Modern, Post-War, Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Wine
Online-Only Auction, 18 - 25 October 2021
Design & Colour
Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
About this Item
A Victorian easel back silver-mounted timepiece, Charles Edward, London, 1888, retailed by Howell & James Ltd, 5,7 & 9 Regent Street, London
set to the centre with a 55mm silvered dial with Arabic numerals, blued hands, gilt-metal bezel, the oval-shaped frame embossed in high relief with sprays of flowers flanking a shield-shaped cartouche engraved with initials, surmounted by a small bird, with pie-crust border, velvet backing, brass hinged easel back, minor dent, 18,5cm high; and a red velvet presentation case stamped with the retailer Howell & James Ltd, Goldsmiths & Jewellers to the Queen & Prince & Princess of Wales, 5,7 & 9 Regent Street, London, 26cm wide
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