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Watches, Clocks and Banquet Lamps; Sporting & General Memorabilia — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:842
Sale Title:Watches, Clocks and Banquet Lamps; Sporting & General MemorabiliaLots with images:535
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:543
Date:7-Dec-2011
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The Watchmaker - A late Victorian clay fired sculpture of an elderly man holding a watch on a chain. Appears to have been used as a store display for advertising repairs. Mounted on a circular wooden dish measuring 30 cm in diameter. Watch and fob included but do not appear to be original
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18th century longcase clock, circa 1770s, dial marked ‘John Walker, Newcastle’, 8 day time and strike anchor escapment movement with weights (2), pendulum and original key, oak case. Runs well in ‘as found’ condition. 220 x 46 x 23 cm
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18th century London longcase clock, circa 1750s, silvered and gilt dial marked 'John Willats, London', 8 day five pillar movement with anchor escapement. Dial displays a 'Strike/Silent' selector, date aperture and subsidiary seconds dial with the original brass sheathed weights, pendulum and winders. Clock encased in a superior quality burr walnut with original finials, the finest example of it's type seen by the collector/vendor. Includes original winder and key. 240 x 48 x 24 cm
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Longcase regulator clock, silvered dial marked ‘R. Crystie, Dumfries Scotland’ with subsidiary seconds dial, mid 19th century. Clock features a four pillar movement with George Graham dead beat escapement, single weight with pendulum and winder. Excellent runner, very accurate with arched case of satinwood, burr walnut and gilt brass fitments. 210 x 41 x 24 cm
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Scottish mahogany longcase clock, circa 1830s, with beautiful hand painted dial signed 'James Block, Kirkaldy', with hand pierced Scottish 'Thistle' hands, Scottish weights marked 'Kf' possibly Kirkaldy foundry and matching painted pendulum original to the clock. Superb Scottish mahogany case with classic Scottish door. Excellent runner on 8 day 'Time and Strike' movement with original key. 220 x 48 x 25 cm
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London longcase clock, circa 1720s, silvered and brass dial signed ‘Joseph Barnes, London’ with subsidiary 'Strike/Silent' seconds chapter and date aperture. The Pagoda top case is hand painted in the Chinoiserie style. This style of case was traditionally made in England, transported to China for painting, then returned to be fitted with a clock and sold on the domestic market. Includes original pendulum, winder and weights. Movement has been cleaned and oiled. 235 x 46 x 24 cm
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W. Simpson, 1947, complex Congreve rolling ball clock with silvered dial marked ‘W.Simpson, Barnoldswick, Fecit 1947’, subsidiary dial with day, date, month and moon phase. This wonderful clock is housed in a glazed walnut case with a single weight mechanical/electric movement. 121 x 47 x 45 cm
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W. Simpson, 1952, complex clock with George Graham ‘dead beat’ escapement. Complexities include seconds sweep hand, day, date, month, and strike on hour. Also plays tunes on 4 adjustable tone gongs. Mechanical/electrical with 3 weights, pendulum and accessory key. Clock is housed in attractive rectangular wooden case. 151 x 51 x 43 cm
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17th/18th century walnut longcase clock, silvered dial marked 'William Gill, Hasting'. It is believed that this case was produced between 1689 and 1694 and the movement updated circa 1795 to an 8 day time and strike movement; with original winder and pendulum. 206 x 41 x 23 cm
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Regency rosewood bracket clock with brass inlay. Single fusee movement, keys (2) and pendulum. 52 x 16.5 x 26 cm. High quality, excellent runner
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Victorian oak bracket clock. The silvered dial marked 'Christie, Cannon St. London' The twin fusee movement striking on a gong. Original key & pendulum. 52 x 16 x 20 cm. Pull repeat on strike. Superb quality. Excellent runner.
