Watches

An 18ct gold brooch watch, by Rolex, 1950s, modelled as a stylised floral spray, in polished 18ct gold, accented with round-cut rubies and a central brilliant-cut diamond, the central flowerhead hinged to reveal white circular dial, signed ‘Rolex’ and with applied gilt hour markers, signed 17 jewel movement, the mount hallmarked for London, 1959 and bearing maker’s mark ‘DS&S’, to a double pin fitting, dial diameter 12mm, brooch length 58mm. £1,200-£1,600------For more information, additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneers website, www.dnw.co.uk
Condition Report: The dial is in good condition and the glass is fine. The movement runs when wound, untested for timekeeping. The mount is fairly substantial and shows slight surface wear only. It is probable that the piece was made up in the late 1950s by a jeweller converting an existing Rolex wristwatch, to suit current fashion trends. Diamond approximately 0.14 carats. Gross weight 28.7gm.