Lot 1738

Description

Victorian gold-coloured open-faced pocket watch, nineteenth century, Circular case with engine-turned reverse and central ornamental cartouche, decorative gilt dial with floral and geometric engraving, Roman numeral hour markers, dark hands, pendant and bow suspension, total weight 61.23g. Possibly English or Swiss, circa 1850–1880. Maker, movement and case fineness unidentified. Fine appearance, minor surface scratches and age-related wear to case, some wear to dial and hands. Movement and running condition not tested.

Ex D. G. L. Worland Collection, Sydney. Possibly corresponding to the Richard Hornby, Liverpool, 18ct gold pocket watch dated 1862 recorded in Worland's inventory; attribution unconfirmed.