Monday 24 February 2014 | 11:00 | Lots: 211

Monday 24 February 2014 | 11:00 | Lots: 211

Lot 182

Lot 182

A stainless steel key wind "memento mori" watch in shape of human skull in the style of Paul...

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Lot 182

Lot Description

A stainless steel key wind "memento mori" watch in shape of human skull in the style of Paul Ditisheim, the case opens to reveal silvered dial with Roman numeral hour markers, fitted with a non-original unsigned full plate fusee and chain movement with verge escapement. Case width 30mm.

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

  • Marriage of 1930's case and an older movement, dial possibly from another watch.
  • Movement is not currently functioning and will require attention, movement show marks, scratches and tarnishing.
  • Dial shows marks and scratches.
  • Hands is missing and other hand is broken, remains of the hand have marks and tarnishing.
  • Hinge attaching the movement to the case is broken on one side.
  • Case has marks and scratches, case also shows dints and visible tarnishing, hinge has wear to the corners, bow appears to show wear.


If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Conrad Cunningham on 0121 212 5506 or at conrad@fellows.co.uk


Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any watches sold. Bidders are given ample opportunities to view and inspect before any sale and prospective Buyers must satisfy themselves as to all such matters.  Neither Fellows nor its employees and agents nor the Vendor accept liability for the correctness of such opinions, and all conditions and warranties, express, implied or statutory are hereby excluded.


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