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An 18ct gold hunter pocket…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
22-Oct-2024
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Description:
An 18ct gold hunter pocket watch, maker Flavelle Bros and Roberts Circa 1877 3.8 cm dial diameter, 4.3 cm case diameter, 5.2 cm case hight. An 18ct gold hunter pocket watch, maker Flavelle Bros and Roberts. Circa 1877. 18 carat gold hunter watch. Case engine turned with London hallmarks for 1877 and a. maker's mark "GHH: also numbers 13316." White enamel dial, Roman hour numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, gold spade hands marked "Flavelle Bros & Roberts, Sydney &. Brisbane on the dial. Fusee drive, lever escapement and solid bridge cock, chased table and foot. Diamond. end stone. Two arm Compensated balance. Signed on the back "Flavelle Bros & Roberts, Sydney & Brisbane and stamped with the numbers 13316. Engraved on the inside back cover. the dedication "To Robert Dath, from his affectionate wife, Elizabeth Dath. April 14th, 1878". Flavelle Bros and Roberts would have had the watch made for them, probably. in England and they would have been mere retailers. The Roberts in the name of. the retailers (who were jewellers) was probably Henry Roberts who was an. uncle of Ethel Dean, Norman Dean's mother. Provenance: Purchased in 1977 from Mr. Lurati at Southport Antique Fair for $275. Dimensions: 3.8 cm dial diameter, 4.3 cm case diameter, 5.2 cm case hight
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Category:
Horology (Clocks & watches): Watches - Pocket & Fob