PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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Sep 24, 2021
52mmÿHunter case, dial marked "Robert Holmes, 13 Jewels," gold plated,ÿ108 grams; 64mm open face case, copper, 120.5 grams; 52.5mm hunter case,ÿbase metal, inside case marked " M.J. Tobias & Co., Liverpool, No. 3564, Cilinder escapement, Four Holes Jewelled," 97.5 grams, with key; 50.5mm open face case, engraved brass dial, fusee movement marked "Wm. Robinson, Liverpool, 2521,"ÿ104 grams, with key; 48.5mm open face case, "William Tell" painted dial, Swiss Verge Fusee, exposed balance wheel, circa 1810?, case base metal with synthetic stones, 79 grams
Provenance: A Virginia Collector
Holmes watch, seconds hand moving and keeping time when inspected, dirt under crystal, chip to crystal, tarnish, small dents, wear and scratches; copper watch, seconds hand moving intermittently, heavy wear to plating, tarnish, dents, tarnish, wear; Tobias watch, seconds hand moving and keeping time when inspected, heavy tarnish to dial, dents, wearÿand scratches; Robinson watch, seconds hand moving and keeping time when inspected, crack to dial near 12 o'clock, dial also with other scratches, chips and wear to crystal, dents, wear and scratches, wear to plating on bow; French painted dial watch, keeping time when inspected, wear and scratches to crystal, tarnish, dents, wear and scratchesÿÿ
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