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Lot 122
A Bulova 10K filled white gold watch with a blue strap, a silver Art Deco wristwatch of rectangular form, a silver circular wristwatch with engraved back on black leather strap and a Wittnauer 10K rolled goldplate watch T226777 S (4) CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
Lot 394
AN IWC GENTLEMAN’S 1940’S OVERSIZED STEEL CASED WIRSTWATCH The pre-dirty dozen model with screw back steel case having a flat mould bezel enclosing a silvered dial with subsidiary seconds dial and luminous Arabic numerals surround a signed centre inscribed 'International Watch Co. SCHAFFHAUSEN, ANTIMAGNET ' fronting a Cal.83 manual winding movement35mm diameterThe diameter without the crown is 34mm.
Lot 31
A group of silver vesta cases and oddments, comprising: an Edwardian vesta case, Birmingham, 1902, maker J T, with presentation engraving and scrolling foliage; another Edwardian vesta case, Birmingham, 1905, S Blanckensee & Son Ltd., with engraved initials; another Edwardian vesta case, Chester, 1907, E J Trevitt & Sons; an Edwardian sovereign case, Birmingham, 1906, Joseph Gloster Ltd., in the form of a pocket watch, engraved with foliate motif and initials; a case, London, 1946, David Sutton & Sons, of squared form, with engine turned design, mirror to interior (detached), 6.9cm wide; a lighter, Birmingham, 1955, maker ADR, with engine turned design and two trinket boxes, stamped 925, of circular form, with initials engraved to lid; together with three white metal Ethiopian Coptic cross pendants, unmarked; a white metal Berber foulet khamsa, unmarked, of shaped form; and a pair of white metal Berber fibulae, unmarked, probably early 20th century, total weighable silver approx. 9.3oz (lot)
Lot 88
Gold watch presented to the jockey Steve Donoghue to commemorate the six consecutive victories with Brown Jack in the Queen Alexandra Stakes at Royal Ascot, 1929 to 1934, an 18ct Gold Hunting Cased Keyless Lever Watch By Am Waltham co., dial & movement signed, full plate gilt lever movement, bimetallic compensation balance, white enamel dial, hair cracks, roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, the polished case front with reeded edge, applied equestrian motifs and inscribed BROWN JACK, Br,.G, 1924, JACKDAW-QUERQUIDELLA, the back inscribed TWO OLD RELIABLES, EVERGREEN STEVE & OLD BROWN JACK, the case front interior inscribed PRESENTED TO STEVE DONOGHUE, RIDER OF BROWN JACK, WINNER OF THE QUEEN ALEXANDER [sic] STAKES AT ASCOT FOR SIX CONSECUTIVE YEARS FROM 1929 TO 1934, the cuvette inscribed OWNERS SIR HAROLD & LADY ZIA WERNHER, TRAINER IVOR ANTHONY, JOCKEY STEVE DONOGHUE; sold together with a signed affidavit dated 1976 confirming that this gold watch had been bequeathed to this individual in Steve Donoghue's will, framed & glazed; the lot also including two books, Donoghue’s autobiography “Just My Story”, and R C Lyle’s 1934 work “Brown Jack” (4)
Lot 20
Mid century Gents Lord Elgin wristwatch, case inscribed 'Presented by Ford Motor Co to Andrew W Stewart on his 35th Anniversary 1923 - 1958' with Henry Ford signature, outside of case stamped 10k gold S&W with further markings to inside of case 'Cased and Timed by Elgin National Watch Co, Schwab & Wuischpard 10K' and numbered 7514, with a champagne tank dial and subsidiary seconds dial, on a gold plated bracelet strap
Lot 1723
A ROLEX WATCHThe signed circular silvered dial with gilt baton hour markers and detailed Rolex Precision, with a signed jewelled movement, numbered within the D.S. and S caseback 04784, London 1957, the curved bar link 9ct gold bracelet with an associated foldover clasp, detailed W H W Ltd, Birmingham 1986, combined gross weight excluding movement 11.3 grams, with a casePlease note thatBellmans does not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any clocks andwatches sold.Condition:⁃ Watch movement winds and runs⁃ Case and bracelet generally in good condition withwear and surface scratches⁃ Case diameter 20mm
Lot 1738
A BULGARI OCTO ALL BLACKS EDITION WATCHBulgari OCTO All Blacks 100144927 Watch, a Bulgari OCTO All Blacks Edition. Engravings on rear casing as follows: BVLGARI - FABRIQUE EN SUISSE - MP2237 - OCTO - BGO 41 S - 1905 ALL BLACKS.Please Note: The Watch is Not supplied with an original box or paperwork.
