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Lot 1: Enamel Opera Glasses

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Enamel Opera Glasses
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Description:
Enamel opera glasses showing young woman and young boy fishing in landscape scene.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.6″
Width: 4.2″
Length:
Circa: 1890
Condition: In good condition, enamel without any signs of repair or damage. One of the eyepieces does not screw in and is held in place by a brass fitting.
Low Estimate: £300.00
High Estimate: £500.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 2: Enamel Opera Glasses with Arm

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Enamel Opera Glasses with Arm
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Description:
Enamel opera glasses with arm, enamel scenes showing couple and landscape scenes.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.5″
Width: 4.2″
Length:
Circa: 1890
Condition: In good working condition, small hairline crack on part of one side of the opera glases.
Low Estimate: £300.00
High Estimate: £500.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 3: Lacquer & Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Arm

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Lacquer & Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Arm
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Description:
Mother of pearl and lacquer opera glasses with arm decroated with scoll designs.
Dimensions:
Height: 1.9″
Width: 4″
Length:
Circa: 1890
Condition: In good condition, some small losses and fading to the roccoco decoration.
Low Estimate: £300.00
High Estimate: £500.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 4: T’Shell Opera Glasses with Gold Inlay

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T'Shell Opera Glasses with Gold Inlay
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Description:
Tortoiseshell opera glasses inlay with gold stars and gold flower patterns.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.3″
Width: 4.1″
Length:
Circa: 1890
Condition: In very good condition, hairline crack on one of the eyepieces.
Low Estimate: £500.00
High Estimate: £700.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 5: Very Fine Lacquer & Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

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Very Fine Lacquer & Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
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Description:
Very fine lacquer and mother of pearl opera glasses decorated with birds and various flora.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.8″
Width: 4.2″
Length:
Circa: 1890
Condition: Excellent working condition, no signs of repair or damage.
Low Estimate: £700.00
High Estimate: £1,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 6: Very Fine Boxed Opera Glasses

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Very Fine Boxed Opera Glasses
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Description:
Very fine gilt and painted opera glasses, made by ‘G & C Dixey – opticians to the King’, in original fitted case.
Dimensions:
Height: 1.9″
Width: 4″
Length:
Circa: 1890
Condition: In very good working order, some small fading on two of the panels.
Low Estimate: £800.00
High Estimate: £1,200.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 7: T’shell and Enamel Boxed Opera Glasses

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T'shell and Enamel Boxed Opera Glasses
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Description:
Very fine tortoiseshell and enamel opera glasses with arm in original fitted case.
Dimensions:
Height: 1.9″
Width: 4″
Length:
Circa: 1890
Condition: In good working order, small small losses of enamel and signs of minor repairs.
Low Estimate: £800.00
High Estimate: £1,200.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 8: Enamel Cigarette Case

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Enamel Cigarette Case
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Description:
Alpacca and enamel cigarette case, portrait of a large horse.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.1″
Width: 3.3″
Length:
Circa: 1910
Condition: Good condition, some light scratching to the enamel.
Low Estimate: £400.00
High Estimate: £600.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 9: Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case of Kissing Pair

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Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case of Kissing Pair
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Description:
Silver and enamel cigarette case shows pair embracing. Case marked ‘925’ and makers mark ‘MCF’
Dimensions:
Height: 3.2″
Width: 2.9″
Length:
Circa: 1905
Condition: Very good condition, no signs of damage or repair to the enamel, silver case in very good condition.
Low Estimate: £500.00
High Estimate: £700.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 10: Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case

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Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case
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Description:
Silver and concealed enamel cigarette case. Enamel shows a young woman resting, case stamped ‘935’.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.9″
Width: 3.3″
Length:
Circa: 1900
Condition: Good condition, enamel is in excellent condition, some light wear to the silver case.
Low Estimate: £800.00
High Estimate: £1,200.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 11: Silver and Enamel Concealed Erotic Cigarette Case

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Silver and Enamel Concealed Erotic Cigarette Case
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Description:
A very fine silver and concealed erotic enamel cigarette case. The case opens to reveal a nude woman, hallmarked sterling silver, makers marks ‘JGP’.
Dimensions:
Height: 4″
Width: 3.3″
Length:
Circa: 1915
Condition: Very good condition, no signs of damage or repair to the enamel.Small dent to the front of the silver case.
Low Estimate: £800.00
High Estimate: £1,200.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 12: Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case with Hunting Scene

