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Lot 148

A FINE & RARE LARGE LAPIS LAZULI BOWLCIRCA 1980sThis impressive bowl has been made from one piece of Lapis Lazuli.Measures approx. 55cm from end to end, approx. 28cm wide at the widest point and approx. 19cm high.CONDITION REPORTIn very good condition. Please note that the bowl is showing flaws (Please see additional pictures)

Lot 149

A RARE GOLD & DIAMOND SET OBJET D'ART MODEL OF A FALCON PERCHED ON A GOLD & LAPIS LAZULI BASECIRCA 1980sCarved amethyst Falcon with diamond set eyes, beak and wings (each eye approx. 0.70ct) perched on a gold and Lapis Lazuli base. The gold mounts on the base and falcon are marked 750. They also have the marker's marks.Height measures approx. 38.5cm & base approx. 23.3cm by 13cm.Total weight approx 6.6kg.(THE FALCON HAS BEEN DAMAGED).CONDITION REPORTThe base is in very good condition. The Falcon has damage to its body and wings. (Please see additional pictures)

Lot 15

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S 18K SOLID YELLOW GOLD CHOPARD AUTOMATIC BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1980s, REF. 1038 1 WITH DIAL DEPICTING KING FAHAD OF SAUDI ARABIAMovement: 25J, automatic micro-rotor, cal. 2-66, signed Chopard, numbered 1,3xx,xxx.Case: Diameter approx. 33mm, snap back, signed Chopard L.U.C., 18k hallmarks, numbered 12x,xxx, patterned bezel, LUC crown.Bracelet: Original Chopard 18k solid yellow gold integral patterned bracelet, total length approx. 193mm.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition, showing some small signs of age.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In excellent condition, with some light scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition, with some light scratches due to general use.

Lot 152

A FINE, RARE & IMPRESSIVE SILVER GILT, GOLD & ROCK CRYSTAL OBJET D'ARTCIRCA 1980s, "COBRA BOWL" WITH ORIGINAL FITTED BOXA rock crystal bowl with gold and ruby set mounts marked 750, sat above three bronze, gold & diamond set cobra figures. Rock crystal base with with 925 silver gilt and 750 gold marks and maker's marks.Measures approx. 31cm in height, bowl approx. 37cm in diameter, base approx. 24.5mm in diameter.Total weight is approx 9.7kg.CONDITION REPORTIn very good condition. Please note that the rock crystal bowl is showing flaws (Please see additional pictures)

Lot 29

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL LONGINES "SEI TACCHE" BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1943, "SALMON" DIAL WITH LUMINOUS ROMAN NUMERALS, ORIGINALLY INVOICED TO TEIXEIRA (LONGINES AGENT IN PORTUGAL AT THE TIME) ON 14/12/1943Movement: Manual wind, cal. 10.68N, signed Longines, numbered 7,0xx,xxx.Case: Diameter approx. 33mm, screw back with 6 notches, signed Longines, numbered 22,xxx / 5x, lug numbered 5x matching case back. Bracelet: Bonklip.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in good condition, showing signs of age & patina.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In very good condition, with small scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In very good condition, with light scratches due to general use.

Lot 32

A VERY RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL LONGINES "NAUTILUS" SKIN DIVER AUTOMATIC DIVERS WRIST WATCHDATED 1959, REF. 6921-1 WITH "TROPICAL" DIAL, MISSING BEZEL, ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE WITH LONGINES HERITAGE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THE WATCH WAS ORIGINALLY INVOICED TO WITTNAUER WATCH CO. (LONGINES AGENT IN THE USA AT THE TIME) ON 02/07/1959Movement: 17J, automatic, cal. 19AS, signed Longines, numbered 10,xxx,xxx. Case: Diameter approx. 40mm, screw back, spear-diver emblem embossed on case back, signed Longines Watch Co, numbered 1xx, missing bezel, anti-slip crown.Strap: Rubber Tropic Sport.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in good condition, showing signs of age & patina.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In very good condition, with small scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.

Lot 38

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL BREITLING CO PILOT "JEAN-CLAUDE KILLY" CHRONOGRAPH WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1969, REF. 7650 "THICK CASE"Movement: 17J, manual wind, Venus cal. 178, signed Breitling Watch Ltd.Case: Diameter approx. 41mm, screw back, signed Breitling Watch Ltd, numbered 1,2xx,xxx, 12 hour rotating bezel, Breitling crown.Strap: Leather.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In very good condition.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.

