A banded agate necklace, comprising a line of alternating banded agate batons and carved panels, on a later trace-link extension chain, gilt metal mounted, together with a white metal and enamel open face fob watch, with cabochon borders, stamped '0,800' and numbered 116191, with German crown and crescent marks, necklace length 43.5cm, fob watch length 4.3cm (2)
Sold for £260
Estimated at £100 - £150
A banded agate necklace, comprising a line of alternating banded agate batons and carved panels, on a later trace-link extension chain, gilt metal mounted, together with a white metal and enamel open face fob watch, with cabochon borders, stamped '0,800' and numbered 116191, with German crown and crescent marks, necklace length 43.5cm, fob watch length 4.3cm (2)
Necklace: chips, fractures, scuffs and scratches to agate panels, batons and mounts, commensurate for use. Some of the connecting links have worn thin in places, some links have been replaced and others have dark solder repairs. General wear to later added extension chain, clasp is loose fitting and requires repair/replacement. Length of agate section approx. 36cm, excluding extension chain. Gross weight approx. 27.5gm. Watch: Fractures, chips and surface wear to red enamel on case back and surface wear to enamel on dial. Surface wear, scuffs and chips throughout the watch case and cabochons, some of the cabochons have been later replaced with simulated half pearls. The movement runs when wound but is untested for working order, which cannot be guaranteed. Gross weight approx. 25.9gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Nov, 2022