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Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case with Hunting Scene
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Description:
Silver and enamel cigarette case showing hunting dog with duck, case stamped ‘900’.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.8″
Width: 3.15″
Length:
Circa: 1915
Condition: Good, small repair to the top of the enamel, minor dents to the reverse of the case.
Low Estimate: £300.00
High Estimate: £500.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 13: Enamel Cigarette Case

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Enamel Cigarette Case
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Description:
Enamel cigarette case showing small white dog in landscape setting, indistinct marks.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.3″
Width: 2.2″
Length:
Circa: 1910
Condition: Good condition, minor scratches and dents commensurate with age.
Low Estimate: £400.00
High Estimate: £600.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 14: Erotic Enamel Cigarette Case

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Erotic Enamel Cigarette Case
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Description:
Alpacca and enamel erotic cigarette case, shows a nude seated woman.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.6″
Width: 3.1″
Length:
Circa: 1915
Condition: Good condition, enamel is in good condition, some light wear to the reverse of the case.
Low Estimate: £400.00
High Estimate: £600.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 15: A Rare German Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case

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A Rare German Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case
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Description:
A rare German silver and enamel cigarette case. The front is enamelled with a suggestive image of a lady beginning to attire herself. The case is marked with the maker’s mark ‘BC’ for Bihlmeyer & Co.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.55″
Width:
Length:
Circa: 1920
Condition: Fine
Low Estimate: £800.00
High Estimate: £1,200.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 16: Silver and Enamel Horse race Vesta

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Enamel Horserace Vesta
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Description:
A Silver mounted vesta case of flat top rectangular form, painted with jockeys in a horse race on horses. GH Harrison Brothers & Howson.
Dimensions:
Height: 1.2″
Width: 2.1″
Length:
Circa:
Condition: In very good condition, enamel without repair or damage, vesta case opens well and silver is not dented or damaged.
Low Estimate: £800.00
High Estimate: £1,200.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 17: Silver and Enamel Vinaigrette

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Silver and Enamel Vinaigrette
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Description:
Silver gilt and yellow enamel pear shaped vinaigrette. Yellow enamel base decorated with gilt detail and blue and white flowers and black enamel borders.
Dimensions:
Height: 0.8″
Width: 0.6″
Length:
Circa: 1840
Condition: Very good condition, some minor losses to the enamel at the base.
Low Estimate: £400.00
High Estimate: £600.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 18: Letter Style Silver Vinaigrette by John Shaw

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Letter Style Silver Vinaigrette by John Shaw
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Description:
Vinaigrette in the form of a letter by John Shaw, Birmingham.
Dimensions:
Height: 0.4″
Width: 1.2″
Length:
Circa: 1818
Condition: Excellent condition, no sign of damage or repair.
Low Estimate: £250.00
High Estimate: £400.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 19: Letter Style Silver Vinaigrette, Matthew Linwood

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Letter Style Silver Vinaigrette, Matthew Linwood
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Description:
Letter style vinaigrette by Matthew Linwood.
Dimensions:
Height: 0.4″
Width: 1.7″
Length:
Circa: 1816
Condition: Excellent condition, makers mark rubbed.
Low Estimate: £500.00
High Estimate: £700.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 20: Silver Vinaigrette by Nathaniel Mills

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Silver Vinaigrette by Nathaniel Mills
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Description:
Very fine vinaigrette showing Kenilworth Castle by Nathaniel Mills.
Dimensions:
Height: 0.3″
Width: 1.5″
Length:
Circa: 1837
Condition: Excellent condition, some very light wear to the engine turned base.
Low Estimate: £600.00
High Estimate: £900.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 21: Silver Vinaigrette by Edward Edwards

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Silver Vinaigrette by Edward Edwards
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Description:
Large book style vinaigrette by Edward Edwards.
Dimensions:
Height: 1.9″
Width: 1.2″
Length:
Circa: 1835
Condition: Excellent condition, no sign of damage or repair.
Low Estimate: £450.00
High Estimate: £600.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 22: Purse Style Silver Vinaigrette by John Shaw

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Purse Style Silver Vinaigrette by John Shaw
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Description:
Unusual gilt vinaigrette by John Shaw with base opening, Birmingham
Dimensions:
Height: 1″
Width: 1.5″
Length:
Circa: 1819
Condition: Excellent condition, no sign of damage or repair.
Low Estimate: £400.00
High Estimate: £600.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 23: Scottish Hardstone and Gold Vinaigrette

