DESCRIPTION:
France or Switzerland, mid 19th century pocket watch with Robin type lever escapement, 16 jewels, key wind and set, gilt Lepine calibre movement with cut bimetallic balance in a nickel, screw back and bezel display case, with Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, and gilt arrow hands, 53mm, c1850.
CONDITION:
CASE: Case not original to movement; Minor dings, pin pricks and scratches; Bow and pendant replaced. DIAL: Hairline in enamel, 4:00 to 8:00. HANDS: Good, seconds replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Bright work with minor oxide; Click replaced, bent. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Ticks briefly, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$225
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Vacheron & Constantin, Geneva, for the North American market, 16 size, 16 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened nickel bar movement with counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws, wolf's tooth winding and whiplash micrometric regulator in a rose gold filled, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge, engine turned and engraved open face case and Arabic numeral, outer black 5-minute markers, single sunk white enamel dial, plum colored steel spade and whip hands, serial #282827, c1910.
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Shows extra case screw mark; Minor dents, back and cuvette; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Engine turning with moderate wear; Gold filled with moderate brassing; Bow replaced; Crown worn. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, very light, 12:00, 4:30; Chips in enamel concealed by bezel, 1:00, 3:00; Minor scratches. HANDS: Seconds replaced; Hour and minute abraded. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and scratches on plate; Minor spotting; Regulator assembly with a few specks of oxide; Case screw replaced; Dial screws replaced; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$450
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Switzerland, a two train, two time zone, gilt watch movement with dead center seconds, gilt, 19- 21 jewel movement with independent train for the center seconds, with steel balance, bimetallic compensation curb and parachute shock protection, Roman numeral white enamel dial, brass and steel hands.
CONDITION:
movement very dirty, runs, needs service, dial with hairlines, some hands missing
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$110
CIRCA: 1850
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Solvil- Paul Ditisheim, Switzerland, lever pocket watch with wind indicator, 16 jewels, stem wind and set nickel bar movement with lever escapement, monometallic balance with gold timing screws and Ditisheims affixes in a nickel, hinged back and snap bezel, open face case, and Arabic numeral, triple sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #720851, 49mm, c1925.
CONDITION:
CASE: Case abraded; Minor dings; Scratches on outer surface of case; Cuvette abraded; Crystal with edge chips. DIAL: Short hairline and glued chips at 10:00. HANDS: Minor oxide, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Minor discoloration; Center wheel abraded. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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Solvil- Paul Ditisheim, Switzerland, lever pocket watch with wind indicator, 17 jewels, stem wind and set nickel bar movement with lever escapement, monometallic balance with gold timing screws and Ditisheim's affixes in a sterling silver, hinged back and snap bezel, open face case and Arabic numeral, triple sunk white enamel dial, blued steel moon hands, serial #729384, 49mm, c1925.
CONDITION:
CASE: A few minor dents; Dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 4:30, 7:00, 10:00. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches and scuffs on plate; Some screws with marred heads. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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Movado, Switzerland, "Ermeto" purse watch, 15 jewel nickel plate movement with lever escapement, wound by opening and closing the snake or lizard covered sterling silver case, Arabic numeral silvered dial signed "Chronometre Movado", luminous blued steel hands, c1930
CONDITION:
CASE: Wear and discoloration to covering. DIAL: Minor scratches Minor spotting; Losses to luminous compound. HANDS: Minor oxide; Minute with loss to luminous compound. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Balance cock screw replaced; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$250
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Pocket watch case, engine turned 18 karat yellow gold, marked J.B. & Co., 55mm, 64.3g TW
CONDITION:
very good, precious metal content marked
ESTIMATE:
$1450
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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Pocket watch case, 18 karat yellow gold, 50mm, 43.7g TW
CONDITION:
precious metal content marked
ESTIMATE:
$1100
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$1300
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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Watch case, a very nice, 16 size, 14 karat gold Roy open face case with engine turning, 42.2g TW
CONDITION:
very good, with minor wear, precious metal content marked
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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Pocket watch case, 18 karat gold, engine turned back with cipher, 47mm, 42.8g TW
CONDITION:
good, precious metal content marked
ESTIMATE:
$850
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$1050
PRICE SOLD:
$950
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., "Premier Maximus" with original boxes and papers, 16 size, 23 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted to 5 positions, temperature and isochronism, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, diamond endstones, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws and Ohlson micrometric regulator in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, open face Premier Maximus case with maker's details engraved on gold cuvette, and Arabic numeral, quadruple sunk white enamel dial, blued steel whip and spade hands, serial #17000127, 99.7g TW, together with its original gilt stamped, black leather, silk and velvet lined box, spare mainspring and crystal, outer cardboard box, Waltham contract notice, and promotional pamphlet, c1908.
