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Lot 46
A GEORGE III GOLD REPOUSSE AND TORTOISESHELL TRIPLE-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH THE MOVEMENT WITH A SIGNATURE FOR JOHN CURTIS, LONDON, BUT PROBABLY OF DUTCH MANUFACTURE, CIRCA 1777The gilt full plate single fusee movement with four unusual scroll pierced and chased panel fronted pillars pinned through the backplate, conforming scroll-pierced stop-iron block and verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion type regulation, the backplate with asymmetric scroll pierced and chased balance bridge over text J'no Curtis, London engraved to a banner along with serial number 2435 within an applied fretwork scroll plate enveloping the blued regulation dial, the slightly convex circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with arcaded minute ring, Arabic five minutes to outer track and fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt hands, the inner case applied with suspension post and bow and with hallmarks for London 1777 maker I W, the second case repousse decorated in high relief with scene of Joseph being sold into slavery within generous scroll borders, the outer case gilt brass covered in red stained shell secured by asterisk head gilt pins; with a rococo chased gold winding key. The pillar plate 3.4cm (1.375ins approx.) diameter; the second case 4.5cm (1.75ins approx.) diameter; the third 5cm (2ins) diameter. The movement of the present watch is a typical example from a group of Dutch timepieces produced during the mid to late 18th century signed with 'spurious' London signatures. One diagnostic feature is that on such examples the layout of the regulation tends to vary slightly from typical English practice resulting in the regulation disc being positioned on the opposite side of the movement (to the left rather than the right when viewed with balance bridge uppermost). The use of a balance bridge (rather than a cock) incorporating bright-cut scrolling decoration, and arcaded minute ring to the dial are also indicative of Dutch manufacture. The possibility of the movement being Dutch is perhaps also supported by the fact that there is no maker with the name John Curtis recorded in the usual sources as working in London in around 1777. Unusually for a movement of this type it is cased in a fully hallmarked English case. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition and appears all-original with next to no discolouration/oxidation to the finishes. The dial has a hairline crack between the X and XI numerals and some very slight (hardly visible) scratching etc; hands appear undamaged. The inner case has some slight denting and surface deformation, and the suspension post has been re-attached with solder; the hinge is intact but feels a little under stress when closed although the bezel does snap shut snugly as it should. The repousse case in is very good condition with next to no wear/rubbing. The outer case has a small historic crack to the shell and some of the pins are missing otherwise is in good original unrestored condition with no losses to the covering. The winding key appears to be roughly contemporary with the watch and in good condition.Gross weight (excluding outer case but including the key) 83 grams. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 98
A FINE FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL PANEL MINIATURE GORGE CASED CARRIAGE TIMEPIECEDROCOURT, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance, the backplate with stamped oval D.C. trademark to left-hand margin and numbered 11738 to lower left-hand corner beneath, the rectangular gilt brass and champleve enamelled dial with powder-blue ground polychrome scroll infill to centre within gilt Roman numeral chapter ring, with gilt hands over conforming symmetrical foliate scrolls to lower apron and further motifs to upper spandrel areas also into a conforming blue ground, the gilt brass gorge case of Mignonette No. 1 size with hinged faceted engraved carrying handle over bevelled oval glass to the floral spray and hatched ground spandrel panel engraved top panel, with geometric band and repeating leafy scroll decorated top mouldings and channelled uprights enclosing enamelled side panels also decorated with symmetrical polychrome floral designs onto a powder-blue ground, the rear with pin-hinged bevel-glazed door, on fine floral spray and horizontal hatch-line engraved ogee-shaped base with rounded angles; with a tooled deep green Morocco leather protective outer travelling case with purple-velvet lined interior.The timepiece 8cm (3.125ins) high excluding handle, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep; the outer case 9cm (3.5ins) high, 6.5cm (2.5ins) wide, 7cm (2.75ins) deep. Pierre Drocourt is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development with further additions and corrections from research undertaken by Leigh Extence (available online) as born in 1819 and setting up in business as a clockmaker in Paris in 1853. He initially worked from Rue Limoges (later called 28 Rue Debelleyme after the rationalisation and merger of Streets in 1865), Paris and was succeeded by his son, Alfred (born 1847), in 1872. The blancs roulants, rough movements, were made in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont, a town outside Dieppe, where Drocourt had workshops until their sale in 1904, being premises purchased from Holingue frères in 1875 who had previously supplied Drocourt. The firm was awarded numerous international exhibition medals and mentions including Silver in Paris 1878 and Gold in 1889. Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest. Condition Report: Movement is in working condition however is a little dull/tarnished and prone to stopping hence is due for a clean and overhaul. The mechanism appears all-original including the escapement. The dial and mask are blemish free although the numerals exhibit some minimal wear. The case is essentially pristine with no visible faults to the enamel and glasses and no visible wear/degradation to the gilding. The travelling case is in fine original condition with the only notable defect being the strap handle being detached at one end; otherwise faults are limited to very minor wear to the surface in places.Timepiece does have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 827
A group of antique jewellery,rose gold bracelet with paste stones, similar ring, with ruby and pearl, memorial brooch with seed pearls, Scottish brooch with amethyst thistle, three other gold brooches all 9-15ct a silver butterfly wing brooch and a pair of Bakelite type drop earrings Condition Report Bracelet dents and clasp missing, others generally good antique condition, blue stone brooch has pin replaced, 30 grams gross weight
Lot 721
An 18ct gold, emerald-cut emerald and round, brilliant-cut diamond, three-stone ring, estimated emerald weight ca. 2.10cts, total estimated diamond weight ca. 0.80ct, G-H colour, VS1-2 clarity, length of ring head ca.1.8cm, ring size J1/2, total weight ca. 3.9gms. Condition Report Calculated emerald weight based on estimated dimensions of 8.45x6.66x5.16mms.
Lot 567
A three stone diamond ring, the principle brilliant cut diamond of approximately 1 carat, total diamond weight estimated at 2.00 carats, set in 18ct white gold and platinum, ring size Q Condition Report Good vintage condition, stones are well cut bright and lively, under magnification there is a small dark inclusion visible in the centre stone and one side stone, this does not detract from the overall look and the brilliance of the stones
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