Lot 341
A gold diamond and enamel fob watch. The spherical lavender enamel watch fob, with rose-cut...
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Lot 341
A gold diamond and enamel fob watch. The spherical lavender enamel watch fob, with rose-cut...
Lot 341
Lot Description
A gold diamond and enamel fob watch. The spherical lavender enamel watch fob, with rose-cut diamond floral and engraved detail, suspended from a similar enamel and gem-set scrolling dolphin surmount entwined with crossed boat hook and oar motif. Spurious Faberge marks. Diameter of watch face 1.1cms. Length 6cms. Weight 29.1gms.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The lot is in good overall condition with light surface scratches in keeping with general wear. Slight general discolouration present. The clasp and clasp plate are replacement, with slight soft solder visible. The enamel subtly shades from a pinky lavender to a bluish lavender. The enamel has light surface scratches and a small, shallow chip to the dolphin near its tail. The diamonds appear bright and well matched. Estimated total diamond spread weight 0.40ct, which is no indication of the total diamond weight. COLOURED STONES DISCLAIMER. Moderate abrasion to ruby. The watch has a cream dial with black Arabic numerals 1-11 and red enamel 12 and gilt minutes track. The watch is currently ticking. Signed to the watch plate ‘L Gallopin & Ce, Henry Capt, No. 43005, Geneve’. Glass to the front and reverse of the watch fob, glass to front with minor nick, both sides with light surface abrasion.
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