CONDITION:
CASE: Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Small chips at wind indicator, glued in place; One tiny loss opposite repair. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Tiny spot on barrel bridge. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). Leather box with minor wear at catch, otherwise very good. Outer box with minor rubs, scuffs. Papers good. A very nice example from the first Premier Maximus run of 200 watches.
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$10000
PRICE SOLD:
$9250
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., a man's series VII gold pocket watch with runic dial, N size, 15 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings and whiplash micrometric regulator in an 18 karat, yellow gold hunting case with engraved cipher on front cover and single sunk, white enamel dial, the figures spelling out the name "Robert Winter", blued steel umbrella hands, serial #208267, 146.2g TW, c1885.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dent, band; Dings and pin pricks; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Bow worn; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, seconds bit; Cracks in dial, poorly stabilized with glue; Scratches minor to dial. HANDS: Minor loss to blue. MOVEMENT PLATES: Marks and scratches on plate; Regulator assembly with specks of oxide; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), low amplitude, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1900
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., series I pocket watch, 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance in a 14 karat, rose gold, hinged back and bezel, open face case and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #880, 49mm, 96.1g TW, c1860.
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Shallow dents; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Rear cover and hinge professionally repaired; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, very light, dial center and 7:00; Repaired loss below seconds bit. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Minor spotting and a few specks of verdigris; Balance endstone setting incorrectly oriented; Bright work with minor scratches and a few specks of oxide; Added case screw. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., a series V gold pocket watch, L size, 15 jewels, stem wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and whiplash micrometric regulator in an 18 karat, reeded edge, engine turned hunting case and Roman numeral, outer black 5-minute markers, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel umbrella hands, serial #52918, 122.8g TW, c1870.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dents; Minor waves; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Polishing marks; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning worn smooth; Bow worn; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, very light, 1:00 to center, center to seconds bit, 5:00. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and fine scratches on plate; Bright work with minor oxide; Balance endstone setting below surface of balance cock; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$1300
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., series II, N size, 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws, Geneva stopwork and Reeds barrel with maintaining power in a silver, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge, open face case, and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #2474, c1860.
CONDITION:
CASE: Dents; Dents in cuvette; Dings and pricks; Scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on inner surface of case; Bow replaced. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 2:30, 4:00, 8:30, center to seconds bit; Filled chip at edge of seconds bit. HANDS: Oxidation. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Scattered spotting and minor corrosion; Bright work with minor scratches; Bright work with minor oxide; Fourth wheel upper hole jewel replaced, boring enlarged. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). RARITY: This is a two star watch in Gilbert, Engle and Shugart's `Complete Price Guide to Watches`, uncommon, less than 1000 made.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$850
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., series III, N size, 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and whiplash micrometric regulator in a gold filled, hinged back and bezel, engraved, open face case, with Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #25103, c1870.