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Regency mahogany bracket clock. a fine quality twin fusee movement with matching engraved back plate, bracing strutts and pendulum. Original winder and key. 44 x 16 x 32 cm. Excellent runner. Description inside
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A large Victorian oak and gilt brass bracket clock, the movement with eight day time and strike anchor escapement. Silvered dial. Original key and pendulum. 58 x 19 x 35 cm. Runs well
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A 19th century skeleton clock under its original glass dome. Excellent untouched fusee movement with anchor escapement, silvered dial, excellent runner, on its original brass inlaid mahogony base and dome. Original key and pendulum. 30 x 10 cm
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A 19th century presentation quality French clock under original glass dome and base. The eight day movement striking hours and half hours on a bell. The gilt metal case with sevres style hand painted panels and dial. Complete with original stand, key and pendulum. Running. 47 x 45 x 25 cm
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A high grade French drum clock garniture, 19th century. Eight day time & strike on a bell movement with Brocot open escapement and solid ruby pallets with its original mercury compensation pendulum and key. The black and rouge marble case with bevelled glass panel and two matching tazza. 44 x 12 x 33 cm. Excellent runner.
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A large triple fusee bracket / table clock, 19th century. The triple fusee movement chiming the hours on a gong and playing a tune on 8 bells. The ebonised case with gilt mounts and silvered dial. Original key and pendulum. 70 x 47 x 27
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A green onyx crystal regulator mantel clock. c1900. The French eight day time and strike (on a bell) movement with mercury compensator pendulum. The gilt mounted case with brushed gold dial and 2 matching onyx and gilt metal candelabras. (3)
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A late 19th century green onyx French clock garniture, the French movememt being an eight day time and strike on a bell, the gilt mounted case with enameled dial and matching candelabras. Running, with key and pendedulum.
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A mid 19th century French gilt metal and black marble eight day time and strike mantle clock by Paris maker 'Vincent and Cie' with medal for 1855. Running, orignal key, and pendululm. 43 x 38 x 16 cm
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A 19th century gilt French mantel clock with eight day time and strike, with hand painted sevres style inset panel and matching dial. Key and pendulum. Running and on its original gilt base
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19th century white marble and gilt mounted portico clock with matching pair of candelabras. The eight day time and strike movement with superb enamel dial and original pendulum and key. Excellent runner
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An early 19th century French inlaid walnut portico clock. The eight day time and strike on a bell movement with open count wheel and superb enamel dial. The inlaid walnut case with gilt mounts and spiral column
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Rouge marble French mantel clock mounted with a bronzed metal figure of 'Orphee'. Eight day time only, one key and pendulum, running. 50 x 13 x 25 cm.
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A French pink marble and gilt mounted garniture of a portico clock and 2 side urns, 19th century eight day time and strike (on a bell), original key and pendulum. Running
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A French black and pink marble presentation clock garniture, the clock with eight day time and strike on a bell. Brocot open escapement, key and pendulum, the case with gilt embellishments and presentation inscription for 1879. Accompanied by two matching tazzas. 33 x 13 x 70 cm
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A high quality black marble and bronze fitted French table clock, the case surmounted by a cold painted metal figure, the movement restored and with eight day time and strike on a bell. Key and pendulum. Running. 90 x 25 x 54 cm
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A mahogany case for a marine chronometer; two sections. 19 x 19.5 x 19.5 cm.
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A 19th century brass carriage clock in original case with key. 11 x 6 x 8 cm. Running
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Early 20th century French carriage clock with alarm and key. 9 x 5 x 6.5 cm. Running
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19th century carriage clock with gong strike on hour & ½ hour. Original key and case (a/f.). Running. 15 x 8 x 9 cm
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Quality 19th century jewelled French carriage clock with original key in it’s original ornate gilt case. 12 x 15.5 x 7 cm. Running
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Good quality 19th century carriage clock. Eight day lever escapement with original key. The case in the gilt Chinoisere style. 12 x 6 x 8 cm. Running
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19th century Waterbury carriage clock with bell strike on ½ hour. With original case and key. Button blind repeat. 10 x 7 x 8 cm. Running.