Lot 662
Grouping of Relics from Ligny Battle of Waterloo Battlefield, including a small ring, part of a watch key, scabbard chape, button and small whistle. (5 items) These items were found around the Waterloo battlefield in the 1970’s when it was still legal to remove items from the battlefields. Items from the same collection were sold in our Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria auction on 17th November 2021 and 26th July 2022.
Lot 247
A fine and scarce 1918 Great War Sopwith Camel fighter ace’s D.F.C. and Second Award Bar group of three awarded to Captain S. C. Joseph, Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Air Force - who was the highest scoring Jewish ace of the Great War - claiming at least 13 aerial victories through a combination of destroyed, forced down out of control and shared destroyed enemy aircraft. All with 210 Squadron, over the Western Front between May - October 1918. A ‘gung-ho’ pilot and Flight Commander, Joseph had a traumatic September during which he nearly succumbed to anti-aircraft fire, and was later wounded in aerial combat leading to a crash landing Distinguished Flying Cross, G.V.R., with bar for second award, unnamed as issued. British War and Victory Medals (Capt. S.C. Joseph, R.A.F.) mounted for wear, generally very fine (3) £15,000-£18,000 --- D.F.C. London Gazette 21 September 1918 (Sea Patrol): ‘A gallant pilot who has accounted for eight enemy aircraft within the past four months. On many occasions the enemy, were numerically superior to Lieutenant Joseph's patrol, but this did not prevent his attaining success.’ D.F.C. Second Award Bar London Gazette 2 November 1918 (Sea Patrol): ‘A very gallant and skilful officer. He led his formation under a large force of enemy aircraft with a view to inducing them to descend to attack him. In this ruse de guerre he was successful, and, in accordance with arrangements previously made, another formation of our machines then appeared on the scene, and a combined attack was made on the enemy, resulting in the destruction of four Aeroplanes and three more being brought down completely out of control. Since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross was conferred on this officer less than two months ago he has personally destroyed one enemy machine, brought down another out of control, and has helped to destroy a third. Captain Joseph was wounded on the occasion of the combined attack.’ Approximately 66 D.F.C. and Bars awarded for the Great War. Captain S. C. Joseph was the highest scoring Jewish Ace of the Great War, and the only Ace of the conflict to hail from Birmingham. Solomon Clifford Joseph was born in Birmingham in April 1893, and was the son of a fine art dealer specialising in jade. The family home was 14 Speedwell Road, Edgbaston, and his father’s business was based in Birmingham. Joseph joined the Royal Naval Air Service in August 1917, and carried out pilot training at Crystal Palace from 12 August 1917, and at Vendome from 15 September 1917. He trained on the Caudron Biplane at the British Flying School, Vendome, France, attaining his Royal Aero Licence (No.5475) on 7 October 1917. Subsequent training postings were to Cranwell and Manston, before being posted to Dunkerque on 16 February 1918. After a brief posting to 12 (N) Squadron R.N.A.S. in February 1918, Joseph then went to 10 (N) Squadron R.N.A.S. later the same month. He was posted as a pilot for operational flying to 210 Squadron in March 1918, and transferred with the Squadron into the Royal Air Force the following month. Flying in Sopwith Camels from various bases in France, Joseph remained with the Squadron until 28 November 1918. The Squadron, of which Joseph was to become a Flight Commander, were initially engaged on ground-attack duties in an effort to help stop the German Spring Offensive. They were subsequently engaged on offensive patrols and bomber escort missions over Belgium. May, and into the Fray Joseph claimed 13 victories with 210 Squadron, between May and October 1918. His first victory came when he forced down an Albatros DV out of control over Armentières on 8 May 1918. A précis of the Combat Report gives an early indication of his close-up style of fighting: ‘In general engagement with 14 Albatros and Pfalz scouts over Armentières got on tail of one of former and after firing 90 rounds from 50 – 10 yards E.A. went down out of control. Confirmed by Lieut. F.V. Hall.’ The following day Joseph shared another Albatros forced down out of control near Bailleul: ‘Patrol attacked an Albatros two-seater near Bailleul and after Capt. Carter had shot the observer in firing 60 rounds from 30-20 yards. Lieut. Joseph got behind & above E.A. and fired about 60 rounds into the pilot from 20 yards. Pilot collapsed & E.A. went down out of control diving on its back. Not seen to crash owing to ground mist, but did not reappear.’ (Ibid) On 14 May, Joseph attacked a further three enemy aircraft and forced an Albatros DV down out of control near Ypres-Zillebeke: ‘Between Ypres & Zillebeke at 12,000ft. In general engagement with 12 E.A. Lieut. Joseph attacked 3 individually in successive dives. Then observed Albatros Scout below dived & fired at 50-40 yards, E.A. went down Out of Control unable to observe result as I was attacked by 5 E.A. & chased back to the line, my machine being hit in the tail.’ (Ibid) The following day Joseph was involved in an inconclusive aerial combat with a Pfalz Scout near Armentières, when he fired 150 rounds at 50-100 yards. The enemy aircraft was seen to turn on its back and go down in a deep spiral dive, but no result was observed. He concluded his success for the month, with the shared destruction of a Kite Balloon near Pont Riqueu on 21 May. A Summer ‘Ace’ The clear skies of summer continued to appeal to Joseph, and he had his most successful day to date on 6 June 1918, when he destroyed an enemy aircraft near Neuf Berquin, and shared in the destruction of another near Vieux Berquin: ‘Attacked wireless E.A. near Neuf Berquin diving & firing 300 rounds at 80-40 yards, observer was killed & collapsed in the cockpit, Lieut. Joseph followed E.A. down to 800ft. & saw him still descending when at 200ft. Pulled off thereafter to attack 2 other E.A. circling over Estaires. Wireless E.A. is confirmed by A.A. 'J' Battery to have crashed near Neuf Berquin... Lieut. Joseph then with Lieut. Campbell attacked (another) wireless machine at 4,000ft. Over Morris, Joseph dived & fired 400 rounds at 60-40 yards range. Observer was killed & collapsed in the cockpit. Lieut. K.Y. Campbell fired burst of 50 rounds at pilot from close range from side of E.A. which was followed down to 800ft. Owing to machine-gun fire from the ground, Pilots had to pull off & did not observe results. E.A. confirmed by A/A 'J' Battery to have crashed near Vieux Berquin.’ Three days later, Joseph added to his score when he forced a Pfalz DIII down out of control near Ploegsteert Wood: ‘While on Offensive Patrol, our formation observed 7 Pfalz scouts at 8,000ft. Over Ploegsteert Wood and dived to attack. Shortly after, 7 more Pfalz and 3 tri-planes came up from the East and a general engagement ensued. I attacked one Pfalz scout and fired a burst of about 60 rounds at close range. E.A. spun down out of control. I could not observe result as I attacked a Triplane immediately after, but without decisive results.’ (Ibid) There was a flurry of activity for Joseph at the end of June, when he firstly shot down an LVG C Type in flames north of Armentières on the 26: ‘While leading Offensive Patrol I observed a L.V.G. 2-seater at 15,000ft. And fired a burst of 160 rounds at 60 yards to point blank range. E.A. dived omitting smoke and afterwards burst into flames. When last seen was still falling out of control and emitting volumes of smoke. This is confirmed by Lieut. Highstone. Pilot was unable to watch final result as he was attacked by 3 Triplanes.’ (Ibid) The above was closely foll...
