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Lot 258
AN OVERSIZED GERMAN MILITARY ISSUE STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND WRISTWATCH, BY A. LANGE & SOHNE, CIRCA 1942Matte gilt jewelled manual wind movement, bi-metallic compensation balance with gold compensation and balance screws, second pattern matte black dial with outer 60 second divisions and Arabic five second markers, inner 12 hour chapter, blued steel sword hands with luminous inserts, centre running white seconds with counterweight, polished round case with snap on back engraved 214586, case band engraved FL23883, fitted oversized black leather strap designed for outer jacket wear, movement signed, case diameter (including crown): 6cmLuftwaffe watchesIn 1940, the B-Uhr watch was commissioned by the German Air Force, or Luftwaffe for their pilots from the leading German and Swiss watchmakers IWC, Laco, Stowa, Wempe, and A. Lange & Sohne. The name B-Uhr is abbreviated from Beobachtungs-uhrn translating to Observation watch.These watches were produced to the specification designated by the Luftwaffe. The required features included that all watches were to have mechanical movement with centre seconds, cases measuring up 55mm to accommodate large hand-wound movements, typically only used in pocket watches. The watches were to have an oversized crown, allowing it to be operated with gloves on and extra-long strap, as they were to be worn over the flight jackets. To correct time discrepancies, the movements were capable of stopping the central seconds hand by pulling the crown. The watch was to be anti-magnetic achieved by surrounded the movement with an iron core. Two variations in dials included a Type A model which had a standard outer track and the later Type B included an outer minute track and a small inner hour track.Each watch case was engraved on the left side with FL23883, identifying it as an aviators navigational watch. The back of the snap off case listed additional information: type (Bauart), production number (Gerät-Nr.), movement (Werk-Bez.), order number (Anforderz), and manufacturer (Hersteller)Condition Report: In running condition at the time of inspectionGlass: superficial scratches - a minor nick visible under a bright light sourceBracelet: Normal signs of wear, overall in good conditionAn external watch specialist who verifies each watch prior to each auction in order to open them, checks their working condition, mentions any potential damage, mentions any movement ref numbers etc...For any additional assistance, please refer to the department.
Lot 259
AN 18K GOLD MANUAL WIND PENDANT POCKET WATCH, BY ROLEX, CIRCA 197018-jewel Cal-650 manual wind, silver sunburst circular dial with black baton numerals, gilt hands, within textured gold case and bezel, polished gold bale, snap back, dial and movement signed, Swiss assay mark, ref. no. 9937, case no. 843280, with maker's case, width 3.9cm, length 4.3cmCondition Report: Glass: no scratches observedCase and bezel: Minor signs of wearNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionIn running condition at the time of inspectionTotal gross weight approx. 35.30gAn external watch specialist who verifies each watch prior to each auction in order to open them, checks their working condition, mentions any potential damage, mentions any movement ref numbers etc...For any additional assistance, please refer to the department.
Lot 2634
Robert Walker of London - a George III silver pair cased gent's open faced pocket watch, having convex glass, white enamel Arabic dial, and verge fusee movement (lacking chain), signed to the backplate and numbered 63007, cases assayed London 1792, outer case dia.52mm, the whole housed in a silver mounted leather travel case, case maker Henry Williamson, Birmingham 1901, h.8.5cmNot currently running.Only one hand present, which is loose.Dial is loose.Inner case badly dented.