Lot 39

A VERY RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL HEUER AUTAVIA CHRONOGRAPH WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1968, REF. 3646 WITH TACHYMETRE DIAL & 24 HOUR BEZELMovement: 17J, manual wind, Valjoux cal. 92, signed Heuer Leonidas SA.Case: Diameter approx. 39mm, screw back, signed Heuer-Leonidas S.A., signed Heuer Autavia on case back, numbered 88,xxx, 24 hour rotating bezel.Strap: Corfam Copa leather strap.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In excellent condition, with some small scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.

Lot 44

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL HEUER AUTAVIA "JO SIFFERT" AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1969, REF. 1163T "FLAT V" DIAL WITH "RIDGED" MARKERS, 142XXX SERIAL NUMBER, THE MODEL WORN BY THE FORMULA ONE RACING DRIVER JO SIFFERTMovement: 17J, automatic, cal. 11, signed Heuer.Case: Width approx. 42mm, screw back, signed Heuer-Leonidas SA, numbered 142,xxx / C76x-x, tachymetre rotating bezel, Heuer crown & pushers.Bracelet: Heuer "BoR" GF bracelet with non-flip lock clasp, dated 2.69, HLD end links.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition, showing small signs of age.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In very good condition, with some scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet:  In very good condition, with light scratches due to general use.

Lot 47

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL HEUER CORTINA AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1977, REF. 110.233 WHITE DIAL WITH BLACK ROMAN NUMERALS & HANDSMovement: 17J, automatic, cal. 12, signed Heuer.Case: Width approx. 39mm, octagonal shaped case, screw back, signed Heuer-Leonidas SA, numbered 34x,xxx, Heuer crown & pushers.Bracelet: Original Heuer Cortina bracelet.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In excellent condition, with some light scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition, with some light scratches due to general use.

Lot 53

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL ITALIAN MILITARY AIR FORCE "AERONAUTICA MILITARE ITALIANA" (AMI) HEUER AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1985, REF. 510.543 ITMovement: 17J, automatic, cal. 5100, signed Lemania Watch Ltd, numbered 04,xxx,xxxCase: Width approx. 40mm, matt finish case top, screw back, case ref. 11022, signed TAG-Heuer SA, issue markings A.M.I. 6645-12-194-8642 01037, screw-down crown.Bracelet: Original matt finish Heuer bracelet with flip-lock clasp.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition.Movement: Working at present.Case: In excellent condition, with light scratches due to use.Strap/Bracelet: In very good condition, with light scratches due to use.

Lot 62

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL BRITISH MILITARY OMEGA RAF PILOTS WRIST WATCHDATED 1953, REF. 2777-1 SC WITH ORIGINAL "THIN ARROW" DIAL Movement: 17J, manual wind, cal. 283, signed Omega, numbered 13,xxx,xxx.Case: Diameter approx. 37mm, fixed bars, screw back, signed Omega Watch Co, issue markings ^ 6645 101000 6B/542 10200/53, dust cover, inner ring.Strap: NATO.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition, showing small signs of age.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In very good condition, with some scratches due to use.Strap/Bracelet: In good condition.

Lot 63

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL OMEGA SPEEDMASTER "ED WHITE" CHRONOGRAPH WRIST WATCHDATED 1967, REF. ST 105.003-65 WITH BROWN "CHOCOLATE" DIAL, ACCOMPANIED BY OMEGA EXTRACT OF THE ARCHIVES SHOWING DELIVERY TO UNITED KINGDOMMovement: 17J, manual wind, cal. 321, signed Omega Watch Co., numbered 25,xxx,xxx. Case: Diameter approx. 39mm, screw back, signed Omega Watch Co, Speedmaster emblem engraved on case back with initials "B.J.P.J", "DON" tachymetre bezel, dust cover, Omega crown.Strap: Leather strap with Omega pin buckle.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition, turned to a brown colour, showing some small signs of age.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In excellent condition, with small scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.

Lot 69

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S 18K SOLID YELLOW GOLD OMEGA "CENTENARY" AUTOMATIC CHRONOMETER WRIST WATCHDATED 1948, REF. OT 2500 TWO TONE SILVER "HONEYCOMB" DIAL WITH QUARTERLY BAGUETTE DIAMOND MARKERS, WITH OMEGA EXTRACT OF THE ARCHIVES SHOWING DELIVERY TO SWITZERLANDMovement: 17J, "bumper" automatic, cal. 30.10 R.A. PC, signed Omega Watch Co, numbered 10,xxx,xxx. Case: Diameter approx. 35mm, snap back, signed Omega Watch Co, 18k hallmarks, numbered 10,xxx,xxx, Omega crown.Strap: Leather strap with gold-plated Omega pin buckle.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In excellent condition, with light scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.

