DESCRIPTION:
Theodore Marie Leroy, Paris, an extremely rare and possibly unique precision pocket watch with experimental balance, 20 jewels, stem wind and pin set, gilt bar movement with counterpoised lever escapement, unusual, cut bimetallic balance with rim made up of alternating prismatic sections of brass and steel, gold timing screws and wolf's tooth winding in a sterling silver, hinged back and bezel, engine turned, open face case with Jurgensen lips and cuvette marked "Th. Leroy Constructeur De Chronometres 88 Rue De Varenne Paris" and roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, plum colored steel spade and whip hands, 50mm, c1880.
CONDITION:
CASE: Band with flat spot; Numerous dings and pin pricks; Scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning with moderate wear; Bow with minor distortion; Polish residue; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 12:00 to center; Tiny flake at edge above 12:00. HANDS: Minor oxide, minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor dings, scuffs and scratches on plate; Small spot of corrosion; Bright work with minor patches of oxide; Concentric scratches on barrel and center wheel. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), would benefit from service. Theodore Marie Leroy (1827- 1899) studied watchmaking under Simon Vissiere, and later worked for both Winnerl and Breguet. He was a very skilled watch and chronometer maker, and was appointed "Horloger de la Marine" in 1859, the same year in which his son, the celebrated Louis Leroy was born. It is interesting to note the similarity between the balance in this watch, and the patent balance of Charles Vander Woerd. While the Woerd balance patent specifies that the prismatic laminae are to be approximately one sixth of the circumference of the balance diameter, with the bimetallic portion located at the fixed ends of the rim, the Leroy balance uses the prismatic laminae for the full length of the rim. The "Reports of the United States Commissioners to the Paris Universal Exposition 1878" discuss Woerds new balance on pages 412- 414, and may have influenced Leroy to experiment with the design.
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
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Antoine Thiout, a Paris, an early 18th century "Oignon" pocket watch, key wind and set, gilt full plate movement with verge escapement, pierced and engraved balance bridge and Egyptian pillars, contained in a brass open face case, the white enamel dial with blue enamel roman numerals on faux raised cartouches, and peripheral arabic five minute markers, blued steel beetle and poker hands, 57mm, c1725.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dings and shallow dents; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Front and back with small holes at joint, likely for pins to secure an early outer leather covering; Pendant slightly loose; Bow replaced. DIAL: Filled loss around winding hole and at case catch; Hairline at winding hole, cluster of hairlines at catch; minor loss and a few short hairlines at edge, 10:00; Minor scratches. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Dings and scratches on plate; Pillars, wheels, balance bridge and other components with fine abrasion; Some screws replaced; Coqueret with fine abrasion and minor pitting; Will run after applying pressure to train, needs service. Antoine Thiout (1692- 1767) is probably best known as the author of "Traite de Horlogerie Mechanique et Pratique", the two volume tome being an important reference on 18th century clock and watch making. A rare, early timepiece by this important maker.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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Joseph Antram, London, an early 18th century silver and leather covered pair cased pocket watch, key wind and set, gilt, full plate movement with Egyptian pillars, pierced and engraved silver balance cock incorporating the letters "GR" into the cock foot, Tompion regulator and decorative blued steelwork, the top plate signed "Jos. Antram Watchmaker to His Majesty GR London 661" with verge escapement and three arm brass balance in a silver pair case, the outer case covered with textured leather decorated with pique pins and lined with pink silk, roman numeral white enamel dial with arabic five minute markers, blued steel beetle and poker hands, serial #661, 51mm, c1715.
CONDITION:
CASE: Outer case very good, missing two pins; Inner case with fine scratches and fine pin pricks; Crystal with scratches. DIAL: An early replacement; Very good. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: A few minor marks and scratches; Movement catch and screw with a few spots of minor oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks)
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1900
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Patek, Philippe & Co., Geneva, for Jahnke Bros., Richmond, Virginia, a man's gold pocket watch, 18 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted to 6 positions, temperature and isochronism cotes de Geneve decorated nickel bar movement with counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and Wilmot micrometric regulator in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel open face case, the back with monogram and the cuvette engraved "Walter Buckner, Richmond Va.", arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers single sunk white enamel dial, gold Louis XV style hands, serial #163472, 46mm, 79.8g TW, c1915.