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Scottish Hardstone and Yellow Metal Vinaigrette
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Description:
A Scottish hardstone and yellow metal (tests as gold) vinaigrette, 19th Century, rock crystal mounted lid, pierced and engraved yellow metal mount.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.3″
Width: 1.5″
Length:
Circa: 1890
Condition: In excellent condition, both the agate panels and silver mounts appear undamaged and without repair.
Low Estimate: £800.00
High Estimate: £2,500.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 24: Very Fine Gold and Hardstone Pen

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Very Fine Gold and Hardstone Pen
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Description:
Gold and hardstone pen. Gold pen on agate and bloodstone base, with attractive gold mounts.
Dimensions:
Height: 5.9″
Width: 0.2″
Length:
Circa: 1860
Condition: Very good condition, no chips to the agate or bloodstone and gold mounts in good condition.
Low Estimate: £600.00
High Estimate: £1,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 25: Gold and Enamel Pencil with Amethyst Top

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Gold and Enamel Pencil with Amethyst Top
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Description:
Gold and black enamel pencil with amethyst set top.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.3″
Width: 0.6″
Length:
Circa: 1860
Condition: Good condition, some losses to the black enamel, push mechanism moves freely and is not engaged.
Low Estimate: £800.00
High Estimate: £1,200.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 26: Gold and Enamel Pencil

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Gold and Enamel Pencil
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Description:
Gold and blue enamel pencil, attractive gold mounts decorated with blue enamel detail.
Dimensions:
Height: 4.25″
Width: 0.3″
Length:
Circa: 1870
Condition: In good condition, pencil appears to engage but lead not protrude.
Low Estimate: £400.00
High Estimate: £600.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 27: Gold and Multi Coloured Enamel Pencil

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Gold and Multi Coloured Enamel Pencil
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Description:
Gold, pearl and multi coloured enamel pencil. Attractively enamelled in blue, green and red enamel with split seed pearl decoration.
Dimensions:
Height: 4″
Width: 0.45″
Length:
Circa: 1870
Condition: Good condition, some loss to the enamel and one pearl missing. Push mechanism operates well, missing pencil.
Low Estimate: £800.00
High Estimate: £1,200.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 28: Gold and Agate Pen

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Gold and Agate Pen
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Description:
Very fine gold and agate pen. Attractive gold mounts, set on cream coloured agate.
Dimensions:
Height: 6.8″
Width: 0.2″
Length:
Circa: 1860
Condition: Very good condition, no chips or damage to the agate and gold work in excellent condition.
Low Estimate: £350.00
High Estimate: £500.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 29: Gold Calendar Pencil

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Gold Calendar Pencil
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Description:
Gold and enamel calendar pencil by Samson Mordan. 9k yellow gold calendar pencil.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.8″
Width: 0.25″
Length:
Circa: 1920
Condition: Very good condition, no loss to the enamel and pencil operates well.
Low Estimate: £400.00
High Estimate: £600.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 30: Multi Coloured Diamong Ring

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Multi Coloured Diamong Ring
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Description:
Fancy and white coloured diamond ring. The ring is set with a larger white diamond (approx 0.7cts) and six fancy coloured diamonds, five are brilliant cut, one triangular cut. Fancy colours; light purple, yellow, vivid yellow, orangey brown, orange and greenish yellow on hallmarked 18ct yellow gold mount, ring size O 1/2, 4.9g.
Dimensions:
Height: 1″
Width: .0.55″
Length:
Circa: 1980
Condition: Very good, no chips or damage to the diamonds or mount.
Low Estimate: £3,500.00
High Estimate: £5,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 31: Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold Mount

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Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold Mount
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Description:
Natural ruby and diamond ring. Central unheated ruby, approximately 1ct, three brilliant cut diamonds on each shoulder, approx diamond weight 0.6cts, ring size R 1/2.
Dimensions:
Height: 1″
Width: 1″
Length:
Circa: 1980
Condition: Excellent condition, ruby bright and lively.
Low Estimate: £1,000.00
High Estimate: £1,500.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 32: Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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Diamond and Sapphire Ring
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Description:
Diamond and sapphire ring set alternately with sapphires and diamonds in 18k yellow gold mount. Approximate total diamond weight 0.35cts, approximate sapphire weight 0.45cts, ring size
Dimensions:
Height:
Width: 0.8
Length:
Circa:
Condition: In good condition.
Low Estimate: £300.00
High Estimate: £500.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 33: Pair of Diamond Studs

