We found 151692 price guide item(s) matching your search
There are 151692 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribe- List
- Grid
-
151692 item(s)/page
Lot 145
9ct gold open face pocket watch. The pocket watch having a white enamel face with Roman dial and a subsidiary minute dial, Birmingham hallmark dated 1924, stainless steel dust cover with the original retailers paper liner W. Wells & Son, Stroud Gloucester, Dennison case nr 286476, weight with movement 85.9 gms. Condition ReportThe watch case in good condition with very light scratches under loup, watch moving forward at time of testing.
Lot 144A
Golay-Keresche Fils 18ct yellow gold pocket watch. The watch having 18mm white enamel face with red Arabic dial, having a red enamel case with diamond set back, in the form of a rosette, set with approx 16 pts of dias, 18ct gold dust cover, watch nr 22291, approx 15 gms. (*cr)Condition ReportEnamel loss to side of case front. Watch moving forward at time of testing.
Lot 144
9ct yellow gold full hunter pocket watch. The watch having a white enamel face with Arabic dial subsidiary minute dial, watch nr 344693, mm A.L.Dennyson, 9ct gold engraved dust cover, the watch having a 17 jewel Swiss movement, Rode Watch Co, movement nr 72622, Birmingham hallmark dated 1926, 96.6 gms. This pocket watch is suspended from a 9ct gold watch chain approx 22 cms in length, approx 22 gms. (*cr)Condition ReportThe watch is good overall condition with only light scratching under loup, glass, face and hands in good condition. Moving forward at time of testing. BBA does not guarantee watches purchased.
Lot 550
WWI MILITARY CROSS GROUP, LIEUTENANT F.S.L. SMITH, comprising The Military Cross, The War Medal and The Victory Medal (the latter two inscribed LIEUT F.S.L. SMITH), along with corresponding miniatures, in glazed case, along with a military issue pocket watch by H. Williamson, numbered 40569F to dial and case back, also stamped broad arrowNote: Believed for Lietenant Frederick Sydney Leslie Smith, 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst in process of relief the enemy broke through on his right. Promptly realising the situation, this officer formed a defensive flank, supervising the placing of his men under heavy machine-gun fire.' (circa 26th July 1918 - whilst with Irish Guards, 2nd Btn.)Further service information relating to the above officer: 12 July 1915. The King's Royal Rifle Corps. 18th Battalion (Arts and Crafts)— The undermentioned to be temporary Second Lieutenants: — Frederick. S. L. Smith, from 24th Battalion (2nd Sportsman's), The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). 24 July 1915. The King's Royal Rifle Corps. 18th Battalion (Arts and Crafts)— The undermentioned temporary Second Lieutenants to be temporary Lieutenants: — Frederick S. L. Smith.Then appears to have been transferred to the Irish Guards. From the Gazette: 3 March 1916. FOOT GUARDS. Irish Guards. Frederick Sydney Leslie Smith, from temporary Lieutenant, The King's Royal Rifle Corps, to be Second Lieutenant. 3 July 1916. The undermentioned 2nd Lieuts. (on probation) are confirmed in their rank: — FOOT GUARDS. I. Gs.— F. S. L. Smith 18 October 1916. FOOT GUABDS. I. Gds.—The undermentioned 2nd Lts. to be Lts. F. S. L. Smith. (Substituted for the notification in the Gazette of 27th Oct. 1916.)Then mentioned in The Irish Guards in the Great War by Rudyard Kipling (as per first quote).
Lot 797
A silver open face pocket watch, hallmarked Chester 1896, with jeweled and engraved movement, a silver open face pocket watch with London import marks for 1919, a half hunter with blue enamel chapter ring, hallmarked London 1911, and another hallmarked 1906 Condition Report:Chester Hallmarked, hour hand missing, movement seized. London import, winds and is ticking, glass chipped. London 1911 not working, case monogrammed. 1906 winds and is ticking.