Lot 254
‘I appear to have the happy knack of walking straight into trouble and then squirming out again.’ Letter from the recipient to his mother, three days after his Albert Medal winning exploits. A fine and extremely well-documented Albert Medal for Sea group of four awarded to Lieutenant-Commander D. Wainwright, Royal Navy, for his great gallantry and complete disregard of his own personal safety whilst attempting to save the life of a wounded stoker trapped in a stokehold aboard the rapidly sinking H.M.S. Penarth, which had struck a mine during a snowstorm in the North Sea on 4 February 1919. After his ship sank, he endured over 40 hours on a Carley float, in a winter sea, exposed and without food or water until finally rescued. Previously, Wainwright had survived the sinking of H.M.S. Nomad at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916, being rescued from the North Sea, recording for posterity a graphic account of Nomad’s sinking at Jutland. Taken Prisoner of War, twice he attempted to escape, most notably on 24 July 1918, as one of the ‘Tunnellers of Holzminden’ - the greatest Prisoner of War break-out of the First World War. Wainwright’s later varied career saw him serve with the Auxiliary Division, Royal Irish Constabulary; with the British Gendarmerie in Palestine; and finally, as an Observer in Czechoslovakia following the Munich Conference. Returning to the Admiralty in 1939, he re-trained in Minesweepers before disappearing, drowned, off Portland on the eve of the Second World War Albert Medal, 2nd Class, for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, bronze and enamel, the reverse officially engraved ‘Presented by His Majesty to Lieut. David Wainwright, R.N., for Gallantry in attempting to save life on the occasion of the loss of H.M.S. “Penarth” on the 4th. Feb. 1919’; 1914-15 Star (S. Lt. D. Wainwright. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. D. Wainwright. R.N.) mounted as worn and housed in a Spink, London, leather case, contact marks and light pitting, especially to the reverse of the AM, therefore nearly very fine (lot) £8,000-£12,000 --- A.M. London Gazette 20 May 1919: ‘On the 4th of February 1919, H.M.S. Penarth struck a mine and immediately began to sink. Lieutenant David Wainwright, taking command of the situation, at once superintended the manning and lowering of the starboard gig, and later the launching of the Carley floats. Hearing there was a stoker injured in one of the stokeholds, he called for volunteers to show him the way, and at once made his way forward. There was by now a heavy list on the ship, and it was apparent she would not remain afloat much longer, the upper deck on the starboard side being already awash. Lieutenant Wainwright made his way below unaided, and while he was in the stokehold the ship struck a second mine abaft of him. The forepart was blown off and sank, and he was forced to wait till the stokehold had filled before he could float to the surface to escape. He displayed the greatest gallantry and disregard for his own personal safety in going below at a time when the ship was liable to sink at any moment.’ David Wainwright was born in Teddington, Middlesex, on 9 September 1894, and entered Osborne Naval Training College on the Isle of Wight as a Cadet in 1907, aged 13, before proceeding to Dartmouth in 1909, where he was in the same year as the future King Edward VIII. Appointed Midshipman, Wainwright’s first posting was aboard the Dreadnought class H.M.S. Colossus, and having been commissioned Acting Sub Lieutenant in June 1914, he transferred to H.M.S. Tigress in November of that year and was present at the Battle of Dogger Bank in January 1915. H.M.S. Nomad and the Battle of Jutland Wainwright was appointed Sub Lieutenant in H.M.S. Nomad in April 1916, and served in her at the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916, during which the Nomad was lost. Eight of her crew were killed, with 72 (including Wainwright) being rescued from the sea by German Torpedo boats and taken Prisoner of War. The recipient’s own account of the action states: ‘“Light cruisers report enemy in sight, Sir?” Thus, the bridge messenger at about 2.30pm on 31 May 1916. I opened my eyes with a start. After my morning watch and forenoon on deck I had hoped for an "Afternoon caulk." It was not to be. Up on deck one found the battle cruisers steaming on out beam. We, the Destroyers, were spread out in a protective fan ahead and abreast of them as a submarine screen. There seemed to be nothing dissimilar to our normal cruising appearance, and it was difficult to believe that the present stunt would vary in its finish from its predecessors; a long sweep to the eastward, a forenoon and afternoon spent in a forlorn dalliance in enemy waters and the ensuing return home with its inevitable zigzagging, submarine alarms and other reiterating monotonies. There seemed to be more of the crew on deck than was usual. Little knots of men stood talking and pointing ahead and away over the starboard bow. On the bridge the captain, one huge smile, breathed, “They're out?” and an air of cheerful expectancy prevailed. H.M.S. Lion decked herself out in bunting, and across the water we heard the call of “Action