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Pair of Diamond Studs
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Description:
Pair of diamond studs each set with a brilliant cut diamond, approximate diamond weight 0.55cts.
Dimensions:
Height:
Width:
Length:
Circa:
Condition: In good condition.
Low Estimate: £400.00
High Estimate: £600.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 34: Diamond Ring

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Diamond Ring
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Description:
Diamond ring, set with a brilliant cut diamond, approximately 0.65cts, bordered by baguette and brilliant cut diamonds, remaining dimaond weight approximately 0.25cts, in 18k yellow gold mount, ring size
Dimensions:
Height:
Width: 0.85″
Length:
Circa:
Condition: In good condition.
Low Estimate: £1,000.00
High Estimate: £1,500.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 35: Fine Gold Ring Watch with Chased Sides

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Fine Gold Ring Watch with Chased Sides
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Description:
A late 19th Century Swiss cylinder in a diamond set gold ring. Keyless gilt bar movement with going barrel. Plain cock with polished steel regulator, plain three arm gilt balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. Polished steel cylinder, steel escape wheel. Small white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, the twelve marked in red, blue steel hands. Gold ring with chased and engraved sides and shank. Diamond set bezel which rotates to wind and set the watch.
Dimensions:
Height: 1.05″
Width: 0.8″
Length:
Circa: 1910
Condition: Excellent condition, no diamonds deficient and movement is currently working.
Low Estimate: £3,500.00
High Estimate: £5,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 36: Important Quarter Repeating Ring Watch

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Important Quarter Repeating Ring Watch
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Description:
An extraordinary, half pearl and diamond-set quarter repeating ring watch with visible diamond-set balance – with original box Case: 18k pink gold, rectangular-shaped case with cut corners, the bezel set with half pearls, diamonds and gold pearls, slide for repeating mechanism, push back with apertures for winding and hand-set, reeded shank with triangular-shaped half pearl-set shoulders. Dial: enamel, eccentric dial with Arabic numerals, signed, blued Breguet hands. Upper part with a polished disc with four curved diamond-set arms illustrating a visible balance. Movm.: rectangular-shaped movement, frosted, gilt, 2 hammers, 1 bell, 2 barrels for going and striking train, cylinder escapement. This is one of five known quarter repeating ring watches. Achard & Fils Achard & Fils was a watch manufacturer based in Geneva. The company was founded in 1796 by George Achard under the name Achard & Cie. Later the company changed its name to Achard & Fils. Achard & Fils was well known for its enamelled watches. The company ceased to exist in the 19th century.
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Circa: 1820
Condition: Fine
Low Estimate: £20,000.00
High Estimate: £30,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 37: Gold and Enamel Mandolin Watch

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Gold and Enamel Mandolin Watch
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Description:
A rare Gold and Enamel Watch in the form of a mandolin in 18ct Gold totally decorated in polychrome and translucent enamels with decorations of flowers and leaves the front with half pearls white enamel dial movement fusee verge escapment.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.35″
Width: 1″
Length:
Circa:
Condition: Very good condition
Low Estimate: £8,000.00
High Estimate: £12,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 38: Cabrolet Cased Pocket Watch with Fine Engravings

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Cabrolet Cased Pocket Watch with Fine Engravings
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Description:
A large late 19th Century lever in a rare reversible cabriolet gold hunter pair case. Keywind gilt bar movement with suspended going barrel. Plain cock with polished steel regulator. compensation balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. Club foot lever escapement, polished steel escape wheel. White enamel dial signed “BWCo”, subsidiary seconds, Roman numerals, decorative gilt hands. Rare heavy 18 carat cabriolet case which can be used either as a full hunter or as an open face. The inner gold case with florally engraved back and plain middle. Wound and set through the signed gold cuvette, gold button in the pendant to open the back. This can be used on its own or placed in the three section gold outer case with either the dial or back visible. When the dial is shown the watch still appears to be a conventional open face watch with the engraved back depicting a Scottish hunting scene. Alternatively with the florally engraved back of the inner visible the watch becomes a full hunter, the button in the pendant serving to open the front cover.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.2″
Width: 2.2″
Length:
Circa: 1890
Condition: In excellent working condition, very small loss of enamel on the dial.
Low Estimate: £4,000.00
High Estimate: £6,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 39: Silver Erotic Hunting Cased Watch with Automation