Lot 230
A WW1 era trench wristwatch, with original leather strap, dated Christmas Day 1916. Nickel casing, with push button release to open the front face cover. Black dial, with luminescent Arabic numerals and white subsidiary dial. The inside of the front cover is marked ‘405248’ and ‘BBX’. Usual thin strap lugs to each side of the case. No makers marks to the movement, just the words ‘Swiss Made’. The inside of the back cover is stamped with the same serial number of 405248, ‘BBX’, plus a hand engraved dedication that reads ‘To Will, from Doris & Jesse 25.12.16’. Approximately 3.5cm across, not including the crown. Condition: cosmetically generally good. The nickel case has dulled with age, and has fine scratching from wear, plus a tiny shallow dent, but both hinged covers work as they should, and close tightly. The luminescent numbers to the dial have lost some of the original paint, but otherwise the dial remains in good condition. The watch winds, but does not appear to be operating. Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Lot 242
A 1973 issued Hamilton W10 British Army issued military wristwatch. Black dial with luminescent Arabic numerals, broad arrow mark, makers mark, and T in a circle, indicating ‘Tritium’. Barrel shaped case in brushed steel. Back case marked ‘523-8290 W10-6645-99 22332/73. Fitted with a grey nylon adjustable strap. Notes: this is an early edition of this particular model of Hamilton, as they only started production in 1973, which is when this example dates from. Approximately 3.5cm width excluding crown. Conditoin: generally very good. Good clean dial, with clear numerals. Minute contact marks to casing, from normal service wear, but no damage. The watch appears to work well when wound, but this is by no means a guarantee of its timekeeping. The strap would appear to be almost new condition. Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Lot 248
John Perser & sons Contractors To The Admiralty, 7 Jewel English lever hand wind & set, Military pocket watch. White dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock position. Dennison nickel casement, with screw off back and front, the back case marked with a broad arrow and the number 22064F. Approximately 5.7cm width. Condition: good. Cosmetically a clean and tidy example. The watch appears to work when wound, but this is by no means a guarantee of its timekeeping. Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Lot 240
A WW2 era German Wehrmacht issued Grana wristwatch. Black dial with subsidiary dial, and luminescent sword hands. Nickel plated case on a brass alloy base metal. Case marked ‘STAHLBODEN’ to the back cover, along with the serial number ‘D345948H’. Complete with black leather strap, with the clasp marked ‘16mm’. Approximately 3.6cm width across the face, including the crown. Condition: generally good and solid. Some service wear to the nickel plating, revealing the brass alloy metal below. Scratch to the back cover, and fine service wear. The dial is in good clean order, as is the glass front. Information supplied by the vendor suggests that the watch was cleaned and oiled in 2002. Strap has light wear, but still most usable. When wound, the watch would appear to operate normally, but this is by no means a guarantee. Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Lot 241A
A WWI / WW2 military issue A.W.W Co Waltham mass USA open faced pocket watch, comprising a signed white dial with numeral markers, subsidiary dial at 6, outer chapter ring, dial siged H WHITE & Co. 63 Cheapside London E.C, 3396E (hairline crack to dial), case approx 56mm, keyless wind, movement signed Waltham, numbered 23907258, nickel case back and side with broad arrow marked 3396E, Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in personGeneral condition, winds and ticking, hairlines to dial, wear and tear commensurate with age
Lot 239A
Omega- A WWII military issue Pilots ‘Fat Arrow’ steel cased wristwatch, comprising a black signed dial, Arabic painted numerals, with outer seconds track with lume dot markers, lume inserts to hands, broad arrow at 6, case approx 37mm, later crown winder, case back marked 6645 101000 6B/542 6424 /53, (missing strap) Notes: this model of watch was only made in 1953, with the Ministry of Defence producing approximately 5900. They were originally issued with so called ‘thin arrow’ radium dials, when later proved to be radioactive. The watches were recalled and had safe Tritium dial fitted instead, which is referenced by the small T in a circle under the Omega name. The style of broad arrow government mark used led to these models being referred to as ‘Fat Arrow’ dials. General condition good- winds and ticking, wear and tear commensurate with age some scratches to glass Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Lot 244
A WW2 era, 6B/234 R.A.F. Issued wristwatch by Waltham USA. Believed to have been used as a pilots navigation watch. Black dial with luminescent hand and sweep second hand. Keystone plated base metal case, with screwback cover being stamped 6B/234 A388 and a broad arrow to the outside, and 892183 to the inside. Fitted with a later ‘Britex’ bonclip type steel bracelet. Approximately 3.2cm width, excluding the crown. Condition: generally good. Some pitting / scratching to the casing, revealing the brassy base metal. Clean dial and hands. The strap is also in good condition. When wound, the watch would appear to work as it should, but this is by no mean a guarantee of its timekeeping. Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Lot 232