CONDITION:
CASE: Cuvette with shallow dent; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Bow with brassing; Pendant with spot of brassing. DIAL: Tiny flake at edge, 12:00; Small flake on seconds bit. HANDS: Replaced hour and minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: A few minor scratches on plate; Discoloration and staining from fingerprints; Bright work with a few spots of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, fourth wheel and pinion missing, otherwise complete and with good balance staff.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$450
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., movement only, N size, series III, 15 jewel damascened, gilt movement with Coles resilient escapement, serial #23941
CONDITION:
running, hour and minute wheels missing
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., a silver cased series III pocket watch, N size, 15 jewels, key wind and set, adjusted gilt plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws, Reeds patent barrel with maintaining power and Geneva stops in a Margot Bros. silver, engine turned hunting case, and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued and polished steel spade hands, serial #15249, c1865
CONDITION:
CASE: Tarnish; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning nearly worn smooth; Front cover with gap at band when closed; Bow worn. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: minor oxide, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Minor spotting; Very dirty, oily. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, gummy, good staff, escapement functional.
ESTIMATE:
$450
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$650
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., series IV pocket watch, N size, 15 jewels, key wind and set, gilt plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws in a coin silver, hinged back and bezel open face case and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel umbrella hands, serial #38692, c1870.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Back cover worn and with repair; Back cover hinge worn; Bow replaced; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, center to seconds bit, 6:00; Flake in enamel concealed by bezel. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Winding and setting squares with oxidation; A few minor spots. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$425
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., series XII, L size, split plate, 17 jewels, stem wind and set, damascened, nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws and whiplash micrometric regulator in a gold filled, screw back and bezel, open face case and Arabic numeral, single sunk, metal dial, blued steel umbrella hands, serial #700747, c1900.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches on inner surface of case; Bow and pendant with minor brassing; Crystal with minor scratches; Crown worn. DIAL: Minor dirt and discoloration. HANDS: Minor oxide, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Regulator assembly with specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Ticks briefly, needs service. This watch appears to have been updated in the first half of the 20th century, with a new case and dial. The movement fits the case properly, and has never housed a different movement.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$200
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., series X, J size, 15 jewels, stem wind and set, cotes de Geneve decorated nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws and whiplash micrometric regulator in a gold filled, reeded edge, engine turned and engraved open face case, Arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel umbrella hands, serial #501086, c1900.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning with moderate wear; Gold filled with minor brassing; Crystal cracked; Crown worn. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, very light; Crack, 4:00. HANDS: Minor oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Regulator assembly and screw heads with specks of oxide; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, gummy, good staff.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$225
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Watch movements- 9 (Nine), all E. Howard & Co., N and L size, series III, IV, VIII, and XII, including serial #5675, now in a purpose made case, #30270, with a very decorative enamel dial, and #700818, series XII, L size, split plate
CONDITION:
3 running, including #5675, the other complete movements will run with pressure on the center wheel, series XII disassembled, may be incomplete, and two incomplete movements
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$450
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Charles Fasoldt, Albany, N.Y., "Patent Chronometer", cal. 1, model K1c, 19 jewels, key wind and set gilt nickel bar movement with Fasoldts patent chronometer escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and gold furniture in a gold plated, coin silver, hinged back and bezel open face case, the back with engraved cipher, and Roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #132
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Dings; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches on inner surface of case; Minor scratches on crystal. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 1:00, 6:00, 8:30, 11:00, 12:00; Filled chips, edge, 12:00, 4:00; Scratches; Abrasion around center hole; Minor chips, center of seconds bit. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Now with gilding; Marks and scratches on plate; Gold parts with scratches and gouges; Ratchet wheel with minor oxide; Screw heads with marring and loss to blue; Balance endstone replaced; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) . See lots 255, 1124 and 1125 for other examples by this maker.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$3800
CIRCA: 1865
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Charles Fasoldt, Albany, N.Y., "Patent Chronometer", cal. III, model S2o, 16 jewels, stem wind and pin set, cotes de Geneve decorated nickel bar movement with Fasoldts patent chronometer escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and gold furniture in a nickel, screw back and bezel display case, Roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, plum colored steel Breguet style hands, serial #521, c1870.
CONDITION:
CASE: Not original to movement; Dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Minor staining; Bow replaced. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, seconds bit; Scratches minor to dial. HANDS: Minor oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Bridges polished; Minor scratches on plate; Gold parts with minor scratches; Third wheel upper hole jewel poorly replaced. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) . See lots 255, 1123, and 1125 for other examples by this maker.