CONDITION:
CASE: Small, shallow dents; Dings and pin pricks; Scratches on outer surface of case; Marring on inner surface of case back; Fine scratches on cuvette; Crystal with edge chips; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Dial with multiple hairlines, more severe cracking at 5:00. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Scratches and minor spotting on plate; Burrs on top of balance cock; Bright work with scattered specks of oxide; Small gouge at crown wheel bridge screw; Screw slots with marring. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), low balance amplitude, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
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Henri Louis Matile Fils, Locle, for E. S. Ettenheimer & Co., Rochester, NY, a man's large gold pocket watch, 21 jewels, key wind and set, damascened nickel bar movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws and gold wheel train in a heavy, 18 karat, yellow gold, reeded edge, engine turned hunting case with retailer's details engraved on gold cuvette and roman numeral, double sunk white enamel dial, plum colored steel Breguet style hands, serial #8197, 57mm, 163.1g TW, c1880.
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on cuvette; Engine turning with moderate wear; Front cover hinge sticky; Rear cover snap worn; Bow worn; Pusher cap worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Spider hairlines, very faint, dial center. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Minor spotting; Screw heads with marring at slots; Lever and escape wheel endstone settings with minor marring. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) Henri Louis Matile exhibited precision watches at the U.S. Centennial Exhibition, and won the 1877 Neuchatel timing contest, category C, for a lever chronometer. This watch demonstrates the firm's ability to produce fine lever watches.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
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William Kipling, London, an early 18th century silver pair cased pocket watch, key wind and set gilt full plate movement with pierced and engraved balance cock, Tompion regulator, decorative blued steel work, and verge escapement, in a silver pair case, the outer case back engraved "John Wilson Stainmoor" and silver, roman numeral champleve dial with arabic five minute markers, blued steel beetle and poker hands, serial #1304, 55mm, c1730.
CONDITION:
CASE: Outer case with old repairs; Outer case with numerous small, shallow dents; Fine scratches on surface of outer case; Inner case with numerous dings and small dents; Inside of inner case abraded; Outer case hinge worn; Bow replaced. DIAL: Dial now with red soft enamel between numerals, otherwise very good. HANDS: Oxidation. MOVEMENT PLATES: Scratches on plate; Small amount of solder residue at center of balance cock; Case catch screw replaced; A few screws with specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks)
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$1400
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John Wood, Liverpool, an 18 karat gold fusee pocket watch with Massey III lever escapement, 15 jewels, key wind and set, gilt full plate movement, the balance cock with engraved basket of flowers and the word "Patent", in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge, engine turned open face case with Chester hallmark and date letter for the year 1820, roman numeral white enamel dial, gold spade and poker hands, serial #3293, 54mm, 147g TW.
CONDITION:
CASE: Back with minor, shallow dents; Back with tight split, 6mm; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on dome; Engine turning worn smooth; Bezel and back snaps worn; Bow and pendant worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: A few minor scratches; A few tiny chips at center of seconds bit. HANDS: Hour and minute replaced; Seconds hand tail broken. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Balance cock screw with minor losses to blue; Hack lever extension broken; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks)
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1400
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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Henry Beguelin, Locle, a mans gold pocket watch, 21 jewels, stem wind and lever set, cotes de Geneve decorated nickel bar movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws and wolf's tooth winding in an 18 karat, yellow gold, engine turned and engraved hunting case with Jurgensen lips and maker's details engraved on gold cuvette, roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, gold paste set hands, serial #11584, 50mm, 109.5g TW, c1865.
