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