Lot 2692
A continental lady's 14ct gold full hunter pocket watch, the engine turned covers with leaf engraved and enamelled decoration, opening to reveal unsigned white enamel Roman dial, unsigned keyless movement, gold inner back cover, early 20th century, gross weight 27.5g, dia.33mm, housed in a probably original fitted leather case
Lot 10
Viner, New Bond St & Royal Exchange, London. A gilt metal key wind pair case pocket watch with alarmDate: Circa 1780Movement: Gilt full plate, cylinder escapement, polished steel 3-arm balance, alarm hammer striking one long coiled gong, No.477Dial: White, black Roman numerals, outer minute track with 5 minute markers, gilt spade hands, further calendar handCase: Polished inner and outer cases, No.477Signed: Dial & movementSize: 59mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 11
Morris Tobias, London. An unusual and rare 18K gold rack lever key wind pair case pocket watchDate: London Hallmark for 1812Movement: Gilt full plate rack lever, polished steel 3-arm balance, bi-metallic compensation curb regulator, diamond end stone, No.970Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track with 5 minute markers, subsidiary seconds at 6, blued steel spade hands, No.970Case: Polished inner and outerSigned: Dial & movement, case stamped IRSize: 56mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 12
Thomas Mofs, Ludgate Street, London. An 18K gold key wind open face pocket watch with duplex escapementDate: London Hallmark for 1819Movement: Gilt full plate duplex, plain 3 arm balance, diamond end stone, No.6105Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt spade hands Case: Polished round hinged, inner capSigned: Movement & inner cap, case stamped DW for Daniel Wilmott of 7 Orchard Street, St Luke's LondonSize: 53mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 13
C. Harris, Cornhill. An 18K gold key wind open face half quarter repeating pocket watch with historical interest having been owned by Charles Waring DarwinDate: London Hallmark for 1822Movement: Gilt full plate, cylinder escapement, plain 3-arm balance, two polished hammers striking on two gongs, No.2600Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt handsCase: Engine tuned consularSigned: Dial & movement, case stamped R.DSize: 54mmFootnotes:Colonel Charles Waring Darwin was a British solider and landowner. A second cousin once removed of naturalist Charles Darwin, his father changed the family name from Rhodes to Darwin in 1850 in order to inherit Elston Hall from his brother in law.Darwin entered the British Army in 1873. By the time he left service he had seen active service in the Second Boer War, where he was awarded the service medal with 3 clasps.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 14
Perret, Paris. A painted polychrome enamel key wind open face pocket watchDate: Circa 1815Movement: Gilt full plate fusee verge, pierced and engraved balance bridge, silver regulationDial: Maroon enamel, black Roman numeral hour markers to white surround, black outer minute divisions, enamel decoration to centre depicting a boating scene, winding aperture at 2, gilt Breguet style hands (AF)Case: White enamel with polychrome floral decoration, painted enamel scene of cupid with muses to outside back, lake and castle scene to inside, glass held by fluted bezelSigned: MovementSize: 41mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 21
A continental gold key wind open face pocket watchDate: Circa 1820Movement: Gilt full plate cylinder, pierced and engraved balance bridge, diamond end stone, silver regulation, polished hammers striking on two gongs, No.902Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track with 5 minute markers, winding aperture at 2, gilt handsCase: Polished round hinged, crest to backSigned: Case stamped JA BSize: 54mm Accompaniments: KeyFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 22
An 18K gold key wind open face pocket watchDate: Circa 1830Movement: Engraved gilt full plate English lever, 3-arm balance, diamond end stoneDial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, winding aperture at 4, gilt spade handsCase: Polished consularSigned: Case stamped MCSize: 44mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 23
G.S Ferdinand Leicht, in Wien. A continental gold key wind open face pocket watchDate: Circa 1800Movement: Gilt full plate fusée verge, pierced and engraved balance bridge, silver regulationDial: Gilt guilloché engraved, black Arabic numerals to enamel surround, black outer minute track to enamel surround, blued steel Breguet style handsCase: Textured consular with applied dot decoration throughout, single turquoise stone to backSigned: MovementSize: 37mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 24
An 18K gold key wind open face pocket watchDate: Chester Hallmark for 1829Movement: Gilt full plate English lever, 3-arm balance, diamond end stoneDial: Engine turned gilt, applied gilt Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, applied three colour foliate decoration to centre and border, gilt spade handsCase: Engine turned consular, foliate engraved bezels, inner cap, No.7261Signed: Case stamped RB and AJSize: 45mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 25
Hunt & Son, Yarmouth. An 18K gold key wind open face pocket watchDate: London Hallmark for 1830Movement: Gilt full plate English lever, 3-arm balance, diamond end stone, No.45250Dial: Engine turned gilt, applied gilt Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, applied three colour foliate decoration to border, gilt Breguet style handsCase: Engine turned consular, foliate engraved bowSigned: MovementSize: 44mm Accompaniments: KeyFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 26
