Lot 556
A late Victorian 18ct gold diamond, seed pearl and enamel fob watch, circa 1900. The...
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Lot 556
A late Victorian 18ct gold diamond, seed pearl and enamel fob watch, circa 1900. The...
Lot 556
Lot Description
A late Victorian 18ct gold diamond, seed pearl and enamel fob watch, circa 1900. The circular-shape cream dial and black Arabic numerals, within a split pearl surround, to the old-cut diamond flower, red enamel and split pearl back casing, suspended from a gold and silver graduated old-cut diamond crescent brooch, with later overlaid red enamel anchor. Estimated total diamond weight 0.90ct. Fob watch with Swiss mark. Diameter of fob watch 2.4cms. Weight 25.7gms.
360: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair. Surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Split pearls fairly well matched, cracks visible to the nacre of some.
<li>Scratches visible to the red enamel back casing.
<li>Diamonds well matched.
<li>Diamonds bright.<p>
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>The brooch is not original to the piece, however is of a similar period.
<li>The red enamel anchor has been added to the crescent at a later date.
<li>Significant chips visible to the red enamel lobster clasp.
<li>Some dark discolouration visible to the silver setting of the crescent.
<li>Fellows does not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any timepiece offered.<p>
<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>
<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Craddock at natalie@fellows.co.uk<p>
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