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$4000
CIRCA: 1870
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Charles Fasoldt, Albany, NY, "Patent Chronometer" movement only, cal. II, model S1, 20 size, 16 jewels, stem wind and key set, cotes de Geneve decorated, nickel bar movement with Fasoldts patent chronometer escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws, gold Fasoldt regulator and jewel settings, and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, serial #452
CONDITION:
DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, center to seconds bit, 5:30, 6:30, 12:00. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Minor staining. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) . See lot numbers 255, 1123, and 1124 for other examples by this maker.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
CIRCA: 1870
DESCRIPTION:
Elgin Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois, grade 91 convertible, 16 size, 21 jewels, stem wind and lever set, ornately damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws, gold wheel train and Moseley micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge, engine turned open face case and Roman numeral, double sunk white enamel dial, plum colored steel Breguet style hands, serial #942266, 111.5g TW, c1885.
CONDITION:
CASE: Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very slight deformation to band and rear cover, just to one side of hinge; Incorrect crystal; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Short hairline at edge, 1:00. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: A few minor scratches on plate. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). RARITY: This is a three star watch in Gilbert, Engle and Shugart's `Complete Price Guide to Watches`, uncommon, less than 350 made. A rare watch, in exceptional condition.
ESTIMATE:
$3500
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$4500
PRICE SOLD:
$3200
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Elgin Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois, "Father Time" with wind indicator, 18 size, 21 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted to 5 positions, sun ray damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, free sprung cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws, gold jewel settings, and gold wheel train in a yellow gold filled, screw back and bezel, engine turned and engraved open face case and Arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #15154831, c1910.
CONDITION:
CASE: Dings; Band with small flat spot; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning worn smooth; Gold filled with minor brassing; Crown an incorrect replacement. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 10:00, wind indicator to seconds bit. HANDS: Poorly refinished. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Winding wheels have a few spots of oxidation; Some screws with minor oxide; Balance endstone setting with minor marring. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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D.D. Palmer, Waltham, Mass., man's lever pocket watch, 17 size, 15 jewels gilt plate movement with Palmers patent stem winding and setting, lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws, in a Margot Brothers, 14 karat, rose gold, hinged back and bezel open face case with owners names engraved on gold cuvette and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #1017, 121.3g TW, c1870.
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches on inner surface of case; One hinge plug absent; Minor scratches on crystal; Crown with wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 3:30, 11:00. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: A few minor marks and fine scratches, otherwise very good. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). RARITY: This is a three star watch in Gilbert, Engle and Shugart's `Complete Price Guide to Watches`, uncommon, less than 350 made. A very nice example.
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$3300
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., model 1892 "Vanguard" with wind indicator, 18 size, 23 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, ornately damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws and Ohlson micrometric regulator in a rose gold filled, screw back and bezel open face case and Arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #16141102, c1910.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dings and pin pricks; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Gold filled with minor brassing; Crystal with minor scratches and chip. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Oxidation, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Line of abrasion between crown wheel and balance; Scratches on ratchet wheel; Regulator assembly with a few specks of oxide; Balance endstone setting with minor marring; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), low amplitude, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$950
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., "Am. Watch Co." model 1872, 16 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened, nickel plate movement with lever escapement, gold timing screws and Fogg tadpole micrometric regulator in an 18 karat, yellow gold, reeded edge, engine turned and engraved hunting case and Roman numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel Breguet style hands, serial #2634852, 130.6g TW, c1885.
CONDITION:
CASE: A few small, shallow dents; A few minor dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning with moderate wear; Two hinge plugs absent; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines and spider hairlines. HANDS: Minor oxide, tip of minute. WATCH CHECKLIST: Movement Plates; Minor scratches and pin pricks on plate; Bright work with minor oxide; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), low balance amplitude, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., model 1872 "Riverside", 16 size, 17 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened gilt plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws, antimagnetic balance spring and Fogg tadpole micrometric regulator in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel open face case with glazed cuvette, the case back engraved with a fish, shield and rustic cross, and Arabic numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #3190781, 138.9g TW, c1890.
