd. in Collection of Danqing — Chinese Calligraphy and Paintings on 18 July 2021, lot 628, estimated for RMB 10,000-20,000.
AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF A RULER HUNTING ON HORSEBACKIndia, Rajasthan, 19th century. Watercolors and gold on paper. The ruler mounted on a chestnut horse with elaborate gold caparison, holding in his hands a bow and arrow, his small barefooted female companion secured behind him with a blue sash, a halo behind the ruler's head, all on a green ground below the blue sky with three clouds.Provenance: From an English private collection.Condition: Good condition with minor wear, soiling, staining, and creasing, small tears to edges, few minuscule losses, possibly microscopic touchups.Dimensions: Image size 30.5 x 24 cm.Literature comparison: Compare a related Indian miniature painting of Jhujar Singh on horseback, dated ca. 1720-1730, in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 2002.349.
A THANGKA OF EKADASHAMUKHA AVALOKITESHVARATibet, c. 1900s. Distemper on cloth. Depicting the bodhisattva with eleven heads and eight arms, adorned in an elaborate dhoti, flowing patterned robes and jewelry, with two hands held together in namaskara mudra, one held out in varada mudra, and the other hands each holding a different attribute including a dharma wheel, a mala, a lotus blossom, a bow, and a long-life vessel, standing against a halo radiating golden threads of light, atop a large lotus flower emerging from the water. Framed by a fine brocade mounting. Inscriptions to backside. Provenance: Private collection, Belgium. Acquired in Ladakh in August 1985.Condition: Very good condition, minor creasing, the fabric mount with stains and minor material loss.Dimensions: Image size 68.8 x 44.5 cm, Size 116 x 69.5 (incl. mounting)
A George III mahogany and satinwood low boy, in the manner of Sheraton, the cross banded and bow fronted top above an arrangement of one long and two short conforming drawers, each applied with brass droplet handles and enclosing an arched recess flanked by satinwood inlaid spandrels, raised upon legs of tapering square section, 79cm H x 93cm W x 48cm D 48cm at deepest point, handles are later associated.
A late George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers, the crossbanded top inlaid with ebony stringing, over two short and three long graduated, oak lined and cock beaded drawers, applied with oval brass back plates and swing handles, above a shaped apron, raised upon bracket feet, 100cm H x 108cm W x 55cm D
A Victorian green velour tub chair, with a button back and bow front seat, raised upon turned front legs and plain back swept rear legs and castors, 73cm high, along with a second Victorian tub type chair in matching green fabric, raised upon carved and knopped front legs, plain back swept rear legs and castors, 77cm high (2)
A WOOD NETSUKE OF TRAVELERS IN A SHIP ATTRIBUTED TO KAGETOSHIAttributed to Kagetoshi, unsignedJapan, 19th centuryCarved from a dark reddish wood and depicting a ship with carved dragon on its bow, on board a group of people and a horse. The addition of the horse is very rare. Attributed to Kagetoshi.LENGTH 4.5 cmCondition: Very good age-related condition.Provenance: European private collection.
A Regency mahogany dressing table, in the manner of Gillow's of Lancaster, three-quarter gallery, inverted bow-front centre section with a single drawer, flanked by drawers and cupboards, spaced by fluted engaged legs, brass toes and castors, width 135cm, depth 60cm, height 86cm.Condition report:Old repairs/refixing to the gallery, the top has some scratches and marks, small infilled split to front right corner, right handle of centre drawer is missing, two circular handle plaques missing from side drawers, there is a working key for both cupboards and locks that work, left side bottom section of reeding is loose but er have the piece, legs and casters are good.Further images have been uploaded to the lot page on our website for you to view.
