AN IMPORTANT 18CT GOLD POCKET WATCH, BY JAMES McCABE, 1814, SALVAGED FROM THE WRECK OF THE LOCH ARD

• Lot Sold $17,000 (Hammer Price)
• $20,400 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

with solid 18ct dial, serpentine hands, fusee cylinder movement, the glass covered case finely applied with tri-coloured gold decoration

CONDITION
The pocketwatch ticking but not recently serviced or timed. Hands, dial and case original and very good to excellent. Overall very good to excellent condition. 

 

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby’s Australia is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.  NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.