A WW1, 1914 dated military issued MKII stopwatch, with original leather case. Made by W.Ehrhardt Ltd, with the serial number 1367 to the inside of the case. Broad arrow marked to the back case, white dial with Arabic numerals, and subsidiary dial for the minutes. Complete with leather suspension strap and horseshoe shaped case with viewing window. Condition: the watch is cosmetically good for its age and use. Some normal service wear to the back of the case. The leather case is in good order, with a good overall colour and patina. When wound, the stopwatch would appear to work as it should. Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Lot 245
A vintage Vietnam War era GG-W-113 United States military wristwatch by Benrus. Dated May 1971 to the back cover, and the U.S. MFG Part No. XZ73065. Black dial with 24hr Arabic numerals and luminescent hands. Serial number 011491 stamped to the back cover. Complete with modern nylon strap. Approximately 3.4cm width, excluding crown. Condition: generally very good. Good clean dial and numerals, clean casing with only light service wear. When wound, the watch would appear to work correctly, but this is by no means a guarantee of its timekeeping. The strap is virtually mint condition. Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Lot 249
A WW1 era Elgin military pocket watch, circa 1917. White dial with Roman numerals, and subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock position. Original blued steel hands. Screw off back and front nickel covers, the back cover being marled with a broad arrow and number ‘78897R’. 7 jewel Elgin lever movement, marked 20059741. Approximately 5.8cm width. Condition: some parts at fault. The watch is generally cosmetically good, with a bright clean case. The face has some faint hairlines. The glass is replacement, and is not secure (falling out when tipped forward). The watch appears to work when wound, but you are unable to set the time as there is a fault with the crown. Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Lot 246
A vintage CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Military quartz wristwatch. Black dial with Arabic numerals and calendar. Steel casem with the back cover being marked ‘6645-99’ and ‘5417362’ and a letter C. No apparent broad arrow mark. Complete with modern nylon strap. Approximately 3.6cm width, excluding crown. Condition: very good. Clean dial and casings with very little signs of wear. The watch currently has its crown pulled out to save on battery power, but when pushed in it seems to operate as it should, but this is by no means a guarantee of its timekeeping. The strap is virtually mint condition. Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Lot 234
A rare Admiralty No.1 Chronograph pocket watch. Lemania calibre 19N centre seconds movement with sub seconds and 30 minute register at the 6 o’clock and 12 o’clock positions respectively. Marked with a broad arrow to the rear cover, plus ‘ADMTY No.1’. Nickel plated case numbered 133200. Notes: this watch is illustrated in the book, British Military Timepieces, by Konrad Knirim (page 430). Approximately 5.1cm across the face. Condition: chip to the enamel dial at the 1 o’clock position. Some yellowing to the ‘glass’ on the front, plus a little light surface scratching. Very small and shallow dent to the back cover next the ‘No.1’ When wound, the watch would appear to run as it should for a time, but will stop intermittently. Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Lot 241
A military issue Waltham USA Premier open faced pocket watch, circa 1940, comprising a signed black dial with white painted Arabic indices, subsidiary dial at 6, outer seconds track, case approx 50mm, keyless wind at 12, case back marked with broad arrow Non-Lum 0552/520-8049 31274131 124 Further details: winds and ticking, scratches wear and tear commensurate with age Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Lot 247
H. Williamson Military issue pocket watch, of pre 1930’s manufacture. White dial with Roman numerals, and subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock position. Dial signed ‘H.Williamson Ltd London 52790F’. Complete with original blued steel hands. Dennison nickel case, with screw back and front (case number 92292). Star 7 lever movement, numbered 314371. Marked to the back cover with a broad arrow, and the number ‘52790F’. Approximately 5.8cm width. Condition: good. Cosmetically a clean and tidy example, with only normal light wear from handling. When wound, the watch appears to run as it should, but this is by no means a guarantee of its timekeeping. Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Lot 229
A WW2 era Leonidas 17 Jewel Kriegsmarine Artillerietrager stop watch, from circa 1938. Chrome plated alloy case with white dial, luminous and hands and numerals. No makers mark to the dial, but conforms to known Leonidas styles. Evidence do the back cover of the case of there formally being a eagle, swastika and letter M, but this has been ground off down to the base metal. Perspex front. Approximately 4.9cm width. Condition: generally good. As mentioned previously, the back cover has had the German marks ground off in the past, and this has revealed the alloy base metal. The watch would seem to work when wound, but this is by no means a guarantee. The second hand would appear to be a replacement, but the original is included with the watch. Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Lot 43