Lot 82

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL FAVRE LEUBA BATHY 50 DEPTH GAUGE DIVERS WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1967, REF. 53243 FIRST GENERATIONMovement: 17J, manual wind, signed Favre-Leuba. Case: Diameter approx. 40mm, screw back, pressure diaphragm inside allowing for indication of depth rating whilst diving with red hand corresponding to dial, signed Favre-Leuba with emblem embossed on case back, numbered 19x, 60 minute rotating bakelite bezel, Favre-Leuba screw-down crown.Strap: Original Corfam rubber strap & Favre-Leuba pin buckle.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In excellent condition, with some light scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.

Lot 86

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S 18K SOLID YELLOW GOLD PATEK PHILIPPE CALATRAVA "WATERPROOF" WRIST WATCHDATED 1954, REF. 2451 WITH ORIGINAL PATEK PHILIPPE CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINMovement: 18J, manual wind, cal. 10-200, signed Patek Philippe & Co, numbered 95x,xxx.Case: Diameter approx. 30.5mm, screw back, signed Patek Philippe & Co., maker's mark F.B. with patent mark, numbered 67x,xxx, 18k hallmarks, dust cover.Strap: Leather.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in good condition, showing signs of age.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In very good condition, with some small scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.

Lot 88

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE "RED WRITING" SUBMARINER BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1972, REF. 1680 "SINGLE RED" WITH MARK V DIALMovement: 26J, automatic chronometer, cal. 1570, signed Montres Rolex S.A., numbered.Case: Diameter approx. 40mm, Oyster case, signed Montres Rolex S.A., dated III.71, numbered 3,1xx,xxx, 60 minute rotating bezel, Rolex triplock crown.Bracelet: Rolex Oyster Submariner bracelet, numbered MA11/91350/501B.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition, with some very small signs of age.Movement: Working at present.Case: In excellent condition, with some small scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition, with some light scratches due to general use.

Lot 9

A RARE LADIES 18K SOLID GOLD CARTIER FRANCE WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1940Movement: 15J, manual wind, signed European Watch and Clock Co Inc, numbered 42x,xxx matching case back.Case: Approx. 28.5mm by 21mm, hexagonal type faceted case design, marked EJ, numbered 23xxxB / 42x,xxx to outside case back, 18k French hallmarks, numbered 23xxx to inside back matching outside.Strap: Leather. CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in very good condition.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In very good condition, with some light scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition. 

Lot 90

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S 18K SOLID YELLOW GOLD ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE SUBMARINER BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1998, REF. 16618 WITH "SWISS ONLY" BLUE DIAL MADE FOR LESS THAN TWO YEARSMovement: 31J, automatic chronometer, cal. 3135, signed Montres Rolex S.A., numbered.Case: Diameter approx. 40mm, Oyster case, signed Montres Rolex S.A., 18k hallmarks, A serial no., blue 60 minute rotating bezel, Rolex Triplock crown.Bracelet: Original 18k solid gold Rolex Submariner bracelet with flip-lock clasp & extension, numbered U8/92908A/46B.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In excellent condition, with some light scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition, with some light scratches due to general use.

Lot 252

Rare Victorian Silver Plated Corinthian Column Hinks Duplex Oil Lamp Dimensions: 93cm H

Lot 273

Rare Quality Edw Mahogany 2 Door 1 Drawer Drinks Cabinet Dimensions: 72cm W 55cm D 160cm

Lot 93

Rare Quality Edw Inlaid Mahogany Bow Sided Display Cabinet Dimensions : 125cm W 43cm D 180cm H

Lot 145

Rare The Beatles book binder and large selection of The Beatles book monthly magazines, The Beatles related ephemera, papers etc

Lot 151

Rare set of 1960's gumball type plastic rings featuring all four of The Beatles

Lot 75

A rare pair of 19th century octagonal Spode ceramic meat platters; transfer-decorated in the Willow-pattern style and with blue Spode transfer mark to undersides (58cm wide) (2) 

Lot 134

Very rare 1950's vintage champagne.