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Early 20th century carriage clock in original case and key. 10 x 6 x 7.5 cm. Running.
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A miniature 19th century Swiss carriage clock in a mother-of-pearl case.
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A rare verge clockwork night light, clock and original shade and key; running, the base is solid bronze, the revolving shade painted with numerals.
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A Junghens novelty clock in the form of a globe with matching pendulum and key. on a walnut base c1910-1920. 26 x 12 cm. Running.
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A good 19th century Austrian/German regulator wall clock. The single weight movement with dead beat escapement and white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds dial. Good running order. Eight day movement. The walnut and ebonized case in good original condition, key and pendulum and all of its original finials and crown. 90 x 17 x 46 cm.
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A rare German regulator clock with day, date and month calendar, c1900. Eight day movement with dead beat escapement and ornate silvered dial, key and pendulum. 108 x 50 x 19 cm
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A two weight Austrian/German regulator. The eight day time and strike on the ½ hour movement with dead beat escapement and white enamel dial with subsidary seconds dial. The walnut and ebonised case complete with crown and finials. Original pendulum and winder. Good runner. 91 x 17 x 40 cm
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A large and ornate 2 train spring driven wall regulator, with double key hole shaped door glazing. The eight day time and strike on the half hour movement with ivory coloured dial and coloured fl eur-de-le. The pendulum with multi-coloured bob. Running with key, pendulum and all finials including an eagle surmount. 90 x 40 x 20 cm.
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An exceptional quality Viennese style regulator wall clock, the white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds and signed 'H.J.Norris, Coventry' with eight day time and strike dead beat escapement, the burr walnut case with ornate brass and walnut finials, circa 1880. Complete and running with winder. 92 x 17 x 42 cm
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An attractive 19th century French black and rouge marble mantel clock circa 1880. Eight day time and strike movement. With key and pendulum. 46 x 16 x 34 cm. Excellent runner.
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A 19th century French black marble mantel clock. The white enamel dial signed 'Comptoir General, J Pratt, Paris'. The eight day time and strike movement (on a bell) with open wheel escapement. Key and pendulum, excellent runner. 43 x 14 x 42 cm
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Victorian 1/4 size regulator clock c1900 in clean untouched condition. Running, key and pendulum. Carved mahogony case, 60 x 18 x 32 cm
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A late Victorian/Edwardian barometer with mercury thermometer. Carved mahogony. Nice untouched condition. 65 cm in length
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An attractive 19th century half size Vienna regulator in untouched condition. Running eight day and time and strike.
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A scarce French regulator wall clock with eight day time and strike movement and barometer. Original glasses and pendulum. Needs restoration, ornate walnut and gilt metal case. 87 x 10 x 34 cm.
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A Victorian duplex burner banquet oil lamp, the font and shade cut in hobnail glass with silver plated Hinks duplex 'A' grade burner (pat 1862). on a silver Corinthian column base with a cranberry glass post and matching cranberry glass chimney - complete and working. Ex Ballarat.
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A superb and rare 17th Century bracket clock signed 'John Hughes, London (active 1689 died in 1695)' It is believed this clock was cased c1710-20, but it is probably the original case. The seven day movement has a verge escapement and striking a bell on the hour. The back plate has ornate wriggle work engraving. The silvered and gilt dial with conforming spondrils, date apeture and strike/silent subsidary in arch. Original blued and mock pendulum apeture. The case in the much rarer walnut (most were either…
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A 19th century citrene (uranium) glass duplex burner oil lamp, all original and matching. Ex Ballarat. 80 cm tall
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A 19th century two weight Vienna regulator by the renowned maker 'Gustav Becker' signed Gb on the ivory & coloured enamel dial. Eight day time and strike with dead beat escapement in its walnut case with key and pendulum. Running
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Militaria: British Royal artillery brass 9 pd field piece employed at Waterloo. (1815) miniature cannon on board, L/edition 122/156. Original brass plaque reading, 'Built in England to the Scale of 1/10th For Anthony Joseph Keville Esq' and another similar of wood and brass a/f.