An Austro-Hungarian gem set oval hinged locket, c.1930,on a watch chain, c.1930. The locket with an oval blister pearl in a crimped collet at the centre, with smaller blister pearls and oval mixed cut foiled sapphires and topaz, all in matching collets and scattered square cut foil backed emeralds and split pearls, in matching collets, to an enamelled ground. An articulated enamel bow surmount, set with matching gemstones, to a hand engraved foil back cover and suspended on an Arts & Crafts chain, set with simulated pearls and faceted pink paste beads. Austro-Hungarian mark for 0.800 standard silver. Maker's mark unidentified HB. Locket 65 x 37mm including surmount, 36.72gLosses to the enamel.Foil back deterioration.Tarnished - dirty.
A continental ruby, sapphire and diamond spray brooch, c.1950,with a spray of twisted wire open leaves. The leaves each set with either a graduated circular mixed cut ruby, or sapphire, with a brilliant cut diamond, all in white collets and set alternately. A twisted wire bow surmount, four claw set with rows of brilliant cut diamonds to a pin and roller catch. Marked 18k. 55 x 38mm, 28.26gDiamonds bright and lively.Gemstones bright and lively.Clasp in working order.
A Continental moonstone, seed pearl, diamond and cultured pearl necklace,with a scrolling bow shaped centrepiece. Graduated oval cabochon moonstones, all milligrain set in yellow collets, with white foliate scrolls to the centre, grain set with eight cut diamonds, seed pearls, peg set between with a cabochon moonstone pendant drop. A later chain composed of cultured pearls, strung on gold wire to a diamond cut circular box clasp with a peg set pearl to the centre. Tested as approximately 14ct gold and silver. Centrepiece 78mm wide, 23.06gMinor light surface marks.Clasp secure.
An 18ct gold key wind open faced pocket watch,42mm diameter. A gold engine turned and hand engraved dial, with raised black enamel Roman numerals and blued spade hands. A chased bezel, milled case sides and hand engraved case back with a chased pendant and bow. The movement signed Cozens, Matthews & Thorpe, 10 Bunhill Row, London, hallmarked 18ct gold, London 1767. Movement no. 75061. Suspended on a faceted trace link watch chain with a large bolt ring and swivel clip end, marked 18, a garter and loop gold cased watch key and a 15ct gold elliptical propelling pencil by Sampson and Mordan & Co., London 1903. Chain 330mm long, 58.56g, 10.17g, 2.96gProvenance: The residual contents of Bixley Manor by instruction of the executors of Sir Timothy Colman KG.Winds and ticking, but no guarantee as to continued running or time keeping.Glass scratched.Minor marks to the dial.Losses to the enamel numerals.Chain tarnished.Light surface marks commensurate with its age.
An 18ct gold key wind open faced pocket watch,with a 47mm case. A gold engine turned and textured dial with raised Roman numerals, a four colour gold garland chapter ring and blued hands, damaged. A plain bezel with deeply chased case sides and a circular barley engine turned case back, with a chased pendant and bow, London 1818. Movement unsigned, no. 35608. 114.60gLight surface marks commensurate with its age. Winds, not ticking even when gently shaken.Hour hand broken.Dial tarnished.Wear to the engine turned case back.Glass scratched.Wear to the bow (inside edge)
A Continental gold pin set open faced fob watch, 32mm diameter with a white and pink enamel dial, black Roman numerals and blued spade hands. Engraved case sides and back, and a vacant cartouche. Marked 18k, tested as approximately 18ct gold. Suspended on a gold mounted black moiré ribbon fob, tested as approximately 9ct gold, with 9ct gold medal, Birmingham 1926. 25.67g, 11.95gCurrently running. No guarantee as to timekeeping or continued running. Crown winds and hands adjust. Hairline cracks to dial, some minor marks to dial, a dead insect underneath the glass. Dents to case back and sides. Plating to crown and bow worn. Surface marks/scratches to gold of fob and medal.
An 18ct gold hunter side wind pocket watch,with a 49mm case. A hand engraved monogram to the front cover, with a white dial, black Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial. Plain back case and gold cuvette. London 1884. Suspended on a 9ct gold open curb link chain with a 'T' bar and two swivel clips. Case no. 47998. 512mm long, 102.99g, 46.25gReplacement white base metal bow.Glass deficient.Minute hand deficient.Front cover - dent near the edge.Noticeable scratches and marks.Wear to the monogram.Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Makes a clunking noise when wound - does not wind. Crown does not pull out. Albert - significant wear between all the links and the bolt ring.