An 18K gold key wind open face pocket watchDate: London Hallmark for 1864Movement: Gilt full plate English lever, plain 3 arm balance, engraved balance cock, diamond end stoneDial: Guilloche engraved gilt, foliate engraved centre, applied gilt Roman numerals, outer gilt dot minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6, blued steel spade handsCase: Engine tuned hingedSigned: Case stamped JWSize: 51mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 27
Gray & Co, 52 Market Place, Leicester. An 18K gold key wind open face pocket watchDate: London Hallmark for 1871Movement: Gilt full plate, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, engraved balance cock, diamond end stone, No.105517Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt spade handsCase: Engine tuned hinged, monogram to back, No.105517Signed: Movement, case stamped JWSize: 47mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 28
A silver and enamel key wind late 17th Century style oval pocket watchDate: 19th centuryMovement: Finely engraved gilt fusee verge, plain 3-arm balance, pierced and engraved balance bridge, silver regulationDial: Silvered, black Roman numerals to white surround, silvered outer minute divisions, enamel decoration depicting flora, gilt decorative handsCase: Polished oval form, band engraved with flora and enamel decoration, engraved and enamel scene to front depicting Christ on the cross and Christ resurrected on the back Size: 35mm Accompaniments: KeyThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 29
Robert Hull, Newmarket. A silver key wind pair case pocket watchDate: London Hallmark for 1874Movement: Gilt full plate fusee verge, pierced and engraved balance cock, No.41674Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, enamel decoration to centre depicting a ploughing scene, polished spade handsCase: Polished inner and outer, No.41674Signed: MovementSize: 55mm Accompaniments: KeyFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 30
Thomas F. Evans, 34 Spencer Street, Clerkenwell. A silver key wind open face chronometer pocket watchDate: Late 19th century and laterMovement: Gilt 3/4 plate, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, cut bi-metallic compensation balance, blued steel helical balance spring, No.13042Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6, up/down register at 12, blued steel spade handsCase: Later engine tuned hinged, hallmarked for 1978Signed: Dial & movementSize: 53mm Accompaniments: Fitted wooden box, keyFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 31
John Forrest, London. An 18K gold key wind open face pocket watchDate: London Hallmark for 1868Movement: Gilt full plate English lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, diamond end stone, No.18262Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt spade handsCase: Engine turned hinged, cartouche to back, inner capSigned: Dial, movement and inner cap, case stamped JWSize: 48mm Accompaniments: 18K gold chain, keyFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 32
G.F Allen, Market Harborough. An 18K gold key wind open face pocket watchDate: London Hallmark for 1871Movement: Gilt 3/4 plate English lever, plain 3 arm balance, engraved balance cock, No.33563Dial: Champagne, foliate engraved centre, black Roman numerals, gilt outer dot minute divisions, blued steel spade handsCase: Engine turned consular, foliate engraved back, No.33563Signed: Movement, case stamped A.WSize: 41mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 33
Charles. E. Jacot, Chaux De Fonds. A continental gold key wind full hunter pocket watchDate: Circa 1860Movement: Gilt cylinder, 3-arm balance, No.3689Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt and blued steel Breguet style handsCase: Textured hinged, monogram to front, star to back, No.3689Signed: Dial, movement and cuvetteSize: 38mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 35
Mathey, Genève. An 18K gold key wind open face pocket watchDate: Circa 1850Movement: Gilt 3/4 plate Swiss lever, compensated balanceDial: Gilt, foliate engraved centre, black Roman numerals, gilt outer minute dot divisions, blued steel spade handsCase: Foliate engraved round, monogram to back, No.93559Signed: Dial & movement, case stamped JDSize: 41mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 36
Rutherford, Hawick. An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watchDate: Birmingham Hallmark for 1898Movement: Gilt 3/4 plate English lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, No.455719Dial: Gilt, foliate engraved centre, black Roman numerals, gilt outer minute dot divisions, blued steel spade handsCase: Foliate engraved round, blank cartouche to back, No.455719Signed: Movement, case stamped WESize: 38mm Accompaniments: Rutherford of Hawick box For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 37
A. Lange & Söhne. An 18K gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watchDate: Circa 1890Movement: Gilt 3/4 plate Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, No.31992 Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6, blued steel spade handsCase: Polished hinged, crest to front, monogram to back, inscription to cuvette, No.31992Signed: Case, dial & movementSize: 54mmFootnotes:The current lot was owned by the vendor's great uncle, Siegfried Popper, who was an eminent naval architect with the Austro Hungarian navy and designed their warships (equivalents of the British Dreadnoughts) at the turn of the twentieth century. He was awarded the rank of Technical Admiral- a first for any naval architect. It is rumoured that a similar watch was made for Kaiser Wilhelm II.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 38