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A Victorian blue glass duplex burner banquet oil lamp. All original including shade and rare duplex burner with matching blue buttons to wick winds. Ex. Ballarat (very rare colour).
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A superb Victorian cranberry glass banquet lamp in original untouched condition. Rare ruby etched shade, Hinks duplex (pat. 1862) burner with brass and cast iron Corinthian column base, approx 80 cm
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1756 sterling silver, clam case watch by J M Drummond of London. Case hallmarked 1756 London, fusee movement with pierced work. White enamel dial with black Roman numerals and gold hands. Key wind. Working, but stops. Needs to be regulated. in beautiful condition
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Omega pocket watch c1900, beveled glass, black Roman numerals, subsidiary second hand, with silver fob chain, marked to dial 'Omega Swiss Made', in stunning condition and working.
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9ct Rose gold open faced pocket watch. Marked Cuivre to dust cover. The outer cover and surround are marked 9ct. Engine turned back, white enamel dial, subsidiary second hand. Minor denting, running. Very attractive. Maker unknown but most likely Swiss
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A L D 9ct gold hunters case pocket watch, c1900. Ald was Aaron Lufkin Dennison, a founder of the Waltham Watch Company. He was ousted after an early bankruptcy and went to England where he started a watch case company which cased this watch. Movement made in Swizerland. Subsidiary second hand white porcelain dial, black Arabic numerals. Engine turned case, in running condition
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9ct rose gold ladies half hunter tiny pocket watch. Engraved front, tiny dial, back cover probably brass. One hand damaged and not working
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9ct Rolex ladies wristwatch c1900, for restoration. No crystal, one hand missing, not working, no winding stem
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9ct ladies hunters case pocket watch. Engraved case, dust cover brass. Not working, needs crystal, for restoration
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Tudor 9ct ladies wrist watch with non gold band. c1920, not working but complete. Hexagonal case fanacy dial. In fine condition
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9ct gold Rolex pocketwatch, crown wind, open face, circular silvered dial with black Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, engine turned back signed Rolex case, 45 mm diameter, circa 1920. in fine condition, running
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9ct rose gold Rolex ladies wrist watch, octagonal case, fancy dial, subsidiary second hand dial, back case cover needs soldering, complete but not working.
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9ct rose gold Unicorn nurse’s pendant watch, converted from wrist watch. With fine gold chain. In fine condition working
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9ct Rolex ladies wrist watches. Neither working. Both for parts or repair. Small size vintage, gold weight 8 gms. (2 items)
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9ct rose gold ladies small wrist watches. Non working. For parts or gold weight. 12gms gold approx. (3 items)
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Man's hunters case watch 'Excelsior' gold plated, 15 jewel lever movement. White enamel dial, black Roman numerals, subsidiary second dial, in very fine condition
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Man’s Sterling silver open faced pocket watch c1900 'Price and Morses, Broad Quay, Bristol'. With later semiclam accessory case. White porcelain dial, subsidiary second dial, black roman numerals. Working, in stunning condition
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Omega open faced man’s 15 jewel pocket watch, c1920, nickel plated case, white enamel face, black Arabic numerals, gold hands, subsidiary second hand dial. In working running condition; crystal needs polishing.
