JOSEPH THOMAS SLEEP impressive ladies pocket watch in 18ct gold full hunter case with engraved decoration, mid 19th century. Movement engraved "J.T. SLEEP, BALLAARAT". Sleep arrived in Ballarat in 1855 and quickly established himself as one of the finest jewellers on the goldfields. Works by Sleep are rare and highly prized. 5.5cm high overall
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JOSEPH THOMAS SLEEP impressive ladies pocket watch in 18ct gold full hunter case with engraved decoration, mid 19th century. Movement engraved "J.T. SLEEP, BALLAARAT". Sleep arrived in Ballarat in 1855 and quickly established himself as one of the finest jewellers on the goldfields. Works by Sleep are rare and highly prized. 5.5cm high overall

wristwatch 18ct gold

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Estimate
A$1,000–1,500
Realised
A$1,800
Closed 26 June 2022, 08:22 View at the house ↗
727-729 High Street, Armadale, VIC 3143
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    3 Sept 2026, 10:03
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3 Sept 2026, 10:03
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