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Silver Erotic Hunting Cased Watch with Automation
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Description:
Very unusual silver hunting cased lever pocket watch with concealed erotic automation. Elaborately chased and engraved outercase of Art Deco design of a lady smoking on one side and floral design to the reverse, in excellent condition throughout. The watch is activated by a slide in the band similar to that of a repeater which winds up the automation, keyless lever movement, white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds and unusual Arabic numerals.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.1″
Width: 2.5″
Length:
Circa: 1920
Condition: In excellent working condition with no signs of repair or damage. Both the movement and erotic automation are working very well.
Low Estimate: £6,000.00
High Estimate: £9,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 40: English Gold Pair Cased Verge Watch

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English Gold Pair Cased Verge Watch
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Description:
Late 17th/early 18th Century gold pair cased verge pocket watch with white enamel dial. Signed verge movement with pierced and engraved table cock with Thompion regulator and elaborate pillars. Fusee movement, plain gold outer case, movement signed ‘Roger Case’.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.9″
Width: 2.2″
Length:
Circa: 1700
Condition: In excellent working condition, two small losses of enamel on the dial.
Low Estimate: £4,500.00
High Estimate: £6,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 41: Fine Gold, Ruby and Pearl Ladies Pendant Watch

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Fine Gold, Ruby and Pearl Ladies Pendant Watch
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Description:
An early 19th Century rare pearl and ruby encrusted gold open face watch. Fitted with a Swiss cylinder Keywind gilt bar movement, plain cock with polished steel regulator. Wound through the gilt dial with Arabic numerals, blue steel hands. Fine gold open face case the bezels set with a row of pink rubies each circled by split pearls. The back encrusted with graduated split pearls in a geometric pattern set around a central ruby. The background of the design filled with many hundreds of tiny split pearls entirely covering the back. Pearl set pendant, ruby and pearl set bow. Green morocco covered presentation case.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.2″
Width: 1.9″
Length:
Circa: 1850
Condition: In excellent working condition, no signs of damage or repair and no pearls or rubies appear to be deficient.
Low Estimate: £8,000.00
High Estimate: £12,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 42: Very Rare Seed Pearl Quarter Repeating Watch

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Very Rare Seed Pearl Quarter Repeating Watch
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Description:
An early 19th Century Swiss quarter repeating cylinder in a rare pearl encrusted gold open face case. Skeletonised three quarter plate gilt keywind movement, suspended going barrel with polished steel stopwork. Plain cock with blue steel regulator, plain three arm gilt balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. Polished steel cylinder, steel escape wheel. Push pendant quarter repeating on two rectangular section polished steel gongs. Gold engine turned dial, Roman numerals, gold hands. Fine gold open face case the bezels set with a row of large split pearls. The back encrusted with graduated split pearls in a geometric pattern. The background of the design filled with many hundreds of tiny split pearls entirely covering the back. Trefoil bow, wound and set through the gold cuvette. Pearl set key and short gold chain.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.2″
Width: 1.8″
Length:
Circa: 1850
Condition: In excellent working condition, no pearls appear to be deficient, watch and repeating mechanism working very well.
Low Estimate: £25,000.00
High Estimate: £40,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 43: Rare Steel and Gilt Verge Watch

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Rare Steel and Gilt Verge Watch
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Description:
A rare mid 18th Century French verge in a chased steel and gilt consular case. Full plate gilt fusee movement. Finely pierced and engraved bridge cock with steel coqueret, plain three arm steel balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. Silver regulator dial with blue steel indicator. Pentagonal baluster pillars. Wound through the signed white enamel dial, Roman and Arabic numerals, decorative pierced gold hands. Very rare steel consular case, the scene of a couple in a garden and a man sitting on an arch chased and engraved. The matted areas of the scene washed with gilt. Polished steel interior, steel pendant and bow.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.2″
Width: 2″
Length:
Circa: 1750
Condition: In excellent working condition.
Low Estimate: £4,500.00
High Estimate: £7,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 44: Gold and Enamel Diamond Set Verge Watch

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Gold and Enamel Diamond Set Verge Watch
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Description:
An 18th Century Swiss verge in a stone set gold and enamel consular case. Full plate gilt fusee movement. Finely pierced and engraved bridge cock with steel coqueret, plain three arm gilt balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. Silver regulator dial with blue steel indicator. Winding through the signed white enamel dial, Roman and Arabic numerals, pierced stone set hands. Gold consular case, oval cartouche on the back of three colour gold and enamel within a stone set frame surrounded by a border of light green translucent enamel over an engine turned ground. Outside this a further band of enamelled foliate decoration with applied gold rope band. Stone set front bezel.
Dimensions:
Height: 2″
Width: 1.6″
Length:
Circa: 1780
Condition: In very good working condition. Some decorative diamonds missing on the bezel and reverse and a small chip to the enamel near the winding section and chip on the inner section of the glass near the centre.
Low Estimate: £3,000.00
High Estimate: £5,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 45: Fine Gold and Enamel Pearl Set Watch