Stations” sounding in the battle cruisers. It was now about 2.45pm. We went to action stations ourselves, saw that everything was ready, and then as we could see no enemy yet, we went below in turns and had some tea. I remember thinking to myself: “I don't want to be killed, but if it's quick I shan't mind so much. I'm in a mortal funk of being wounded, but I needn't worry about being taken prisoner as that's not likely to happen.” My opinions were shortly to undergo a speedy change! Meanwhile we had received orders to take stations ahead of the battle cruisers and we were gradually drawing into position. From the bridge we could see, low down on the horizon off the port bow, masses of smoke, then masts and then funnels. The smoke was suddenly stabbed by vicious jabs of flame, later came the roll of the German guns and turning to our battle cruisers we saw them surrounded by colossal waterspouts that towered to the height of the foretops. A second later with a ripple of thunder our fleet replied. Think of the worst peal of thunder that you have ever heard, try to imagine it going on continuously and imagine that at the same time you are standing in the corridor of the Royal Scot with all the windows open, passing at full speed another Express going in the opposite direction on the next lot of rails. You will then have a faint conception of what it felt like on the bridge of a Destroyer in the van of the battle cruisers at Jutland. Tearing through the sea we waited our orders and watched the giants fighting. Now through glasses we could make out the head of the enemy a few light cruisers and a low huddle of Destroyers, our opposite numbers. Both fleets heading to the Southeast we were gradually converging, and away over there eight or ten miles away were men manning tubes and guns. Their tubes contained torpedoes for an attack (which we must foil) on our big ships, and the guns were fed with shells for us. Mathematically and in cold blood, at a distance which on land would take two or more hours to walk, we shortly proposed to pump highly explosive pieces of metal at each other. It seemed impossible to realise that Der Tag had at last come, and the state of tension while waiting for it to begin was the worst period that I passed through, because it gave imagination a chance to work. What happened when the shells struck a ship and that dull red glow appeared? Was everyone immediately asphyxiated, burnt or mangled? In another half hour would I be alive and unhurt, or would ...
Lot 423
A LADY'S 9CT GOLD TISSOT BRACELET WATCH circular silver dial signed Tissot with black/ gilt baton indices and black hands, plain case with generic winding crown, integral bracelet with central snap and ladder catch, snap-on case back, manually wound movement signed Tissot 17 Jewels, hallmarked 9ct Gold, makers mark DS & S, London 1965. Case diameter 17mm, total length 160mm, uncased weight 17.7 grams (incl. glass)Watch is currently functioning but timkeeping not tested.
Lot 611
The medals, war diary and historic aerial photographs of the "Tirpitz" of Lieutenant Commander Geoffrey Dunworth DSC, RN, comprising: Medals Distinguished Service Cross, lower limb dated 1942, hallmarked 1941, 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Arctic Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. Pair, British War Medal and Victory Medal 82613 Pte G Morley RAMC. Diary Walker's Pocket Diary for 1942, with occasional lengthy descriptive entries mid February - mid June, inscribed on endpaper S/L(A) G Dunworth DSC RNVR 38 Rochdale Road Blackley Manchester 9. In early 1942 the German battleship "Tirpitz" was deployed to Norway and stationed near Trondheim. There it again became the high priority target of the Royal Navy, such was the grave danger the battleship posed to Arctic Convoys. A search force of six Fairey Albacore bi-plane torpedo bombers from HMS "Victorious" was dispatched to locate the Tirpitz early on March 9 following intercepted Enigma messages that the German battleship was moving to attack Convoys QP8 and PQ12. As Observer on one of the aircraft, Dunworth, an accomplished photographer, captured images of the German battleship accompanied by the destroyer Z14 Freidrich Ihn taking avoiding action at sea. They are a unique record not only of the perilous lives of Albacore crews but also one of the most famous battleships in the history of naval warfare. Dunworth's diary included in the lot record the events of that morning: "05:00 Flap for Emergency Reconnaissance... took off at 06.30 with L/A Davies and S/L Birch. Just over an hour later the pilot reported an "island" about 25-30 miles ahead. It was the "Tirpitz" escorted by one destroyer. Remained shadowing and reporting along with another of our aircraft who sighted about the same time. She was a tremendous size and amazingly fast and seemed to be as manoeuvrable as a destroyer. At 08:40 tracer suddenly flashed by the window and then a long burst in the back cockpit. I saw water bottles and fire extinguishers smash up and then a lot of blood all over the place. Fighter had got unobserved under our tail and closed right in before firing. Warned pilot and conned him into cloud and safety before second burst could get us. Luckily remained conscious [and] was able to navigate back despite blood over my instruments and charts (it froze solid with cold and had to be scraped off). My chart board shot up... Reached fleet and landed at 09:30. Put on stretcher and taken down torpedo lift to emergency dressing station." Dunworth goes on to give an account of the attack by twelve Albacores that immediately followed his mission, and the losses "...Plane was on fire as it pulled out of dive but Ray kept it under control and dropped his fish [torpedo] before crashing. He was my normal driver [pilot] a good pal and a first class pilot". The albums contain many other images of Royal Navy and enemy aircraft, including the Bismarck turning away from an air attack and on fire after aerial torpedo attack. Photographs 1941-1948. Seven albums of approximately 770 photographs, many unique and almost all unpublished, mostly taken by Geoffrey Dunworth and captioned, almost all mounted on corners only, including aerial reconnaissance photographs of the Tirpitz, Royal Navy convoys and ships, aircraft in flight, formation, crashes on land and sea, formal and informal groups of his Fleet Air Arm shipmates, King George VI boarding HMS "Victorious" August 1941, rescued crew of a German U-boat boarding the same, scenes ashore at naval and other overseas locations from Iceland to Australia and few scenes on home leave. Other items Comprising Zenith deck watch, No 3286551, 1942 in "Staybrite" screw-back case, maker's name, number and Broad Arrow on dial and movement, Fleet Air Arm cloth insignia and tunic buttons, miscellaneous medals, including replicas, signalling telescope by Aitchison London, No 7383, sheathed in stitched brown leather with lens caps, a crudely chiselled Indian steel jambiya, Pilot's Notes General 4th edition ring bound card covers 1949 (G Dunworth Lieut DSC RN), notes on a copied typescript of a Short Radar Course 1949, foolscap, English Electric Company Ltd Canberra B Mk II Schedule of Flight Test Requirements 3, 1953, blue wrappers, foolscap, cloth covered aircraft navigator's folder, two privately printed Christmas cards and a letter from the popular author, conservationist and WWII and G Dunworth's wartime friend, John Moore (1907-1967) Provenance: The recipient Lieutenant Commander G Dunworth DSC, RN; thence by descent to the present vendor.
Lot 917
A chrome nickel plated deck watch, Tissot, mid 20th c, with jewelled keyless frosted gilt movement, blued steel hands, white dial marked E.M.T. 1577 and government property broad arrow, milled bezel and back, 62mm, teak deck box with hydrographic department chronometer section issue card dated 18 April 1975 Provenance: Acquired by the father of the present vendor in the late 1970's As new
Lot 918
A chrome nickel plated deck watch, Tissot, mid 20th c, with jewelled keyless frosted gilt movement, blued steel hands, white dial marked E.M.T. 1559 and government property broad arrow, milled bezel and back, 62mm, teak deck box with hydrographic department chronometer section issue card dated 18 April 1975 Provenance: Acquired by the father of the present vendor in the late 1970's As new
Lot 3386
Chopard Vintage 18K. Lapis Lazuli - Ladies watch - approx. 1970's. Case: white gold (18K.) - bracelet: white gold (18K.) - manual winding - condition: good, movement in working order - diameter: 25 mm - wrist size: 18 cm - mineral crystal - bezel set with 36 diamonds (approx. 0.36ct - VS/SI - G/H) - weight: 62.9 grams.
Lot 124
Marine interest: A 19th century Parkinson & Frodsham chronometer deck watch, comprising a signed/numbered 421 silvered dial, numeral hour indices, subsidiary dial at 6, case approx 72mm, to a wooden case, the case No 421 two day chronometer. Notes: according to official contemporary accounts from Parkinson & Frodsham, we can ascertain an approximate date of manufacture as being circa 1821. Their records confirm that serial number 420 was allocated to a pair of silver pair cases (hallmarked for 1821), with serial number 422 allocated to another pair of silver pair cases (also hallmarked for 1821). Records from the Bond Papers of William Bond & Son of Boston, USA (Harvard Library Collection) state that the chronometer was ‘cleaned and adjusted for a Captain Webster, on 22nd October 1834. Captain Webster would relate to John Adams Webster, who was a Third Lieutenant in the United States Navy. Captain Webster distinguished himself at the Battle of Fort McHenry in Baltimore, during the August 1814 engagement against the British. By 1816 he’d been appointed as Sailing Master in the U.S. Navy by President James Madison, and in 1819 as Captain in the U.S. Revenue Service (by President Monroe). Further appointments followed through to the mid 1830’s. Numerous pages of research relating to Captain Webster’s career, Parkinson & Frodsham, and other interesting pieces of research. Further details: some marks to dial, 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 113
A 1920's 9ct gold lady's bracelet wristwatch and a 9ct cased wristwatch. The bracelet wristwatch with 20mm bi-colour dial, 15 jewel movement, 9ct expanding bracelet, hallmarked London 1922, 18.6g; the hexagonal cased wristwatch hallmarked Edinburgh 1936.1920's currently watch winds and runs, the other doesn't run.
