Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Mar 25, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 598
Dubois 18kt. Pocket Watch and 14kt. Fob Chain
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
31mm case, case with blue enamel, rose cut diamonds, inside case stamped "K18, 83878" and with Swiss hallmark, cuvette marked "Dubois, Geneve, Cylindredoid Rubis Remontoir", 1-3/4 x 1-1/4 in., 23.0 grams; fob chain, with pearl bead spacers, stamped "14K" and with maker's mark, 27-1/2 in. lg., 11.4 grams
Provenance: Estate of the Artists James McBey and Marguerite McBey, London, England; by descent in family
Condition
most rose cut diamonds missing, heavy losses to enamel, keeping time when inspected, repair to dial, wear to crown, cuvette heavily dented, dents to case, tarnish, wear and scratches; fob chain, light wear and scratches
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