Lot 134A

Very rare 1950's vintage champagne.

Lot 134B

Very rare 1950's vintage champagne.

Lot 750

Joustra (France) Tinplate Model of an Austin Healey Hardtop racing number 3. Red example is generally good. Rare.

Lot 860

Tekno No. 807 Austin Healey 100 Sports Car in turquoise blue, grey plastic seats. Generally very good to excellent, crack to windscreen in good to very good box (replacement flap one end). Rare Model.

Lot 954

Corgi Gift Set No. GS48 Car Transporter with Six Cars. Later issue set comprising (1) Corgi No. 1148 Scammell Car Transporter in red and white. Red interior and complete and excellent, (2) No. 226 Morris Mini Minor in maroon with yellow interior, excellent, (3) Corgi No. 249 in Mini Wickerwork in black/red with wickerwork sticker detail. Red interior, generally excellent. (4) Corgi No. 258 The Saint P1800 comes in white with red bonnet badge. Generally Excellent, (5) No. 339 Austin Mini Cooper Monte Carlo comes in red with red interior, bright chrome roof rack, generally excellent, (6) No. 340 Sunbeam Imp RallyE in blue with white interior, generally excellent and (7) No. 345 MGC GT in rare orange with black interior with applied racing no. 4 sticker. Plus set of cones and decal sheet, two applied. PS tray is generally very good. Outer box is good to very good, complete with flaps however cellophane is fair and would benefit from a replacement from a professional restoration. Contents in general as excellent, suspension good too and only minor paint specks if any. A rare set.

Lot 424

Ertl 1/16 CASE International 2594 2WD RARE Las Vegas Edition Tractor. Excellent in original box.

Lot 425

Ertl 1/32 Allis Chalmers Gleaner L2 Combine Harvester. Generally Excellent. Rare.

Lot 426

Ertl 1/32 Allis Chalmers Gleaner Combine Harvester. Generally Excellent in original (slightly worn) original box. Rare.

Lot 429

Bourbon (France) Plastic 1/43 New Holland Combine Harvester. Generally Excellent. Rare.

Lot 430

Diano (France) 1/43 International 953 Combine. Appears Excellent. Rare.

Lot 460

Joal 1/32 Massey Ferguson 516 Scat Loader. Excellent in rare dealer box.

Lot 468

NZG 1/35 No. 176 Case 850C Angle Tilt Dozer with Cab. Excellent, rare early version in very good box.

Lot 469

NZG 1/35 No. 176 Case 850B Angle Tilt Dozer with Cab. Excellent, rare early version in very good box.

Lot 470

NZG 1/35 No. 176 Case 850 Angle Tilt Dozer with Cab. Excellent, rare early version with on letter denomination in very good box.

Lot 517

DBP 1/16 Ford 5000 Tractor with Cab. Hand Built Limited Edition Tractor. This particular model is extremely hard to find. Only a small number are known to exist. Rare opportunity.

Lot 564

Karslake 1/12 Fordson Major E27N 'Roadless' Half Track Tractor. This very special issue was produced in very low numbers. Incredibly hard to find. No visible faults hence an excellent example. Rare.

Lot 575

Conrad 1/50 No. 2509 Sandvik DT1130i Tunnelling Jumbo Drill. Impressive piece is rare. Excellent in Box.

Lot 605

An extensive and large 1/32 hand built Farm Diorama model layout comprising fields, yard area, roadways plus buildings, fencing and accessories. Ideal ready to go setup for any enthusiast. The layout is modular built on sturdy bases for various arrangements. Rare opportunity.

Lot 738

Tootsie Toy Metal No. 2415 carded kit of an Austin Healey Sports Car. Complete. Excellent. Rare.

Lot 747

H Toys (Japan) Large Tinplate Friction Driven Model of an Austin Healey 100/6. Well preserved model is cream, black with red racing stripes and racing no.3. Generally appears excellent. Rare.

Lot 517

007 Bond girl Lana Wood signed 8x10 photo. Very rare image signed by her as she is pictured totally naked. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.

Lot 555

007 Bond girl. Bond girl Madeline Smith signed 8x10 photo. Very rare image signed by her as she is pictured topless in the film Lesbian Vampire Lovers. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.

Lot 557

007 Bond girl Lana Wood signed 8x10 photo. Very rare image signed by her as she is pictured totally naked. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.