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Omega open faced man’s pocket watches. Non working in varied condition. All 15 Jewel movements to be used for parts or repair. (4 items)
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D F & G Sterling key wind man’s open faced pocket watch. Closed movement. White enamel dial, black roman numerals, gold hands, subsidiary second dial, in working condition. Engine turned back case
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H Samuels open faced pocket watch sterling silver case c1900, beveled crystal, white porcelain dial, black roman numerals, subsidiary second hand dial, running condition. Needs surface cleaning
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Omega pocket watches, 2 nickel plated, 1 gold plated. None working, all good for parts or repair. (3 items)
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Gold plated 15 jewel open faced pocket watches c1900. American Waltham and English made. Running in lovely condition. White enamel dials both Roman and Arabic numerals, with subsidiary second hand dials. (2 items)
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Sterling Silver key wind open faced pocket watches c1900. One by Americn Watch Co (Waltham), the other by J & Je Wilkinsen, Bingley. In very fine condition. (2 items)
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Sterling silver, open faced, key wind pocket watches c1900, one by Stewart Dawson & Co Liverpool and the other H. Samuel, Manchester. Both with white enamel dials, Roman numerals, subsidiary second hand dials, Both with engine turned backs. In very fine condition and running. (2 items)
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Sterling silver open faced key wind pocket watches, both with white enamel faces, large roman numerals and subidiary second hand dials. One by Hinds Ltd London and the other Marked Improved patent on dial and J Harris on Movement. Both very clean and heavy. Running. (2 items)
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Elgin Hunters case gold plated pocket watches, not working. For parts or restoration. In reasonable condition, movements original. (2 items)
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Elgin Hunters case gold plated pocket watches. For parts or restoration. All in reasonable condition, movements original, in running condition but need work. (2 items)
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Ladies Victorian sterling silver small pocket watches. All in running condition, all clearly hallmarked. Three manual wind, one key wind. All with white enamel faces, roman numerals, two with sibsidiary second hand dials. (4 items)
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American Waltham Clock Co hunters case pocket watches. 15 jewel, white enamel face, roman numerals, subsidiary second hand dials, condition varies, none working. For repair or parts. (8 items)
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Elgin pocket watches, hunters case, gold plated, 15 jewel movements, all with white enamel faces, roman numerals, stem wind. None working, for repair or parts. (4 items)
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Oversized pocket watches 6.5 cm diameter, open faces, Swiss movements, stem wind, white enamel dial, roman numerals, subsidiary second hand dial, fingernail hand set, one working, one not. (2 items)
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Railway open faced pocket watch, 'Engineers Special' on face and inside on movement. Movement engraved with train, birds, owl. Running but needs new face. a very rare watch worth restoring. Also included, a very early Waltham watch of identical proportions. Running and in fine condition. (2 items)
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Watches, a restorers delight. An odd lot of watches in various conditions. Converted pocket watches, fancy faced watches, sterling, gold plated, some running some not. Please view, great value. (11 items)
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Ladies sterling silver miniature pocket watches for parts or repair. Condition varies, some work, some don’t. (13 items)
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Ladies sterling silver miniature pocket watches for parts or repair. Condition varies, some work some don’t. (13 items)
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Ladies Fob (Nurses) watches. Condition varies. (24 items)
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Sterling silver pocket watches for repair, parts or silver weight. Approx 400 gms of silver. (10)
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Sterling silver pocket watches for repair, parts or silver weight. Approx 400 gms of silver. (10)
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Sterling silver pocket watches for repair, parts or silver weight. Approx 400 gms of silver. (10)
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Hunters case sterling silver key wind pocket watches for repair. Movements work, most need cosmetic touch-up. 240 gms silver. (6 items)
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Hunters case sterling silver key wind (3), stem wind (3) pocket watches for repair. Movements work, most need cosmetic touch-up. 240 gms silver. (6 items)
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Hunters case sterling silver pocket watches for repair or parts. Some work, most need cosmetic touch-up.300+ gms silver. open face, 5.5 cm large keywind, small ladies open face and hunters watches plus others. (9 items)
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Men’s pocket watches non working for parts or restoration, mostly nickel plated. Many different brands, must view. (35+)
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Men’s open faced Goliath pocket watches (5.5 cm) all non-working but great for parts or restoration. All nickel plated. (7 items)
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Men’s pocket watches, c1900-1920, all working in varied condition, mostly open face. (7 items)
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