Lot 27
in 21st February 2025
Guide price: £1400-1800
ROYAL NAVY INTEREST. 18k stamped gold pocket watch, inscribed NDH from RC - 27.IV.1910. NORTH DE COIGNY DALRYMPLE-HAMILTON. North was the father of Admiral Sir Frederick Hew George Dalrymple-Hamilton, commander of Rodney during the engagement with Bismark. His son also called North was serving on HMS King George V during the same engagement. The watch has 18k stamps to inner lid and dust cover and works with a gentle wind. 39mm face and has a gross weight of 65.5g