An 18ct gold lever set open faced chronograph pocket watch, 57mm diameter, with a white enamel dial, black Roman numerals and gold spade hands, with a blued centre second sweep. The case back with engraved monogram 'LR', to gold cuvette with presentation inscription 'Presented to County Councillor Levi Rees, by the inhabitants of Cwmllynfell & Cwmtwrch, as a token of regard & in recognition of his valuable public services, 6th July 1891'. Movement signed W Williams, 29 Castle St, Swansea, no. 94289. Birmingham 1890, 180.41gLevi Rees was headmaster of schools in Cwmllynfell & Cwmtwrch, before retiring from teaching to take up a post at Brynhenllys Colliery. He became one of the leading colliery proprietors in the Swansea valley and maintained a very active public life, serving as County Councillor for Brecon for seven years, and on various local school boards. An article in the South Wales Daily News, dated 8th July 1891, mentions the gift of the gold watch: "...in the evening a meeting was held, presided over by Dr Howell Rees, J.P., Cwmamman, at which Councillor Rees was presented with a handsome gold watch and chain, two pairs of gold-rimmed spectacles, a purse of gold, and an illuminated address as a slight recognition of the valuable services which he has rendered in this and the neighbouring districts during the last 40 years."Currently running. No guarantee as to timekeeping or continued running.Crown winds and hands adjust.The chronograph button is not functioning - the hand does not stop.Minor marks to dial, scratches to glass, and some chips to glass edge.Minor surface marks/scratches to case.Some dents to the case edges, and the edges of the case back.Wear to the top of the bow.
A Swiss gold pin set open faced pocket watch, 48mm diameter, with a white enamel dial, black Roman numerals, blued Breguet hands and subsidiary seconds dial. A plain case back and sides, to metal cuvette engraved 'H.A.A.A. 60 yards open handicap, first prize, won by C. Smith, 11th Oct. 1899'. Marked 18k, tested as approximately 18ct gold. Suspended on a gold Brazilian snake link Albert chain, with 'T' bar fitting, tested as approximately 14ct gold. 116.87g totalCurrently running. No guarantee as to timekeeping or continued running.Crown winds, and hands adjust but do not align exactly at '12'. The hour hand is bent very slightly, which prevents the minute hand from always passing over smoothly. Some minor marks to the dial, and a chip to the subsidiary dial at the centre. Scratches to glass.Surface marks/scratches to case, and some dings to case back and sides.Wear to the plating on the bow.Surface marks/scratches to Albert, and some porosity in a number of places.
A rolled gold Elgin open faced pocket watch,50mm diameter. With a white enamel dial, blued spade hands, black Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, glass deficient. Suspended on an 18ct gold curb link Albert chain with replacement rolled gold swivel clips. Case no. 6424420. Movement no. 9828832. Albert chain 26.93gGlass deficient.Hairlines to the dial at 6.00.Glue residue to the dial and hands. Dents to the bezel.Wear to the bow. Wear to the case. Keystone case. Dents to the case. Scratches and marks consistent with its age. Scuffs.Catalogued weight is for the Albert chain on its own, not including the watch. 24.20g estimated weight without the swivel clips - very approximately
An 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch,43mm diameter, with a royal blue enamel Roman numerals chapter ring to the front cover, glass deficient. A white enamel dial, black Roman numerals, blued spade hands and subsidiary seconds dial. Plain back case and cuvette movement signed, 'Examined by J.W. Benson, 62 and 64 Ludgate Hill, London, Swiss made'. Movement no. 622109. Case no. 622109. Swiss assay marks. Replacement base metal bow. 66.87gGlass to front cover deficient.Losses to enamel chapter ring.Dents and pin points to back case.Noticeable scratches and marks. Winds and ticking but no guarantee as to time keeping or continued running. Replacement bow (not gold).
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