Lot 192
A 1940's 9ct gold-cased gentleman's manual wind wristwatch signed MAJEX. The signed 25mm silvered dial with chapter ring and black Arabic numerals, subisdiary seconds dial, the 19 jewel Swiss movement signed Ertus WATCH, the 9ct case by BWC hallmarked Edinburgh 1949, case 30mm.Currently winds and runs
Lot 24
A 1920's Art Deco 18ct gold cased crown wind slim dress pocket watch by Tavannes Watch Co. The 40mm silvered dial with black Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the 15 jewel movement signed TAVANNES WATCH Co 1009, the case with import hallmark for 1924, case 46mm, 58.7g.winds and runs.
Lot 138
An S Mordan & Co yellow metal retractable pen nib holder; a hexagonal yellow metal retractable pencil, a 40mm yellow metal watch key with stone top; a paste set open crescent brooch marked 925; chalcedony brooch with applied flower and yellow metal frame 35x30mm; amethyst brooch and costume jewellery simulated pearl brooch.Qty: 7
Lot 298
Three pocket watches, two Albert watch chains, and a ring, a John Myers & Co small yellow metal pocket watch, the gold-coloured engine turned and engraved dial with roman numeral chapter ring in an engraved yellow metal outer case with vacant cartouche, marked 18K and numbered 37827, base metal inner case numbered 37827, key wind movement signed John Myers & Co, diameter of dial 30mm, diameter of case 33mm, with key, watch is fully wound but not running at the present time; a military pocket watch, cream non-luminous dial with luminous hands, case stamped GS/TP ↑ S 022513, diameter of dial 44mm, diameter of 50mm; a white metal pocket watch; two metal Albert watch chains; and a white metal ring.Qty: 6
Lot 422
A gentleman's early 1940's Omega 9ct gold manual wind wrist watch, with Arabic dial, movement c.30SCT2, case diameter 33mm, gross weight 32.2 grams, on a later associated strap, no box or papers,***CONDITION REPORT***Winding crown has no insignia, possible replacement?? Minor nicks and scratches to the case back and sides. Scratches to the dial cover. Some minor pit spots and dirt to the dial. Watch ticks when wound and the hands adjust.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 426
A gentleman's 18ct gold Patek Philippe Calatrava manual wind wrist watch, on an integral Patek Philippe 18ct gold bark bracelet, with baton numerals, late 1950's case reference, 3537 Movement: manual, 18 Jewels, Cal. 23-300, No. 1148XXX Dial: Signed, champagne sunburst, gilt applied hour batons, gilt sword hands Case: Signed, 18k yellow gold bark bezel, signed 18k yellow gold snap on back, No. 2667XXX bracelet signed Patek Philippe, dimensions: 33mm, overall 19.8cm, gross weight 67.9 grams, in Charles Greig box, Patek Philippe retailer in Johannesburg (South Africa) where the watch was purchased.***CONDITION REPORT***Pitting? or dirt spots to the dial in general, otherwise in good order commensurate with age and mild use. Watch currently ticking and the hands adjust.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 427
A gentleman's 1960's stainless steel Heuer Autavia automatic chronograph wrist watch, with red sweep seconds, two subsidiary dials and date aperture, lacking one button, movement c.12, case diameter 41mm, with a damaged leather strap with Heuer buckle (a.f.), no box or papers.***CONDITION REPORT***Lacking one button. Strap detached. Watch not ticking and chronograph functions not currently working, so in need of attention. Hands adjust. Minor scratches to the dial and minor scratches to the case back. A few nicks around the bezel edge. Missing rotating bezel??PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 430
A gentleman's late 1940's 18ct gold Omega manual wind wrist watch, with baton and Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, movement c.265, case diameter 34mm, on associated leather strap, no box or papers.***CONDITION REPORT***Some faint spotting to the dial. Minor scratches to the dial cover. Scratches to the case back and sides. Watch ticks when wound and the hands adjust.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 431
A gentleman's early 1960's 18ct gold Omega automatic dress wrist watch of shaped square form, with baton numerals, movement c.671, case diameter 31mm, on associated leather strap, no box or papers.***CONDITION REPORT***Minor nicks and scratches to the case back and sides. Scratch to the dial cover. Dial in good order. Watch currently running and the hands adjust.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 437