CONDITION:
CASE: Numerous small dents, band; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Front cover with minor gaps at band when closed; Engine turning nearly worn smooth; Bow replaced; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairline in enamel, light, 3: 30. HANDS: Mismatched. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and scratches on plate; Center bridge with gouge at screw; Dirty, oily. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) ; Would benefit from service.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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Grand, London, an 18th century triple case verge fusee pocket watch, key wind and set, gilt full plate movement with pierced and engraved balance cock and regulator plate, contained in a sterling silver triple case, the outer with tortoiseshell cover and pique pin decoration, and with early gouache on paper with the Beekman family crest and the name "P. D. Beekman", the intermediate case with rococo style repousse ornament surrounding a scene with figures engaged in conversation, and smooth inner case with London hallmark and date letter for the year 1762, roman numeral, arcaded, silver champleve dial with pierced center, signed "Grand London", and fancy, pierced gold hands, serial #8723, 56mm.
CONDITION:
CASE: Outer case with minor dents; Splits and losses to shell covering; Some pique pins missing; Catch not functional; Intermediate case with wear to bezel, the back, having been well protected, retains much of it's original detail; Inner case with minor scratches, dents and dings; Top of movement catch flush with dial surface; Pendant loose; Crystal with minor marks and scratches; Bow worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Minor marks and scratches. HANDS: Minute hand replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and scratches on plate; Screw heads abraded and polished; Some steel components with minor oxide; Specks of dirt; Fusee chain missing. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, pressure on train will coax a few ticks from the balance, needs service. Gouache on paper dirty, but legible; Edge with minor losses. This timepiece may have been owned by Peter D. Beekman who lived at Albany, NY during the 18th century, and was last enumerated in the 1800 census of Albany's first ward.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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Joseph Johnson, Liverpool, a gold lever fusee pocket watch for the American market, 17 jewels, key wind and set gilt full plate "Liverpool Runner" with aperture in balance cock, contained in a 14 karat yellow gold, engine turned and engraved hunting case, marked "H. & McL.", possibly Harper & McLean of Philadelphia, roman numeral white enamel dial, gold fleur de lis hands, serial #19281, 52mm, 134.1g TW, c1850.
CONDITION:
CASE: Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on dome; Engraving with moderate wear; Engine turning nearly worn smooth; Front cover with minor gap at band when closed; Bezel hinge with damage; Bow gold filled and with significant brassing; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Faint hairline at 6:00. HANDS: Minute hand broken. MOVEMENT PLATES: Barrel bridge with dings; Barrel bridge with oil staining and verdigris around mainspring setup ratchet; Barrel bridge screws replaced; Specks of dirt. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, good staff, will tick with pressure on train, fusee chain not attached to barrel.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
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Pearce, Nottingham, a decorative, 18 karat gold lever fusee pocket watch, 7 jewels, key wind and set gilt full plate movement, in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, engine turned open face case with scalloped band, fancy bow, Chester hallmark and date letter for the year 1830, roman numeral gold dial decorated with with closely spaced concentric rings and multi color gold foliate border, gold spade and whip hands, 48mm, 101.6g TW.
CONDITION:
CASE: Back with small shallow dents; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on dome; Engine turning worn smooth; Bow a bit loose; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: scratches on dial. HANDS: Minute hand replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; A few specks of verdigris; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Movement runs briefly, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1100
PRICE SOLD:
$850
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Switzerland, a man's gold quarter repeating pocket watch, 32 jewels, stem wind and pin set, damascened nickel plate movement with counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and wolf's tooth winding in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, engine turned and engraved open face case, the maker's details engraved on gold cuvette and with monogram on rear cover, arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, single sunk white enamel dial, gold Louis XV style hands, serial #17985, 50mm, 98.1g TW, c1890.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dents, back cover; Band with flat spots; Minor dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Pinhole in band below slide; Engine turning and engraving with moderate wear; Crystal with minor scratches; Bow replaced; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Numerous fine scratches on plate; Scratches on ratchet wheel; Bright work with fine scratches; Very oily, dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) COMPLICATION FUNCTION: Functions properly, a bit sluggish, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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Adams & Co., Liverpool, a man's gold pocket watch, 7 jewels, key wind and set gilt full plate fusee movement with lever escapement in a 14 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, engine turned and engraved open face case, roman numeral gold dial with engraved c scrolls enframing a shoreline scene, gold hands, serial #11697, 50mm, 105.2g TW, c1840.
