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A large early 20^th Century Swiss lever with concealed erotic automaton in a decorative silver full hunter case. White enamel dial with subsidiary seconds, Arabic numerals, blue steel hands. Silver full hunter case, both covers decorated in high relief, the front depicting a bust. The back with floral decoration marked “H Frsl Depose”. Opening the back and silver cuvette reveals a nun, apparently kneeling at prayer, receiving the attentions of a member of the clergy from behind. The scene springs to life when the silver slide in the band is activated.

Circa 1920

£6,850.00 Add to cart

Gold Half Hunter by Dent

An early 20^th Century English lever by Dent in a gold half hunter case. Gilt three quarter plate keyless movement with going barrel. Plain cock with polished steel regulator, compensation balance with blue steel overcoil hairspring. English table roller lever escapement. Signed white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds, Roman numerals, blue steel half hunter hands. Substantial plain 18 carat half hunter case with blue enamel chapter ring, gold cuvette with engraved dedication. Maker’s mark “DB” in a rectangle and “Dent” in a triangle. Number corresponding to that on the movement. Dark blue presentation case lined with blue velvet, signed “Dent – 28 Cockspur Street”.

Hallmarked London 1922

£4,200.00 Add to cart

Gold Half Hunter Case Pocket Watch

A 20^th Century Swiss lever in a gold half hunter case. Nickelled split three quarter plate 15 jewel keyless movement with going barrel. Plain cock with polished steel regulator, uncut bimetallic balance with spiral hairspring. Club foot lever escapement. White enamel dial with subsidiary seconds, Roman numerals, blue steel half hunter hands. Plain 9 carat half hunter case with blue enamel chapter ring, maker's mark “BB” in an oval.

Hallmarked Chester 1926

£1,400.00 Add to cart

Platinum and Diamond Cocktail Watch by Tiffany

An early 20^th Century Swiss lever in a fine diamond set platinum cocktail watch by Tiffany. Oval fifteen jewel nickelled keyless three three quarter plate movement by Longines. Plain cock with polished steel regulator, compensation balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. Club foot lever escapement. Signed metal dial, Arabic numerals, blue steel hands. Fine rectangular platinum case set with diamonds, hinged diamond set platinum lugs to attach the black cord strap. Deployant clasp with safety chain. Signed brown morocco case with gilt decoration.

Circa 1926

£2,400.00 Add to cart

Gold Half Hunter

A 20^th Century English lever by Dent in a 9 carat gold half hunter case. Gilt three quarter plate keyless movement with going barrel. Plain cock with polished steel regulator, compensation balance with blue steel overcoil hairspring. English table roller lever escapement, escape and lever pivots with endstones. Signed white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds, Roman numerals, blue steel half hunter hands. Plain 9 carat half hunter case, plain gold cuvette, blue enamel chapter ring, maker's mark “DEB” in a rectangle.

Circa 1930

£1,400.00 Add to cart

Gold Wristwatch by IWC

A 20^th Century Swiss wrist watch by International Watch Company in an 18 carat rose gold square case with hooded lugs. Damascened nickle split three quarter plate keyless movement with going barrel. Plain cock with polished steel regulator, compensation balance with blue steel overcoil hairspring. Club foot lever escapement. Signed dial with applied batons and dots, small subsidiary seconds, gilt hands. Attractive rose gold 18 carat square case with hooded lugs, gold clip on back, black calf strap with gilt buckle.

An unusual and attractive model.

Circa 1930

£3,500.00 Add to cart

Gold Half Hunter

An early 20^th Century Swiss lever in gold Dennison half hunter case. Nickelled split three quarter plate keyless movement with going barrel. Plain cock with polished steel micrometer regulator, compensation balance with blue steel overcoil hairspring. Club foot lever escapement, screwed in jewelling. White enamel dial with subsidiary seconds, Roman numerals, blue steel half hunter hands. Plain 18 carat half hunter case with blue enamel chapter ring, plain gold cuvette. Maker’s mark “Dennison” and “ALD” in a rectangle.

Hallmarked Birmingham 1930

£1,650.00 Add to cart

American Gold Half Hunter Pocketwatch

A 20^th Century American lever in a gold half hunter case. Nickelled split three quarter plate 15 jewel keyless movement with going barrel. Plain cock with polished steel regulator, compensation balance with blue steel overcoil hairspring. Club foot lever escapement. Signed white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds, Roman numerals, blue steel half hunter hands. Plain 9 carat Dennison half hunter case with blue enamel chapter ring, maker’s mark “ALD” in a rectangle.

Hallmarked Birmingham 1934

£1,200.00 Add to cart

Silver Full Hunter

A 20^th Century Swiss lever in a silver Dennison full hunter case. Gilt three quarter plate keyless movement with going barrel. Plain cock with polished steel regulator, uncut bimetallic balance with spiral hairspring. Club foot lever escapement. Signed white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds, Arabic numerals, gilt hands. Plain silver full hunter case, maker’s mark “ALD” in a rectangle and “Dennison – British Made – Special”.

Circa 1935

£700.00 Add to cart

Gold Ladies Rolex Wristwatch

A Swiss lever wristwatch by Rolex in a nine carat case. Rectangular nickelled three quarter plate keyless 17 jewel movement with going barrel. Plain cock with steel regulator, Rolex two arm superbalance with spiral hairspring. Club foot lever escapement. Signed metal dial with gilt Arabic numerals, gilt hands. Plain 9 carat gold tonneau shaped case, fixed solid lugs Curved gold back, , maker’s mark “R.W.C. LTD” and Rolex mark. Gilt winding button with Rolex logo, expanding gilt bracelet.

Circa 1940

£750.00 Add to cart

Slim Gold Swiss Lever

A late 20^th Century Swiss lever in a decorative gold open face case. Nickelled split three quarter plate keyless movement with going barrel. Plain cock with shockproof jewelling, steel regulator, plain three arm balance with spiral hairspring. Club foot lever escapement. Signed decorative gold dial with black Roman numerals, black painted serpentine hands. Decorative slim 18 carat open face case, coin edge middle, clip on back and bezel, maker’s mark “Moeris”

Circa 1975

£1,800.00 Add to cart

Gold Cigarette Lighter

A Colibri MonoGas lighter with a reeded 9 carat gold sleeve.

Hallmarked London 1977

£800.00 Add to cart