A FRENCH LOUIS XV/XVI GOLD REPOUSSE AND TORTOISHELL DUMB-REPEATING PAIR-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCHCLOUZIER, PARIS, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 18th CENTURYThe gilt full plate single fusee movement with four columnar fronted pillars pinned through the backplate, stop-iron block and verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion type regulation, the quarter repeat-work operated via plunger to the suspension post sounding the hours followed by the quarters with a single pivoted hammer engaging with a stop applied to the inner rim of the case, the backplate with asymmetric flowering scroll pierced and chased balance bridge incorporating faceted ruby endstone next to silvered Advance/Retard regulation dial flanked by engraved signature Couzier, A Paris, the slightly convex circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with winding square to centre, generous Arabic five minutes to outer track and fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt hands, the case relief decorated with scrolling rose blooms to rear and continuous floral trail to bezel, with plunging suspension post and small opal cabochon thumb pieces to clasp, the outer case gilt brass lined covered in red-stained shell.The pillar plate 3.5cm (1.375ins) diameter; the inner case 4.5cm (1.75ins) diameter; the outer case 5cm (2ins) diameter. A Jaques Clouzier is recorded in Tardy Dictionnaire des Horlogers Francais as becoming Maitre in 1692 and working from several addresses in Paris until his death in May 1754. Condition Report: Movement is complete and appears all-original however a little dirty/neglected. The mainspring will wind hence appears sound but the watch is not currently running most likely due to being dry/gummed-up; the escapement will beat when motive power is manually applied to the train. The repeat mechanism is in working condition and appears to count correctly however it is a little last hence a clean/service is advised. The dial has slight chipping/wear around the winding hole and some extremely faint small hairlines issuing from the screw applied through the IIII numeral otherwise appears free from visible faults; the minute hand has been repaired. The case is in sound original condition however the rear shows overall wear and there is a small split within a repousse leaf adjacent to the hinge. The outer case has a small loss to the shell near the hinge of the bezel otherwise in in fine original unrestored condition.Gross weight excluding outer case 92g; there is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 44
A GEORGE III SILVER PAIR-CASED VERGE QUARTER-REPEATING POCKET WATCH WITH SWEEP CALENDAREARDLEY NORTON, LONDON, LATE 18th CENTURYThe gilt full plate single fusee movement with four cylindrical pillars pinned through the backplate, stop-iron block and verge escapement regulated by brass three-arm balance with Tompion type regulation, the quarter repeat-work operated by a plunger to the suspension post sounding the hours via a pivoted hammer striking on a bell set which the rear of the inner case, followed by two rapid blows for each quarter via a second hammer sounding on the same bell, the backplate with fine symmetric foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with wedge-shaped matted-ground relief engraved foot, flanked by silvered regulation disc set within adjacent conforming applied scroll engraved panel infill opposing signature Eardley Norton, London and serial number 28847, the slightly convex circular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed EARDLEY NORTON, LONDON to centre within concentric inner date-of-the-month track and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with gold spade hour and minute hands a wavy calendar indication hand, the inner case with continuous engraved and pierced geometric bordered leafy band to circumference and plunging suspension post fitted with a bow at twelve o'clock, the outer case with finely moulded rim and bezel surround, (both cases unmarked, the inner with conforming serial number 28847).The pillar plate 3.8cm (1.5ins) diameter; the inner case 5cm (2ins) diameter; the outer case 6cm (2.375ins) diameter. Eardley Norton was thought to have been born into a farming family from Rigsby, Lincolnshire, however he was apprenticed as a clockmaker 25 May 1743 to Robert Dawson of Alford. Latterly he moved to London where he is listed as working at 49 St. John's Street, Clerkenwell between 1760 and 1794. He was member of the Clockmakers' Company being freed in 1770 and remained a member until his death in 1792. He applied for a patent for a new type of striking mechanism for both clocks and watches on 31 August 1771. Norton enjoyed Royal patronage being perhaps best known for his silver mounted four-dial astronomical clock (made in collaboration with James Ferguson F.R.S.) commissioned by George III for Buckingham House (later Palace) which still remains in the Royal Collection (RCIN 30432). He married Mary Swinnerton of Oswestry and later retired to Stonegrove House (no longer existing), Little Stanmore, Middlesex, in the parish of Whitchurch. On his death, his business was taken over by the partnership of Gravell and Tolkien. He is buried at St. Lawrence's church in Little Stanmore. Condition Report: Movement appears complete and essentially in sound original just about working order, however the escapement beats erratically and a little fast suggesting that the balance spring is either detached or missing. The repeat work will operate but is lazy in its action and struggles to complete the cycle and the hands are currently out-of-sync. The mechanism is a little dirty/dry indicating that a gentle clean/service is required however the original gilding is sound with minimal wear or scuffs/scratches. The dial is loose and has a tiny edges chip above the XI and near the IIII numerals otherwise visible faults are very much limited to slight surface scratching; hands are in good original condition. The inner case has some noticeable wear/rubbing/indenting around the waist (where it has rubbed against the inner collar of the outer case). The centre of the rear has had replacement threaded insert for mounting the bell fitted at some point. There is also a small hole (possibly for a thumb piece?) to the waist at 6 o'clock and a small notch within the bezel at 8 o'clock which appears original/intentional but purpose is unknown. The outer case has some slight denting and overall light wear otherwise is in good original condition.There is no winding key included. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 105