Lot 558

007 Bond girl Lana Wood signed 8x10 photo. Very rare image signed by her as she is pictured in almost naked pose. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.

Lot 559

007 Bond girl Lana Wood signed 8x10 photo. Very rare image signed by her as she is pictured naked in the shower. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.

Lot 585

007 Bond girl Lana Wood signed 8x10 photo. Very rare image signed by her as she is pictured naked in the shower. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.

Lot 587

Lana Wood. 007 Bond girl Lana Wood signed 8x10 photo. Very rare image signed by her as she is pictured naked in the shower. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.

Lot 589

007 Bond girl. Bond girl Madeline Smith signed 8x10 photo. Very rare image signed by her as she is pictured topless in the film Lesbian Vampire Lovers. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.

Lot 330

Advertising: A rare "Clark 'Anchor' stranded cotton for embroidery" glass topped Haberdasher's shop display cabinet of three concertina-action drawers

Lot 37

1960's Arzberg 2050 china coffee set and dinner ware, inc. tureens and bowls, stamped 'Grand Prix Xll Triennale Mailand 1960', rare pattern no. 3144, possibly designed by Heinrick Loeffelhardt (approx. 40 pieces). Together with a teddy bear and a stuffed toy orangutan

Lot 474

A rare 1669 Dorchester Town issue farthing token with initials for the Hospital of Dorchester

Lot 506

Two rare WW1 original theatre programmes written & produced by Cpl Weston Drury R.A.M.C. for the Gaiety Theatre, Macedonia & performed by soldiers & officers of the 26th Division in Salonika 1917-1918

Lot 208

A Rare 18 Carat Gold Automatic Calendar Centre Seconds Wristwatch with Unusual Shaped ''Batman'' Cowl Shaped Lugs, signed Vacheron Constantin, so called ''Batman'', model: Chronometre Royal, ref: 6694, circa 1965, (calibre K1072) lever movement signed and numbered 570887, stamped twice with a Geneva seal mark, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, micrometer regulator, automatic rotor rim stamped 18c, silvered dial with baton markers, date aperture, large ''Batman'' cowl shaped lugs, screw back stamped inside with maker's mark Vacheron Constantin and numbered 404078 6694, convention mark, Vacheron Constantin 18 carat gold textured bracelet with clasp stamped 0.750, 35mm wide see illustration This rare example is made even more unusual by its unique shaped lugs, resembling the shape of Batman's famous cowl, hence its catchy ''Batman'' nickname by collectors 28.01.20 Case and bracelet with surface scratches, case sides and bezel edges with some dents, later crown, plexi glass with scratches, dial with minor spotting stain marks which are only visible under an eyeglass, hand setting correctly, date is changing correctly, movement in going order. Total watch weight 109g.

Lot 212

A Very Rare Second World War German Luftwaffe Aviator's Wristwatch, signed A Lange & Sohne, Glashutte, so called B-Uhr, FI 23883, circa 1941, frosted gilt finished lever movement signed A.Lange & Sohne Glashutte Sa and numbered 210875, bimetallic compensation split balance, blued overcoil hairspring, original finished black dial with luminous outer five minute markers and inner hour dial, blued steel luminous hands, large centre seconds hand, large sized nickel silver plated case with a snap-on back numbered 210875, band of the case numbered FI 23883, inner case back with full details and matching number, onion shaped winding crown, 55mm wide see illustration A.Lange & Sohne developed this model c.1940 for Luftwaffe pilots. The German Air Ministry recognised the need for an accurate observer's watch to navigate and assist crews on long range flying missions. These watches are known as B-Uhrs (Beobachtungsuhr or observer's watch). The watches were tested by the Deutsche Versuchsanstalt fur Luftfahrt DVL Institute. From 1941 onwards they were classified with an FI number which stands for flight and control, the 23 stands for navigation and followed by the three digit DVL number. A well tested watch with a high quality movement by a top manufacturer, and arguably the most desirable WWII German aviator's watch on the market today. 15.06.20 Case with surface scratches, bezel with some dents between 9 and 10 o'clock position, inside back cover with one scratch, case is discoloured in parts, lower half of the strap is missing, top side of the strap with rust marks to the metal surfaces, winding crown is discoloured, plexi glass with small scratches, original dial finish with minor scratches, dial luminous markers are discoloured but with a good aged patina, hands with luminous missing in parts and discoloured, movement needs cleaning, balance stud has come loose and needs attention, hand setting correctly, movement not working.

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