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Fine Gold and Enamel Pearl Set Watch
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Description:
A late 18th Century Swiss verge in a pearl set gold and enamel case. Full plate gilt fusee movement. Finely pierced and engraved bridge cock with steel coqueret, plain three arm gilt balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. Silver regulator dial with gilt indicator. Winding through the signed white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, blue steel hands. Gold open face case with pearl set bezels, gold pendant and bow. Unusual back set with white stones and decorated in red and gilt enamel on a black ground. At the base a stylised sun below the gilt decorated red enamel arc. Above this a crescent moon set with white stones.
Dimensions:
Height: 2″
Width: 1.5″
Length:
Circa: 1820
Condition: In excellent working condition, one pearl missing on the border of the reverse of the watch and a very small chip to the dial near the winding section.
Low Estimate: £4,000.00
High Estimate: £6,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 46: Gold, Enamel, Diamond & Pearl Watch & Chatelaine

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Gold, Enamel, Diamond & Pearl Watch & Chatelaine
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Description:
An early 19th Century French verge watch and chatelaine in an unusual gold and enamel half hunter case set with diamonds and pearls. Full plate gilt fusee movement. Finely pierced and engraved bridge cock with steel coqueret, plain three arm gilt balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. Silver regulator dial with blue steel indicator. Signed engine turned gold dial, small central chapter of white enamel marked in Arabic numerals, blue steel hands. Unusual 18 carat gold case with ribbed middle. The covers decorated in translucent dark blue enamel over an engine turned ground with diamond set rings. Bezels set with a row of split pearls with matching pearl set chatelaine.
Dimensions:
Height: 6.5″
Width: 1.6″
Length:
Circa: 1820
Condition: In excellent condition, no pearl or diamonds deficient, movement currently working.
Low Estimate: £3,500.00
High Estimate: £5,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 47: Three Colour Gold Quarter Repeating Watch

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Three Colour Gold Quarter Repeating Watch
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Description:
A late 18th Century French quarter repeating verge in an unusual glazed consular case. Full plate gilt fusee movement. Finely pierced and engraved bridge cock, plain three arm gilt balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. Silver regulator dial with gilt indicator. Push pendant dumb quarter repeating on two blocks in the case. Winding through the white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, gilt hands. Unusual consular case with glazed hinged back protecting the two colour gold decoration on the back depicting a scene in an oval.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.3″
Width: 1.8″
Length:
Circa: 1780
Condition: In excellent working condition, very small hairline crack near the number eleven.
Low Estimate: £3,500.00
High Estimate: £5,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 48: Atlas Diamond Set Clock

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Atlas Diamond Set Clock
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Description:
The world opening to reveal the watch the base set with Diamonds and a Golden topaz. The top with cherub winder holding a heart shaped diamond.
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Circa: 1880
Condition: Very good condition
Low Estimate: £8,000.00
High Estimate: £12,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 49: Erotic Automation Pocket Watch

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Erotic Automation Pocket Watch
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Description:
18K yellow gold, open-face, key-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, with one horological complication: quarter-repeater on two steel gongs (activated by depressing the pendant) The chiselled varicoloured gold scene shows two Jacquemarts (Jacks), “Les Bons Sauvages”, striking the elapsed time (the woman, on the left, strikes the hours and the first shot of the quarters while the man, on the right, strikes the second shot of the quarters, and, below, a goat moves its mouth; all animated by the repeating mechanism under the scene set at six o’clock, there is a second concealed automaton erotic scene (discovered and activated by the push-piece at 6 o’clock) showing a couple in erotic position
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Condition: Very good condition
Low Estimate: £15,000.00
High Estimate: £20,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 50: Silver, Enamel and Agate Clock

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Silver, Enamel and Agate Clock
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Description:
Silver and enamel clock on agate supported by four agate columns. Silver engine turned clock decorated with green and pink enamel flowers.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.8″
Width: 1.7″
Length:
Circa: 1890
Condition: Very good condition, no cracks or chips to the agate or damage to the enamel, movement currently working.
Low Estimate: £2,500.00
High Estimate: £4,000.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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