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Solid rosewood case, professionally restored 2024
Original 8-day mechanical movement, recently serviced
17 vintage porcelain side dishes produced by Huguenot Fine China, a well-known South African ceramics manufacturer associated with quality hotel and promotional ware. Each dish features a brown transfer design of Three Galleon Ships with the wording "The Three Ships", likely produced as promotional pieces linked to the heritage South African whisky brand, Three Ships Whisky.
Manufacturer: Huguenot Fine China
Origin: South Africa
Material: Fine porcelain / vitrified china
Design: Brown galleon ship motif, circular dish shape
Condition: Very good overall. Majority appear unused (some still wrapped). Minor age-related marks on a few pieces. No chips or cracks visible.
Era: Estimated 1970s–1980s
These dishes may have been used as pub ashtrays, tasting dishes, or promotional serveware – now collected for their nostalgic South African branding and limited production.
Door-to-door tracked delivery across South Africa from R220 (insured to full sale value). Free pickup available in Cape Town. International shipping by quote. Estimated dispatch within 2 business days of payment clearing escrow.
RubyRose Collectibles is a verified Sunflower trader.
Q: Does the clock keep accurate time? Heritage Lot: Within ±30 seconds per week after the 2024 service.
Q: Will it survive shipping? Heritage Lot: Yes — pendulum is removed and packed separately, and the case is custom-crated.