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Bow worn; Crown replaced, loose fit with pendant; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Waltham dial is a later replacement. Scratches minor to dial. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Winding wheels with fine scratches; Bright work with a few specks of oxide; Small, shallow hole near ratchet wheel; Loss to blacking in engraving. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2300
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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Dudley Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn., model 2 masonic pocket watch, 12 size, 19 jewels, stem wind and set nickel plate movement, with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance, the gilt cocks and bridges in the form of various masonic symbols, in a yellow gold filled, hinged back and snap bezel open face case, with glazed cuvette, Arabic numeral, single sunk metal dial, blued steel hands, serial #2421, 45mm, c1925.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dings and pin pricks; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Rear cover lift spring needs adjustment, opens back to 45 deg; Cover extends beyond 90 degrees when opened, 100 deg; Crown worn. DIAL: A few minor scratches; Specks of dirt / dust. HANDS: Shortened, minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches and marks on plate; Regulator with patch of oxide; One bridge screw with oxidation and minor pitting; Barrel bridge lacking gilding; Barrel bridge screws refinished. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn., for W. Luther LaRue & Co., Pittsfield, Mass., "934", 18 size, 17 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings and Goldthwaite micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel open face case with presentation on gold cuvette and monogram on rear cover, Roman numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel hands, serial #4473, 162g TW, c1895.
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Hinge plug absent; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, very light, edge, 5:30; Chip in enamel concealed by bezel, 3:00; Abrasion, 8:00. HANDS: Minute with loss to blue and bends, hour with minor bends. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and scratches on plate; Regulator assembly with a few specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$1750
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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American Waltham Watch Co., model 1888 "Riverside Maximus", 16 size, 21 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted, ornately damascened, non magnetic nickel movement with lever escapement, diamond endstones, gold timing screws, gold jewel settings, gold wheel train and Church micrometric regulator in an 18 karat yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, engine turned open face case with Swiss hallmarks, and Roman numeral, single sunk, non Maximus white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #6525559, 117.6g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dings and pin pricks; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning with moderate wear; Crystal with minor scratches; Crown lacking gold shell; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Spot of oxide, minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Winding wheels polished, pitting from oxide, ratchet wheel; Balance endstone setting with minor marring. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), low balance amplitude, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., "Amn. Watch Co." model 1874, 14 size, 16 jewels, stem wind and lever set gilt plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and gold timing screws in a Serex and Desmaison 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge, engine turned, open face case and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #985612, 110.9g TW, c1880.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dents, back; Cuvette with two small, shallow dents; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Back cover with minor gap at band when closed; One hinge plug missing; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 4:00, 12:00, center. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Scattered, minor spotting. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., model 1883, "P.S. Bartlett", 18 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened, frosted nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and Church micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, yellow gold, engraved, box hinge hunting case and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #3535767, 141g TW, c1890.
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Minor dents; Shallow creases, front; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engraving with moderate wear; Bow worn; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light. HANDS: Mismatched. MOVEMENT PLATES: Scratches and scuffs on plate; Bright work with minor scratches and a few specks of oxide; One plate screw missing. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
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Elgin Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois, grade 156, 16 size, 21 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted, ornately damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws, gold wheel train, and Moseley micrometric regulator in an 18 karat, yellow gold, engine turned and engraved hunting case with presentation on gold cuvette, and Arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, double sunk white enamel dial, plum colored steel Breguet style hands, serial #6463565, 115.8g TW, c1895.