CONDITION:
CASE: Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Dome with two dimples, raised from the inside of the case; Engine turning and engraving with moderate wear; One hinge plug absent; Bow with wear; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Minor scratches. HANDS: Mismatched; Seconds hand missing. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and scratches on plate; Group of fine scratches to right of balance cock foot; Some screws replaced; Balance with a few specks of oxide; Dirty, oily. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, good staff, chain detached from fusee, tries to run with pressure on train, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$850
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Carbonnier a Lausanne, an early 18th century pair cased verge pocket watch, the gilt full plate movement with pierced and engraved balance cock and regulator plate, pierced Egyptian pillars, Tompion regulator, and decorative steel work, roman numeral silver champleve dial with arabic five minute markers, the center with foliate scrolls, cartouches and winged mask, blued steel beetle and poker hands, 58mm, c1710
CONDITION:
CASE: Outer case with dents and dings; Inner case with shallow dents and dings; Inner and outer cases with fine scratches; Pendant with bushing; Pendant reattached to case; Bow replaced. DIAL: Fine abrasion. HANDS: Minute hand replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and scratches on plates; Upper balance staff bushing replaced; Balance cock and regulator plate screws replaced; Some screws and movement catch with minor oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, good staff, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$1400
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P. Leyland, Liverpool, a decorative gold fusee pocket watch with Massey II lever escapement, 7 jewels, key wind and set, gilt full plate movement with engraved balance cock, polished steel balance and diamond endstone in a 14 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, engine turned open face case, the bezel and edge of the back with scalloped ornament, roman numeral gold dial with central engraved shoreline scene and foliate, multicolor gold border, blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #5836, 48mm, 100.3g TW, c1820.
CONDITION:
CASE: Back with a few shallow dents and dings; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on dome; Engine turning with moderate wear; Minor marring from file at bezel hinge; Bezel hinge plugs missing; Plastic crystal with fine scratches; Bow with wear; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Fine scratches. HANDS: Replaced; Oxidation. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches and scuffs on plate; One dust cap stud broken; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Good staff, fully wound, not running, will tick with pressure on fourth wheel, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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Anonymous, a mid 18th century continental verge pocket watch with date indication and repousse and enamel silver case, key wind and set gilt full plate movement with pierced and engraved balance bridge, Tompion regulator, square baluster pillars and decorative blued screws in a silver pair case, the outer ornamented with male and female busts separated by acanthus and other naturalistic ornament, the center of the back with polychrome enamel plaque featuring a landscape occupied by a couple in period dress, enjoying a glass of wine, roman numeral silver arcaded champleve dial with arabic five minute markers, the pierced and engraved center with foliate ornament, two birds and date aperture above 6:00, gilt brass hands, 55mm, c1740.
CONDITION:
CASE: Outer case with minor dent in bezel at catch; Inner case with shallow dents and dings; Pendant reattached to case; Short split to right of pendant; Minor scratches on inner case; Crystal with fine scratches; Enamel with hairlines, minor wear at center and two small filled losses at edge. DIAL: Abraded; Now with blue soft enamel in areas separating the numerals. HANDS: Replaced; Oxidation. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Runs briefly, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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Switzerland, for K.W. Green, Roanoke, Va., a man's 14 karat gold pocket watch with chain, 17 jewel, stem wind and set, spotted nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, and whiplash micrometric regulator, in a 14 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel open face case, arabic numeral, outer red five minute markers, single sunk white enamel dial, plum colored whip and spade hands, serial #1738086, 45mm, 61.5g TW, c1920, with gold filled chain.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dents; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Crystal absent; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel. HANDS: Minor oxide; Seconds hand missing. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor discoloration on plate; Fine scratches on winding wheels; Regulator assembly with specks of oxide; Center jewel cracked; One center jewel setting screw head broken; Specks of dirt. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), low balance amplitude, needs service. Chain good.