Lot 1082 , A Victorian three colour gold, ruby and turquoise set pocket watch case, now converted to a locket, 1.5in.

A Victorian three colour gold, ruby and turquoise set pocket watch case, now converted to a locket, with foliate decoration, containing a portrait miniature of a young boy behind a glazed panel (a.f.), 1.5in.
Estimate £200-300

The case back has become separated from the main body, the hinge pin is missing. There is no visible damage to either glass panels. There is visible lead solder at 3 & 9 o'clock by the clasps on the interior of the case, (part of conversion?) There are 3 small stones missing from the centre of the the loose cover. At least 8 of the turqouise set into the circumference has small chips to the surface, some others have minor surface abrasions. The case front has one turquoise missing and at least 8 other turquoise have small chips.


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Sold for £280