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning / engraving with minor wear; Engine turning worn smooth at pendant, front cover; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: A few minor marks on plate, otherwise very good; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). RARITY: This is a one star watch in Gilbert, Engle and Shugart's `Complete Price Guide to Watches`, uncommon, less than 2500 made.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1400
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Elgin Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois, man's pocket watch, 16 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened, nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, and gold timing screws in a 14 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel open face case with engraved cipher on rear cover and Roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, plum colored steel Breguet style hands, serial #1158686, 136g TW, c1885.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dent, bottom of rear cover; Ding, band, 6:00; Bezel with minor loss, 8:00; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Cuvette with dimple; Crystal with minor scratches; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairline in enamel, light, at edge, 8:00; Flakes in enamel concealed by bezel, 6:00; Scratches minor to dial; Specks of dirt / dust. HANDS: Oxidation, seconds. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches and scuffs on plate; Short scratch and a few pin pricks at case screw; Minor spotting; Bright work with a few scattered specks of oxide; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$1900
PRICE SOLD:
$1400
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., model 1883, 18 size, 7 jewels, stem wind and lever set, damascened, nickel plate movement with lever escapement in a 14 karat, yellow gold, engine turned and engraved hunting case with owners name on gold cuvette and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #7965212, 132.2g TW, c1895.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dents and dings; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning and engraving with minor wear; Covers extend beyond 90 degrees when opened; Crystal absent; Bow worn; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light; Chips in enamel concealed by bezel. HANDS: Seconds hand replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Bright work with minor oxidation. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$1700
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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Illinois Watch Co., Springfield, Illinois, a private label, gold pocket watch 18 size, 15 jewels, key wind and set, damascened nickel plate movement, with lever escapement, marked "Governor Boston", in a 14 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge, engine turned open face case, Roman numeral, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel tulip hands, serial #210434, 123.3g TW, c1880.
CONDITION:
CASE: Two shallow dents, back; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning with moderate wear; Crystal with minor scratches; Bow worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light; Chip in enamel concealed by bezel, 1:00; Seconds bit with loss at bottom. HANDS: Loss to bluing. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and scratches on plate; Some screws with oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), click slipping.
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., model 1888 "Riverside Maximus", 16 size, 21 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted, ornately damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws, gold wheel train and Church micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, rose gold, hinged back and bezel, scalloped, open face case and Arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #7003903, 106.3g TW, c1900.
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Bow with wear; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Replaced; Hairline in enamel, light, 5:30; Fine scratches. HANDS: Oxidation, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Ratchet wheel with a few specks of oxide; Regulator with speck of oxide; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$1300
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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Elgin Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois, grade 20 pocket watch, with pocket chronometer conversion, 18 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set gilt plate movement with spring detent escapement, free sprung cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws and compensation weights, helical balance spring and gold escape wheel in a 14 karat, yellow gold, engraved, box hinge hunting case with monogram on front cover, and Roman numeral, single sunk, O'Hara style multicolor enamel dial, serial #355213, 140.1g TW, c1875.
CONDITION:
CASE: Small, shallow dent, front; Back with minor dents, waves; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Bow worn; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairline in enamel, 2:00; Flakes in enamel concealed by bezel. HANDS: Minute and seconds missing. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Minor stains; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Runs dial down, stops dial up, cuvette exerts pressure on balance cock, will not run with case closed.
ESTIMATE:
$1300
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., pocket chronograph with minute register, 14 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set, frosted nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws and gold chronograph wheels in a 14 karat, rose gold, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge, open face case with monogram on rear cover, and presentation on gold cuvette "Franklin A. Wilson / to / John Wilson/ July 2nd 1911", Arabic numeral, double sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #3127016, 132.6g TW, c1890.
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Bow worn; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Spider hairlines; Small chips at edge of seconds bit. HANDS: Minor oxide, minute; Chronograph hand replaced, tail broken. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; A few spots of verdigris; Dings on balance cock; Balance endstone setting below top of balance cock. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). COMPLICATION FUNCTION: Functions properly.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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Illinois for Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, Ohio, "Official RR Standard", 16 size, 23 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws and whiplash micrometric regulator in a white gold filled, screw back and bezel, engraved open face case, Arabic numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel Ball- Illinois hands, serial #B800832, c1930.