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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William Read, Liverpool, a man's gold pocket watch, 18-19 jewels, key wind and set, gilt full plate fusee movement with lever escapement, beautifully engraved dust cap, and balance cock with glazed circular aperture in a 10-12 karat, yellow gold, engraved hunting case, roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel fleur de lis hands, serial #14821, 52mm, 120.6g TW, c1850.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dings at hinges; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Key scratches on dome; Bow with wear; Bezel hinge repaired; Bezel with gaps near hinge when closed; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Specks of dirt / dust. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: A few minor scratches on plate; Fusee upper jewel cracked; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) ; Would benefit from service.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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Switzerland, an unusual Civil War era silver pocket watch with decorative dial and case, 11 jewels, key wind and set gilt bar movement with lever escapement in a silver hunting case, the front with engraved vignette depicting a soldier with rifle and bayonet at the top of a hill with six bayonets visible at his left and right, the case back with ironclad warship, roman numeral white enamel dial with unusual glass center having a colored print transferred to the back, showing two Union soldiers in a landscape, one with rifle, the other with flag, speaking with a seated woman, and with tents in the background, 56mm, c1863.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dents; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engraving with moderate wear; Covers with gaps at band when closed; Cuvette and bezel missing; Bow worn; Bow replaced. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 1:00, 11:00; Small chip at edge, 1:00; Dial center a bit loose. HANDS: Mismatched. MOVEMENT PLATES: Marks and scratches on plate; Losses to plating; Spotting; A few specks of verdigris; Bright work with specks of oxide; Some screws with losses to blue; Specks of dirt. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Ticks briefly, balance spring needs truing, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$325
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George Prior, London, a triple cased verge fusee pocket watch made for the Turkish market for which Prior was a major supplier of pocket watches. Key wind and set, gilt full plate movement with pierced and engraved balance cock in a tortoise shell covered outer case with engraving and pique pin ornament, and containing sterling silver pair cases, the back of the intermediate case with engraved floral wreath encircling a musical trophy, the inner cases with London hallmark and date letter for the year 1783, turkish numeral, outer black five minute marker white enamel dial, blued steel beetle and poker hands, serial #14626, 74mm.
CONDITION:
CASE: Tortoise shell with splits and minor losses; Some pique pins missing; Intermediate case with minor wear and scratches; Intermediate case catch replaced; Inner case with minor dents, dings and scratches; Pendant with case wear; Bow missing; Crystal with edge chips at 6:00; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel; Small edge chips, 12:00; Scratches. HANDS: Oxidation. MOVEMENT PLATES: Scratches on plate; Balance cock with very poor quality repair; Screws with losses to bluing; Steel components with minor oxide and rust; Very dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Cannot be wound, fusee frozen; Ticks with pressure on train; Setting ok.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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Joseph Herring, London, a mid 18th century silver pair cased verge pocket watch, key wind and set gilt full plate movement with pierced and engraved balance cock, square baluster pillars, Tompion regulator and decorative steel work in a sterling silver pair case, the inner with London hallmark and date letter for the year 1753 and signed, roman numeral silver champleve dial with arabic five minute markers, blued steel beetle and poker hands, serial #1808, 49mm.
CONDITION:
CASE: Inner and outer cases with minor, shallow dents and dings; Fine scratches on outer surface of cases; Minor scratches on crystal; Pendant a bit loose; Catch button worn through; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Scratch at signature, otherwise very good. HANDS: Loss to blue and minor oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on bottom plate; Steel components with loss to blue and scattered specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks)
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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Louis Audemars, Brassus & Geneve, a precision lever pocket watch with helical balance spring, 21 jewels, stem wind and lever set, cotes de Geneve decorated nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws and shepherds crook counterpoise, now in a sterling silver, screw back and bezel open face case, with roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial and plum colored steel spade and whip hands, serial #12636, 57mm, c1870.
