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Lot 260 · Jewellery and Watches

A pair of lorgnettes,

A Pair Of Lorgnettes

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Estimate
£800–£900 hammer ≈ $1,327–$1,493
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Jewellery and Watches , London (South Kensington) · 1 July 2003
Record ID
TB-2026-6021444
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Pair Of Lorgnettes, A pair of lorgnettes,. Christie's, 1 Jul 2003, lot 260. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6021444.

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From the same sale Jewellery and Watches · Jul 2003

LotArtistEstimateResult
A group of five un-mounted yellow topaz A group of five un-mounted yellow topaz £250–£300
An 18ct gold pair-case duplex pocket watch by Hanley, An 18ct gold pair-case duplex pocket watch by Hanley, £400–£600
An 18ct gold hunting-case keyless lever pocket watch, An 18ct gold hunting-case keyless lever pocket watch, £200–£300
An 18ct gold open-face key-wind lever pocket watch, An 18ct gold open-face key-wind lever pocket watch, £300–£400
An 18ct gold pair case lever pocket watch, An 18ct gold pair case lever pocket watch, £300–£400
An 18ct gold open face key-wind lever pocket watch, An 18ct gold open face key-wind lever pocket watch, £300–£400

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