Thomas Russell & Son, Liverpool. A 9K gold keyless wind full hunter quarter repeating pocket watchDate: Chester Hallmark for 1910Movement: Gilt Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, two polished hammers striking on two gongsDial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6, blued steel spade handsCase: Polished hinged round, repeat slide to band, No.1203Signed: Case, dial & movementSize: 55mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 39
An 18K gold full hunter repeating chronograph pocket watchDate: Circa 1900Movement: Gilt Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, two polished hammers striking on two gongsDial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, black outer 0-300 minute markers, subsidiary seconds at 6, blued steel spade hands, centre chronograph handCase: Polished hinged, chronograph button at 12, repeat slide at 6, No.34657Size: 50mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 40
J. W. Benson, London. An 18K gold keyless wind half hunter pocket watchDate: London Hallmark for 1898Movement: Gilt 3/4 plate English lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, No.247102, Patent No.4658Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6, blued steel double spade handsCase: Polished hinged, blue Roman numeral chapter to front, monogram to back, No.8859Signed: Case, dial & movementSize: 49mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 41
Nicole Neilsen & Co, 14 Soho Square, London. An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watchDate: London Hallmark for 1832Movement: Gilt 3/4 plate English lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, No.8614Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6, blued steel spade handsCase: Polished round, monogram to snap on back, No.8614Signed: Dial & movement, case stamped R.NSize: 48mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 44
Waltham. An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watchDate: Birmingham Hallmark for 1905Movement: 23-jewel Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, No.10587967Dial: White, black Roman numeral hour markers, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6, blued steel spade handsCase: Polished hinged with monogram to back, engraved cuvette, No.A6424Signed: Movement, case signed Dennison Watch Case Co.Size: 52mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 45
Waltham. A 9K gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watchDate: Chester Hallmark for 1913Movement: Gilt finish Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, No.17876753Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt spade handsCase: Polished hinged, No.4883Signed: Dial & movementSize: 50mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 46
P & A Guye, London. An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watchDate: London Hallmark for 1905Movement: Gilt 3/4 plate English lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, No.54458Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6, blued steel spade handsCase: Polished round hinged, No.54458Signed: Movement, case stamped L.ASize: 48mm Accompaniments: 9K gold chain with hardstone fobFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 47
A 9K gold keyless wind open face pocket watchDate: London Import mark for 1924Movement: Gilt Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balanceDial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6, blued steel Breguet style handsCase: Polished round, No.15428Signed: Case stamped GSSize: 47mm Accompaniments: Leather strap with 9K rose gold t-bar and dog clipFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 48
An 18K yellow and white gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch with enamel decorationDate: London Import mark for 1927Movement: Jewelled Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balanceDial: Silvered, black Arabic numerals, black outer minute track with 5 minute markers, subsidiary seconds at 6, blued steel cathedral handCase: Foliate engraved hinged with blue enamel decoration, monogram to front, No.24178Signed: Case stamped GSSize: 50mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 49
Elgin. A 14K gold keyless wind open face pocket watchDate: Circa 1920Movement: Jewelled Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, No.22864622Dial: Silvered, foliate engraved gilt centre, applied gilt Arabic numerals, outer minute dot divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6, blued steel lozenge handsCase: Polished hinged round, monogram to back, No.239742Signed: Case, dial & movementSize: 46mm Accompaniments: 9K rose gold chain and small 10K gold and enamel Masonic fobFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 5
Decharmes London. A silver repeating key wind pair case pocket watchDate: Circa 1730Movement: Gilt full plate fusee verge, pierced and engraved balance cock, plain 3-arm balance, silver regulation, hammers striking on bell Dial: Silver champlevé, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track with Arabic numeral 5 minute markers, gilt beetle and poker handCase: Engraved inner with pierced sound frets, inner cap, finely engraved outer with pierced and engraved foliate design, push repeat activated via the stem, heavy squared hingeSigned: Dial, movement & inner capSize: 54mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 50
The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. LTD. An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watchDate: London Import mark for 1924Movement: 17-jewel Côtes de Genève finish Swiss lever, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, No.1319Dial: Silvered, applied polished Arabic numerals, polished outer minute dots, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt cathedral handsCase: Brushed and polished round hinged, linear engraved decoration to back with enamel surround, personal inscription to inside reads 'With Love from Isabella 1893 1928', No.12301Signed: Dial, case stamped G.SSize: 43mm Accompaniments: 14K gold chainFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 51