CONDITION:
CASE: Not original to movement; Minor dings; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Crystal with minor scratches; Bezel absent; Bow replaced; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Fine scratches on dial; Seconds bit loose. HANDS: Oxidation, minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Fine scratches on bright works; Fine scratches on winding wheels; Dirty, oily. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks)
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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S. Trevillion, London, a mid 18th century, shagreen covered pair cased verge pocket watch, gilt full plate movement with pierced and engraved balance cock, Tompion regulator, square baluster pillars, and decorative blued steel work, gilt case with shagreen cover decorated with brass pique pins, roman numeral white enamel dial with arabic five minute markers, gilt hands, serial #819, 50mm, c1760
CONDITION:
CASE: Outer case with wear to covering and loss to gilding; 12 pique pins missing; Inner case with shallow dents, minor scratches and losses to gilding; Crystal absent. DIAL: Faint hairline, 10:00; Minor scratches. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: A few minor scratches on plates; Regulator plate screws replaced; Balance cock screw with minor loss to blue. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks)
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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A. Lavallee, Geneva, a lady's gold pocket watch with black enamel decoration, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set, damascened nickel bar movement with lever escapement and uncut bimetallic balance in a 9-10 karat, engraved, hunting case with black enamel accents, roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel Breguet style hands, 40mm, 50. 5g TW.
CONDITION:
CASE: Small, shallow dents; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Gilding worn from cuvette; Covers with gaps at band when closed; Front cover lift spring weak; Cover extends beyond 90 degrees when opened, front, 100 deg. ; Bow worn; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, 10: 30 and seconds bit; Specks of dirt / dust. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and scratches on plate; Ratchet wheel nut with spot of oxide; Bright work with scratches and specks of oxide; Some screw heads with minor marring; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, broken mainspring, will run with pressure on center wheel.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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H. Fely, Switzerland, an early 19th century silver pair cased verge fusee with decorative dial, key wind and set, gilt full plate movement with pierced and engraved balance bridge and Tompion regulator, plain silver pair case, roman numeral arcaded dial with arabic five minute markers, the center with polychrome enamel scene featuring livestock near a river, with a bridge, buildings and two figures in the background, blued steel Breguet style hands, 53mm, c1820
CONDITION:
CASE: Outer case with minor dents, dings and scratches; Inner case with minor dings and fine scratches; Catch button with two dents. DIAL: A few minor hairlines; Small flake at edge near 4:00; Minor scratches. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine marks and scratches on plates; Screws refinished; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks)
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$425
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Josephson, London, a triple cased verge pocket watch, gilt full plate movement with pierced and engraved balance bridge, Tompion regulator, and square baluster pillars, the outer case with underpainted horn covering in imitation of tortoise shell decorated with pique pins, the middle case with repousse ornament featuring figures and a horse surrounded by C scrolls, the inner case with London hallmark and date letter for the year 1788, roman numeral arcaded white enamel dial with arabic five minute markers, fancy gilt hands, serial #2-2922, 59mm
CONDITION:
CASE: Outer case with cracks, minor lifting and very minor losses to horn; Three pins missing; Outer case catch and button replaced; Middle case abraded and with replaced catch button; Inner case with minor dents, dings and scratches; Pendant poorly repaired; Bow replaced. DIAL: Scratches. HANDS: Oxidation. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and scratches on plates; Balance cock and regulator plate screws with blue lacquer; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, good staff, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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Samson, London, a mid 18th century silver repousse pair cased verge pocket watch, key wind and set, gilt full plate movement with pierced and engraved balance bridge, Tompion regulator, square baluster pillars and decorative steel work in a silver pair case, the outer with rococo style repousse ornament, the back with scene featuring Chronos and Hope, roman numeral arcaded white enamel dial with arabic five minute markers, gold hands, serial #4152, 50mm, c1765.
CONDITION:
CASE: Inner and outer surface of outer case with fine abrasion; Inner case with shallow dings and dents; Inner case with minor scratches; Catch button replaced; Crystal with fine scratches. DIAL: Fine scratches; Deeper scratch from 7:00-1:00, following curve of chapter. HANDS: Minute hand short. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor dings and scratches on plate; Screws with minor losses to blue. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, good balance, will tick briefly, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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Switzerland, for S. Smith & Son Ltd., London, a silver split seconds chronograph, 17+ jewels, stem wind and pin set, gilt plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance in a sterling silver, hinged back and snap bezel open face case, the back engraved "Presented To The Tooting B.C. By Members & Old Members 1949" and roman numeral, double sunk white enamel dial with thirty minute register, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #24047, 49mm.