A RARE FRENCH GIILT BRASS QUARTER-REPEATING CALENDAR CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE WITH ALARMCHARLES OUDIN, PARIS, CIRCA 1830The going and push-plunger repeat trains laid-out in the manner of a pocket watch with duplex escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance and sounding the hours and quarters on a graduated pair of coiled gongs on demand only, set within the frontplate of the four-pillar rectangular movement incorporating cocked going barrel to facilitate eight-day duration over alarm mechanism sounding on a bell mounted within the base of the case, the gilt backplate with winding squares for the going and alarm trains, regulation adjustment and signed CH'S OUDIN, PALAIS ROYAL 52, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial also signed CH'S OUDIN, PALAIS ROYAL 52 to centre and with blued steel hands over subsidiary date-of-the-month and alarm setting dials to lower margin, the case with hinged faceted scroll-shaped carrying handle over canted moulded edge top incorporating a push plunger for the quarter-repeat towards the leading edge, the front with bevel-glazed rectangular door flanked by canted angles, the sides with conforming glazed panels and the rear with gilt door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with canted angles.12cm (4.75ins) high with handle down, 8.2cm (3.25ins) wide, 7cm (2.75ins) deep. Charles Oudin was a highly notable watchmaker who initially worked, alongside his cousin Joseph, under Abraham-Louis Breguet who held them both in high esteem. In 1801 Oudin established himself at 65 Galerie de Pierre and is noted as working from various addresses nearby 1809-11 before settling at Palais Royal, 52 in 1812. He participated in the Exhibitions of the Products of French Industry in 1806 and 1819 and was awarded medals for 'a watch that was wound by the pendant' and 'a watch with moon phases and synodic months' at the former. At the 1819 exhibition, the firm also exhibited, among other things, an 'equation watch with an ingenious system' which was also favourably received. Charles Oudin retained his connection with the Breguet workshop often inscribing 'élève de Breguet' alongside his signature. In June 1836 the business was passed onto his son, Charles Raymond, who continued producing fine-quality timepieces before selling the business to fellow watchmaker, Amédée Charpentier, in 1857. The firm then traded under the name Oudin-Charpentier into the 20th century. Condition Report: Movement is in full working order with the repeat work operating/counting correctly with good positive action. The alarm and calendar mechanisms are also operating correctly. There is no visible evidence of alterations or noticeable replacements. The dial has a very small hairline crack issuing from the centre hole for the hands and another longer crack to the lower right edge continuing up through the alarm dial, these can only be seen on very close examination. The centre lower edge also has two short hairline cracks which are more noticeable. There are no losses to the enamel and the appearance of the more visible cracks could no doubt be reduced by a dial restorer. The calendar hand does not match the others hence may be a replacement. The case is in good condition with no visible damage to the glasses and defects limited to a few very slight edge bumps to the brass mouldings. The gilding is generally thin causing the brass beneath to oxidise resulting in overall moderate discolouration to the finish.Timepiece does not have a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer
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 49
A REGENCY SILVER AND TORTOISHELL TRIPLE-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH FOR THE MIDDLE EASTERN MARKETEDWARD PRIOR, LONDON, 1816The gilt full plate single fusee movement with four Egyptian pillars incorporating fine foliate scroll pierced galleries pinned through the backplate, conforming shaped stop-iron block and verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm balance with Tompion type regulation adjustment, the backplate with fine asymmetric foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with Classical urn at the junction of the conforming pierced foot flanked by silvered regulation disc with adjacent applied scroll pierced infill opposing signature Edw'd Prior, London, 42010, the circular slightly convex white enamel Arabic dial with repeat signature EDWARD PRIOR, LONDON to centre within Islamic numeral hour chapter ring and conforming five minute numerals to outer track and blued steel spade hands, the plain inner case fitted with convex glass and suspension post and marked for London 1816, maker IR probably for James Richards, the second case with conforming date marks, push-button clasp, crisply moulded rim and bezel surround, the third case covered in mottled shell with studded borders and secured with conforming push-button clasp; in a further outer case carved from wood and covered in leather with domed gadroon cover.The pillar plate 2.2cm (1.625ins approx.) diameter, the third case 7.8mm (2.775ins approx.) diameter, the outer 8.7cm (3.5ins) diameter overall. Edward Prior is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a maker of repute working 1800-68. His workshops were located at 18 Powell Street, King Square, Clerkenwell and he was the last of the celebrated Prior family who specialised in producing watches and highly decorative clocks for the Middle Eastern market throughout the latter half of the 18th century. The case makers mark 'I R' is probably for James Richards who registered various marks from 1793 to 1816.
