An unusual South Staffordshire enamel faux pocket watch, early 19th...
An unusual South Staffordshire enamel faux pocket watch, early 19th century
The painted dial and hands marking the time a little after half past twelve, the reverse 'case' with a sailor standing on shore gesturing to a monument inscribed 'In Memory of Ld. Nelson', the tar's flag emblazoned 'He lives in our Hearts', a contemporary steel chain finished with a gilt metal winding key and coloured glass fob seal, with a gentleman's portrait, possibly Nelson, watch 4cm diam
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Christie's London, 19 October 2005, lot 271
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An unusual South Staffordshire enamel faux pocket watch, early 19th century
The painted dial and hands marking the time a little after half past twelve, the reverse 'case' with a sailor standing on shore gesturing to a monument inscribed 'In Memory of Ld. Nelson', the tar's flag emblazoned 'He lives in our Hearts', a contemporary steel chain finished with a gilt metal winding key and coloured glass fob seal, with a gentleman's portrait, possibly Nelson, watch 4cm diam
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Christie's London, 19 October 2005, lot 271
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