CONDITION:
CASE: Band with tiny flat spot; Case back with tiny dent; Dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Crystal with fine scratches; Bow with wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Minor losses to signature, otherwise very good. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Steel work with fine scratches; Small patch of oxide on balance endstone setting; Some screw heads with minor marring. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) COMPLICATION FUNCTION: Functions properly.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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X. Schwer, Salzburg, a large, early 19th century ornamental pair case verge fusee pocket watch, key wind and set, engraved, gilt full plate movement decorated with five faceted garnets and balance bridge with silver applique depicting Christ on the cross in a silver pair case, the outer with tortoise shell covering attached with domed silver pins, the inner case with engraved bezel and signed "X. Schwer Salzburg", roman numeral white enamel dial with unusual leaf decorated hands, 73mm.
CONDITION:
CASE: Outer case with splits and minor losses to shell covering; Some pins missing; Inner case with fine scratches. DIAL: Edge flakes; Dial glued to movement bottom plate, mounting plate missing. HANDS: Minute hand replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Screws with minor losses to blue; Some steel components with minor oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running, hour hand does not advance when running or setting.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$475
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Anonymous, Switzerland, an early 19th century center seconds verge fusee pocket watch with decorative dial, key wind and set, gilt full plate movement with pierced and engraved balance bridge, silver consular case with high dome bullseye crystal, the back engraved "Elihu Meigs", white enamel dial with arabic chapter below the center, and gilt framed, pink monochrome landscape / shoreline scene above, the varied tones accomplished by altering the thickness of the enamel, gilt hands with blued steel seconds hand, 54mm, c1800
CONDITION:
CASE: Dings and pin pricks; Case exterior with fine abrasion; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Crystal with manufacturing flaws. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel; Minor flakes at center and around keyhole. HANDS: Replaced; Minute and seconds hands short. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plates; Hand missing from regulator; Bright work with fine scratches and a few specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) ; Would benefit from service.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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Gruen Watch Co., Switzerland, mans gold "Dietrich Gruen" pocket watch, 17 ligne, 21 jewels, stem wind and set, fully adjusted nickel bar movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws and micrometric regulator in a pentagonal, 14 karat, white gold, snap back and bezel open face case with black enamel ornament, arabic numeral metal dial, blued steel hands, serial #148826, 54.5g TW, c1925.
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine marks and scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Minor marks and scratches; Minor toning; Dirt and oil. HANDS: Specks of oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on ratchet wheel; Dirty, oily; One case screw with broken head, the other replaced; One screw adjacent to crown wheel missing. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, winding or setting, very gummy, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$850
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Longines, Switzerland, a lady's gold demi hunting cased pocket watch, cal 13.56, 17 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and whiplash micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, yellow gold, demi hunting case with blue enamel roman numerals on front and blue enamel cipher on back cover, roman numeral white enamel dial with decorative center, plum colored steel spade and whip hands, serial #2184371, 34mm, 44.4g TW, c1910.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dents and dings; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Front cover hinge a bit sticky; Front cover crystal missing; Bow replaced; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Enamel with losses at 12:00 and 6:00. HANDS: Minor oxide, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; A few screw heads with minor marring; Gummy, specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks)
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$350
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Switzerland, a large tortoise shell covered pair case pocket watch with date, key wind and set, gilt full plate movement with unusual pierced and engraved balance bridge, jeweled steel coqueret and engraved border on top plate, and with verge escapement, in a tortoise shell covered silver pair case, roman numeral white enamel dial with date indication inside the time display, fancy gilt hands, 72mm, c1800.
CONDITION:
CASE: Bezel covering missing; Case back covering cracked and a number of pin heads missing; Minor dings and a few shallow dents, inner case; Fine scratches on outer surface of cases; Crystal with flakes and chips. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel; Chips in enamel around winding hole; Small hole in dial at 5:00. HANDS: Replaced, tarnished. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Bright work with specks of oxide; Specks of dirt, gummy. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, good staff, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$450
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