Lot 41
A RARE PROVINCIAL SILVER LARGER PAIR-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH CHAMPLEVE DIAL JAMES WHITFIELD, LIVERPOOL, LATE 17th CENTURYThe tall gilt full plate single fusee movement with four Egyptian pillars incorporating fine scroll-pierced galleries pinned through the backplate, conforming pierced stop-iron block and verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion type regulation, the backplate with fine symmetrical tight foliate scroll and strapwork pierced and engraved balance cock incorporating classical profile bust to centre and grotesque mask at the junction with the conforming pierced and engraved foot, flanked by silvered regulation disc set within adjacent conforming applied scroll engraved panel infill opposing signature IAMES WHITFIELD, the silver champleve dial with fine blued-steel backed symmetrical foliate scroll pierced and engraved centre incorporating oval cartouche engraved WHITFIELD to upper margin and with small banner engraved LIVERPOOL within the lower decoration, the Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond lozenge half hour markers and incorporating a calendar aperture at twelve o'clock, within Arabic cartouche five minute numerals to outer track, the inner case applied with suspension post at twelve o'clock and the outer case with moulded rim, both cases unmarked, (lacking contrate wheel, hands and suspension bow).The pillar plate 4.1cm (1.625ins) diameter; the inner case 5cm (2ins) diameter; the outer case 6cm (2.375ins) diameter. A James Whitfield is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as a watchmaker who died in Liverpool in 1674. Loomes also records a watchmaker named John Whitfield as born in Liverpool in 1677 and married in 1688. Details such as the style of the finely pieced and engraved balance cock, pierced Egyptian pillars, Tompion-type regulation and squared-off shouldered to the case hinges would suggest a date in the mid 1690's for the present watch. From this it is probable appropriate to suggest that the maker was possibly an unrecorded son of the watchmaker with the same name recorded by Loomes as dying in 1674. Condition Report: As catalogued the movement is lacking contrate wheel and arbor. The escapewheel arbor is also bent and the balance staff top pivot is broken or loose. The fusee chain is also unhooked form the barrel, otherwise movement appears to be in sound original condition with original gilding showing only minor rubbing/oxidation and only a few slight scuffs/scratches near the movement pillars. As catalogued the dial is lacking its hands otherwise is in fine original condition; the calendar will advance as it should. The inner case is in sound original condition; the suspension post has been re-attached with a small base-metal strengthening plate riveted to the interior and the bow is lacking; the surface exhibits shallow denting with minor evidence of dent removal to interior. The outer case shows overall moderate wear and shallow denting; there is a slight split concentric with and near to aperture at the hinge side and the button for the clasp is missing.There is no winding key included. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 48
A RARE GEORGE III GOLD PAIR-CASED POCKET WATCH WITH CYLINDER ESCAPEMENT AND CENTRE SECONDS EDMUND PRIDEAUX, LONDON, 1774The gilt full plate single fusee movement with four square section baluster pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block, stop/start lever near nine o'clock and cylinder escapement regulated by sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion type regulation, the backplate with fine asymmetric foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with faceted diamond endstone, canted zig-zag bordered rim and Ho-Ho bird at the junction with wedge-shaped matted-ground relief engraved foot, flanked by silvered regulation disc set within adjacent conforming applied scroll engraved panel infill opposing signature Edm'd Prideaux, London and numbered No. 8236, with gilt brass dust cover similarly signed Edm'd Prideaux, London along with the serial number, the slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and sculpted gold beetle-and-poker minute and hour hands and a fine steel centre seconds hand, the gold inner case applied with suspension post and bow at twelve o'clock and engraved with G/S for the stop/start lever near nine o'clock (lacking glass), the outer case with fine moulded rim and bezel surround, both cases marked for London 1774 maker IP.The pillar plate 3.5cm (1.375ins approx.) diameter; the inner case 4.1cm (1.625ins) diameter; the outer case 5cm (2ins) diameter. Edmund Prideaux is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a maker of 'fine cylinder watches' working in London 1743-90. The cylinder escapement was developed in around 1695 by Thomas Tompion and further refined by George Graham in 1726. This new escapement was perhaps the first developed exclusively for watch work and, as well as being a better rate keeper, the cylinder escapement also allowed movements to be made more compact (due to the escapement operating in one plane only). However, being a form of frictional rest escapement, the cylinder escapement was prone to relatively heavy rates of wear hence was less reliable than the verge (until hardened steel escape wheels and ruby cylinders were developed later in the 18th century). Condition Report: The movement is in fine clean condition with no visible scuffing/marking to the original frosted git finish. The escape wheel appears to possibly be a 'service' replacement otherwise train appears all original. The train is currently fully wound but motive power is not being transmitted fully down the train to the escape wheel suggesting that the train is jammed towards the fusee end - possibly by the start/stop lever. When motive force is very gently applied to the wheel driving the escape wheel the escapement will beat. The dust cover is in fine condition with only minor rust spotting to the slide catch. The dial appears free from any visible damage or evidence of restoration; the ands also appear original and undamaged. The inner case has some very slight shallow denting and is missing its glass otherwise is in very good original condition. The outer case has overall slight denting to rear with some light hammer and other marks to interior suggesting other denting may have been worked/lessened. Both cases retain good clear hall marks.Gross weight 124 grams; there is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 42