A lady's early 1970's 18ct gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust wrist watch, with diamond dot numerals, on an 18ct gold Rolex bracelet, with deployment clasp, model no. 6824, serial no. 3244***, case diameter 31mm, with Rolex box.***CONDITION REPORT***Overall condition is good commensurate with age and mild use. Watch running and hands and date adjust.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 438
A gentleman's early 1970's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust, on a stainless steel Rolex bracelet, the grey dial with baton numerals and date aperture, model no. 1603, serial no. 2216***, no box or papers.***CONDITION REPORT***Case diameter 35mm. Sone scratches to the dial cover. Winding crown does not quite screw down flush with the case. Minor surface scratches to the bracelet in places. A few minor nicks and scratches to the case sides. Watch ticks when wound and the hands and date adjust.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 439
A lady's early 1970's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust wrist watch, set with after market? diamonds, with turquoise coloured dial, diamond dot markers and outer ring and diamond set bezel, model no. 6916?, serial no. 3022***, movement c.2030, box, no papers.***CONDITION REPORT***Bracelet quite loose. Surface scratches to the bracelet links and clasp. Case sides has a few minor nicks and scratches. Dial cover quite scratches and worn. Wear to the stone settings on the bezel. Dial quite clean but possibly after market, with a couple of dark specks. Watch ticks when wound and the hands and date adjust.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 440
A gentleman's early 1970's stainless steel Rolex Oysterdate Precision manual wind wrist watch, on a stainless steel Rolex bracelet, the silvered dial with baton numerals and date aperture, model no. 6694, serial no. 2398***, bracelet ref. 7835/0, no box or papers.***CONDITION REPORT***Dial cover damaged around the the edge. Bracelet scratched in places and is a little loose. Minor nicks and scratches to the case back and sides. Small blemish to the dial by the 12. Pit spots to the dial in general. Watch ticks when wound and the hands and date adjust.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 443
A gentleman's early 1970's stainless steel mid-size Rolex Oyster Speedking precision wrist watch, on a stainless steel Rolex bracelet, with baton numerals, model no. 6430, serial no. 2363***, case diameter 31mm, no box or papers.***CONDITION REPORT***Crown doesn't quite screw down flush with the case. Bracelet a little loose, otherwise in good order, commensurate with age and some use. One end of the bracelet is showing a small gap between the two lugs?? Watch is running and the hands adjust.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 513
A good 1920's French Cartier black onyx, enamel and 18ct gold circular pocket watch, with engine turned sunburst Roman dial, blued steel hands and gold pendant, the gold and enamelled bezel ring with four screws at 12,3,6 & 9, numbered 9622 and 8508, case diameter 49mm, in a later modern carrying case.***CONDITION REPORT***Some minor blemishes to the dial in places. Overall condition is otherwise good, commensurate with age. Watch winds but does not run, so in need of some attention.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 195
A 1970'S 18CT GOLD, 'PROTOCOLE' WRISTWATCH BY PIAGET18-jewel Cal-9P, movement nr 722023 signed Piaget, with black, rectangular, mystery dial, dauphine hands, concealed crown and reeded bezel, case nr 9154219708, on a black leather strap with Piaget clasp, width of case ca. 24mms Condition Report: Non running at the time of inspection - the balance wheel is not workingQuote for repair from our external watch specialist: approx. €300 to replace a partMetal: the case stamped with the Swiss lynx for imported items of 18ct gold
Lot 2030
A gentleman's 1970's 750 white metal Omega Constellation manual wind dress wrist watch, on integral 750 Omega bracelet, movement c.700, with part paperwork, overall 18.3cm, gross weight 75.1 grams.***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
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