An 18K gold keyless wind open face chronograph pocket watchDate: Circa 1900Movement: Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, column wheel chronograph, No.334 772Dial: White, black Arabic numerals, black outer 1/5th second divisions with 5 minute markers, red inner 24 hour markers, subsidiary dials at 12 and 6 for seconds and 30 minute recording, blued steel spade hands, centre chronograph handCase: Polished hinged round, No.54766Size: 50mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 6
George Clarke, London. A gilt metal key wind pair case pocket watchDate: Early 18th century and laterMovement: Gilt full plate fusee verge, pierced and engraved balance cock, silver regulationDial: Silver champlevé, Roman numerals, outer minute track with Arabic numeral 5 minute markers, blued steel beetle and poker handsCase: Later polished inner and outerSigned: Dial & movementSize: 51mm Accompaniments: Silver chain, keyFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 61
Wempe. An oversized German military steel manual wind observation wristwatchModel: B-UhrDate: Circa 1940Movement: Jewelled Cal.K.31 manual windDial: Black, luminous Arabic numerals, luminous outer minute divisions with 5 minute markers, blued steel sword hands with luminous inserts, centre secondsCase: Polished round, snap on back, band engraved FL23883, No.127-560 A.1Strap/Bracelet: Brown leatherBuckle/Clasp: Steel buckleSigned: Case & movementSize: 55mmFootnotes:In the 1940's, the German Air Force or Luftwaffe, commissioned watches for their pilots from IWC, Laco, Stowa, Wempe, and A. Lange & Sohne.Produced to the Luftwaffe's specifications, the watches all have a mechanical movement with centre seconds, cases measuring 55mm to accommodate the large movements (which were typically used in pocket watches) and have an oversized crown. The watches would all be fitted on an extra-long leather strap so they could be worn over a flight jacket. The crown could be operated with gloves on pulling it out stops the central seconds. The movement would be surrounded by an iron core, making the watch anti-magnetic.These watches became known as the B-Uhr style, abbreviated for Beobachtungs-uhren, or 'Observation' watch. The B-Uhr had two dial variations - Type A dials, such as the present, featured a standard outer minute track and large triangle at 12 o'clock, while the later Type B dials had an inner hour track and outer minute track.The watch cases were engraved on the left side 'FL23883' to identify the watch was for navigation. On the inside of the case back, it contained further identifying numbers and information: type (Bauart), production number (Gerät-Nr.), movement (Werk-Bez.), order number (Anforderz), and manufacturer (Hersteller).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 7
Isa Dalton, London. A gold key wind pair case pocket watch with repousse decorationDate: Circa 1750Movement: Gilt full plate fusee verge, pierced and engraved balance cock, silver regulationDial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track with Arabic numeral 5 minute markers, blued steel beetle and poker handsCase: Polished round inner, repousse outer possibly depicting CeresSigned: Movement, case stamped S.DSize: 59mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 8
A silver key wind pair case pocket watch with repousse decorationDate: Circa 1770Movement: Gilt full plate fusee verge, pierced and engraved balance bridge, baluster pillarsDial: Silver champlevé, Roman numerals, outer minute track with Arabic numeral 5 minute markers, gilt handCase: Polished inner, repoussé outer possibly depicting a seated soothsayer and SeleneSigned: Dial and movement spuriously ElicotSize: 50mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 9
Harper & Son, Salop (Shropshire). A gilt metal key wind pair case pocket watch with repoussé decorationDate: Circa 1790Movement: Gilt full plate fusee verge, pierced and engraved balance bridge, silver regulation, No.1162Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track with Arabic numeral 5 minute markers, gilt handsCase: Polished inner, repoussé outer depicting Vulcan surprising Mars and VenusSigned: MovementSize: 50mmFootnotes:Depicted in the repousse is a story taken from Homer's Odyssey (8.266-366). The bard Demodocus tells the story of how Venus, the goddess of love, was married to the blacksmith god Vulcan but was in love with Mars, the god of War. Vulcan made a cobweb of fine chains which he strew across Venus and his bed. Mars and Venus got caught in the chains and Vulcan then invited the other gods to laugh at them.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 139
A Bradford Exchange limited-edition 'Concorde Mach 2' men's wrist watch, in case with CofA, The Pocket Watch Company 'Concorde' pocket watch, a Tower Mint sterling silver medallion 'Last Flight of Concorde', with CofA, a cupro-nickel 'Concorde - The Legend' medal and a pair of cased Concorde cufflinks.
Lot 661
Gold plated half hunter pocket watchThe watch winds and ticks but we cannot guarantee the accuracy of its time keeping. The outer case has surface scratching all over and some of the enamel is worn from the numbers and circle on the front. Inside the glass and enamelled face appear to be in good condition There are some heavier scratches to the side where the case opens.
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