A GEORGE II SILVER PAIR-VASED VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH CHAMPLEVE DIALWILLIAM SHAW, LONDON, 1740The gilt full plate single fusee movement with four square section baluster pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block and verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm brass balance with Tompion type regulation, the backplate with fine symmetrical foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with grotesque mask at the junction with the conforming pierced and engraved foot, flanked by silvered regulation disc set within adjacent applied scroll engraved panel infill opposing signature W'm Shaw, LONDON and numbered 3691, the silver champleve dial with relief-chased arched banner engraved SHAW over foliate motifs to the finely matted centre, within Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic cartouche five minute numerals to outer track, with blued steel spade hands, the inner case applied with suspension post and bow at twelve o'clock and the outer case with fine moulded rim and bezel surround, both cases indistinctly marked for London 1740 maker IR.The pillar plate 3.5cm (1.375ins) diameter; the inner case 4.1cm (1.625ins) diameter; the outer case 4.8cm (1.875ins) diameter. A watchmaker with the William Shaw does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources as working in London at this time, however several makers with the same surname are noted working from the second half of the 17th century onwards. From this it may be appropriate to suggest that the maker of the present watch was related to one or more of these other makers but did not normally produce watches in his name. Condition Report: Movement is complete and all original retaining original gilt finish with minimal wear/marks. There is some localised oxidation, the mechanism appears a little 'dry' but is essentially in working condition (albeit prone to stopping). The dial is in fine condition; the hands are probably 19th century replacements. The inner case has overall light denting and wear with a small repair (possible filling) and a very small split at the side beyond the winding hole; the marks are rubbed but legible except for the makers. The suspension post has been re-attached with a collar (disc) applied to the wall of the case for strength, the bow is probably a later replacement. The outer case has overall light to moderate wear and denting otherwise is in sound condition.There is no winding key included. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 45
A RARE GEORGE III GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH CYLINDER ESCAPEMENT AND CENTRE SECONDS JOHN PYKE, LONDON, LATE 18th CENTURYThe gilt full plate single fusee movement with four square section baluster pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block, stop/start lever near nine o'clock and cylinder escapement regulated by sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion type regulation, the backplate with fine symmetric foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with faceted diamond endstone and oriental male mask at the junction with wedge-shaped matted-ground relief engraved foot, flanked by silvered regulation disc set within adjacent conforming applied scroll engraved panel infill opposing signature Jn'o Pyke, London and serial number 2114, with gilt brass dust cover signed Jn'o Pyke, Watch-Maker, to his, ROY'L-HIGHNESS, the, PR of Wales along with the serial number, the slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with winding square to centre, Arabic five minutes to outer track and sculpted steel beetle-and-poker minute and hour hands and conforming centre seconds hand, the gold consular case applied with suspension post and bow at twelve o'clock and with slot for the stop/start lever near nine o'clock, hallmarks indistinct, makers possibly R.P.The pillar plate 3.5cm (1.375ins approx.) diameter; the inner case 5cm (2ins) diameter. John Pyke is recorded in Baillie G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as 'clock and watchmaker to the Prince of Wales' working form Grays Inn, London circa 1747-80. It is not known as to whether he was related to the earlier maker of the same name who completed Charles Clay's musical clock at Kensington Palace and died in 1762. The cylinder escapement was developed in around 1695 by Thomas Tompion and further refined by George Graham in 1726. This new escapement was perhaps the first developed exclusively for watch work and, as well as being a better rate keeper, the cylinder escapement also allowed movements to be made more compact (due to the escapement operating in one plane only). However, being a form of frictional rest escapement, the cylinder escapement was prone to relatively heavy rates of wear hence was less reliable than the verge (until hardened steel escape wheels and ruby cylinders were developed later in the 18th century). Condition Report: The movement is visually in fine clean condition with no visible scuffing/marking to the original git finish. The escape wheel appears to possibly be a 'service' replacement otherwise train appears all original. The train is currently fully wound but motive power is almost non-existent at the escape wheel suggesting that the train is partially jammed or the spring is very weak. When motive force is very gently applied to the wheel driving the escape wheel the escapement will just about beat but continued action is not maintained. The dust cover is in good original condition with only minor spotting/discolouration to the slide catch and very light edge rubbing. The dial has a very small enamel chip to the edge of the latch thumbpiece; the brass ferrule to the winding hole may be a later replacement/addition otherwise dial is in fine original condition, Hands appear original and are in fine condition. The case has evidence of probable dent removal to the rear (hence why hallmarks are almost completely erased), some general undulation to the surface and small dent near the hinge, Otherwise the case is in good original condition.There is no winding key included. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 54
A COLLECTION OF FIFTY ENGLISH GILT BRASS AND FIVE SILVER POCKET WATCH BACK COCKS ANONYMOUS, MID TO LATE 18th CENTURYAll but one chased and pierced with foliate, neo-classical or radial designs over a single foot with some incorporating a grotesque mask at the junction and four retaining faceted diamond endstones, mounted on black velvet panel with humped-top black leather covered frame. The panel 51cm (21ins) by 39cm (15.375ins) overall.
Lot 50
AN REGENCY SILVER PAIR-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH DIAL UNUSUALLY INSCRIBED FOR THE ORIGINAL OWNERJAMES WINDSOR, LONDON, 1823The single fusee movement with four columnar pillars pinned through the backplate and verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm steel balance set beneath a squirrel inhabited scroll pierced and chased gilt balance cock, the backplate with Slow/Fast regulation lever, signed Ja's Windsor, London to the mainspring barrel plate and numbered No. 1405 next to the regulation scale, the slightly convex circular white enamel dial with upper-case lettering for the hour numerals spelling the name THOMAS, WATTS and incorporating a painted image of a standing chestnut horse at twelve o'clock, with pierced gilt spade hands, the inner case applied with oval section suspension post and fitted with convex glazed bezel, both cases marked for London 1823 makers S C possibly for Sarah Clerke (registered 1812/13); together with a silver cased pedometer, Dixey, Brighton, 1887, with frosted gilt mechanism engraved DIXEY, BRIGHTON to pendulum cock and white enamel Roman numeral watch-type dial with each beat of the pendulum equating to one second, the engine-turned case with suspension post and marked for London 1887, makers J.O for James Oliver (registered 1873); and a set of ten watch keys, circa 1900, sized 1-10, (12). The watch pillar plate 4.5cm (1.75ins) diameter, the outer case 5.8cm (2.25ins) diameter; the pedometer 4.2cm (1.125ins) diameter. James Windsor is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as apprenticed in 1781 and working in London until 1844. A watch paper enclosed in the rear of the case (for J. Murfitt of Cottenham) is inscribed in ink Mr. Watts, Cottenham to verso. This would suggest that the present watch was almost certainly made for the Cottenham-resident Thomas Watts who was born in 1793 and died in 1874; his grave can be found in the Cottenham Dissenters Cemetery, South Cottenham, Cambridgeshire. Dixey of Brighton are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from 21 King's Road, Brighton, circa 1850-70. Condition Report: Watch is in original relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or repair. The dial has a very small chip to the lower (behind the bezel when closed) as a tiny edge blemish above the eleven o'clock position (again behind the bezel) otherwise appears to be in perfect condition. Both case are in good original condition with no significant dents and only slight wear evident; these is some light scratching to the glass. Watch has its own winding key presentPedometer is in fine original working condition with minimal dirt ingress to the mechanism; the case exhibits hardly any wear - the exterior tarnished so would benefit from a gentle clean. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 389
Charles Ford, Barnstaple, a silver hunter pocket watch with Albert chain, the dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, gold spade hands and signed Ford, Barnstaple, the chain fusee movement, as supplied by the Coventry Watch Movement Manufactory Company, having a plain steel balance and engraved with the name Chas. Ford, 89, High Street, Barnstaple, the case having engraved decoration to the case sides and rear and hallmarked within for silver, London 1867 along with the casemakers initials J.H. probably Joseph Hirst,, diameter 43mm, total weight ca. 79.6gms, along with a curb link silver Albert chain with T bar, length 32cm, weight ca. 49.2gms.Biography: For details of Charles Ford see lot no. 49338/4.
Lot 385
S. Smith & Sons, a silver half-hunter pocket watch the dial with subsidiary seconds dial and signed S. Smith & Sons, 85, Strand, London, the movement also signed along with Makers to the Admiralty, Swiss Made, the case marked 0.935, diameter 50mm, total weight ca. 114.2gms watch, with a silver Albert watch chain, weight 59.33gms, and silver cigarette case of rectangular form, London 1941, weight 151.4 gms.
Lot 402
An 18k gold open-faced pocket watch the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and gold spade hands, the movement having an engraved balance cock to the lever escapement, with an overcoil hairspring, the case and inner cuvee stamped 18K, diameter 48mm, total weight ca. 89.35gms. With inlaid wooden desk stand.
Loading...-
151692 item(s)/page