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Shows extra case screw mark; Back with minor dents; Scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engraving with minor wear; Plastic crystal; Crown worn. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 6:00, 8:00. HANDS: Lacking color and with oxidation. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Fine scratches on winding wheels; Regulator assembly and bridge screw with specks of oxide; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). RARITY: This is a one star watch in Gilbert, Engle and Shugart's `Complete Price Guide to Watches`, uncommon, less than 2500 made.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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A 14 karat gold, open face, key wind watch case, now with a later, Waltham stem wind movement, 128.3g TW
CONDITION:
case with minor dents, wear, and losses, movement running, precious metal content marked
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$850
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., "Amn. Waltham Watch Co.", model 1874, 14 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and Woerd micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, rose gold hunting case, the front cover with engraved cipher, and rear with engraved crest, Arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel Breguet style hands, serial #2120542, 97.7g TW, c1885.
CONDITION:
CASE: Dents and dings; Rear cover badly dented and with split; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Cover extends beyond 90 degrees when opened, front; Plastic crystal; Bow replaced; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 9:00. HANDS: Minor oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Bright work with a few specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., model 1888, "American Watch Co.", 21 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws, gold wheel train and Fogg micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, engine turned and engraved open face case, Roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #6500016, 105.1g TW, c1895.
CONDITION:
CASE: Waves, cuvette; Cuvette with dent, made from inside; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Engine turning and other detail worn smooth; Back cover hinge loose, hole in center section; Hinge plugs absent, back; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, very light; A few min or flakes; Scratches. HANDS: Minor bends; Minor oxide, minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Scratches on balance cock; Winding wheels with minor oxide; Two plate screws abraded; Some screws with marred heads; Balance endstone setting marred. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). RARITY: This is a four star watch in Gilbert, Engle and Shugart's `Complete Price Guide to Watches`, uncommon, less than 100 made.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1400
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., model 1899 "Riverside Maximus", 16 size, 23 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted to 6 positions, temperature, and isochronism, ornately damascened nickel plate movement, with lever escapement, diamond endstones, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws, gold wheel train and whiplash micrometric regulator, in a 14 karat yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, open face case, and Arabic numeral, double sunk white enamel dial, plum colored steel moon hands, serial #16177759, 107g TW, c1910.
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Minor dent, back; Dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Minor scratches on crystal; Bow replaced; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairline in enamel, very light, 6:00; Flake in enamel concealed by bezel, 1:30; Small chips at edge of seconds bit. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Winding wheels with minor specks of oxide; Regulator assembly with minor specks of oxide; Some screw slots with minor marring; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1300
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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Auburndale Watch Co., Auburndale, Mass., rotary pocket watch, 20 size, stem wind and lever set gilt plate movement with lever escapement in a nickel, snap back and bezel open face case and Roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #10, c1880.
CONDITION:
CASE: Dings and minor dents; Scratches on outer surface of case; Losses to plating. DIAL: Hairlines and small fracture, 6:00. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Losses to gilding; Some steel with minor oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Runs dial down, dial up the balance rubs the winding/ setting cock. RARITY: This is a four star watch in Gilbert, Engle and Shugart's `Complete Price Guide to Watches`, uncommon, less than 100 made.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$3100
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., model 1862 "Appleton, Tracy & Co.", 20 size, 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws in a coin silver, hinged back and bezel open face case and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #100852, c1864.
CONDITION:
CASE: Dings; Back with wave, minor dent; Scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Crystal with edge chip; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Seconds bit with two small chips at edge. HANDS: Seconds with bends; Hour hand short. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Some staining and spotting. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1700
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Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn., 922 "Masterpiece", 12 size, 23 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted to 5 positions, circular damascened, nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws, gold wheel train and whiplash micrometric regulator in an 18 karat, white gold, hinged back and snap bezel open face case with maker's details engraved on gold cuvette and Arabic numeral metal dial, gold hands, serial #3012482, 64.8g TW, c1930.
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Winding wheels with a few specks of oxide; Regulator assembly and click with a few specks of oxide; Some screw slots with minor marring; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., "A.W.W. Co." model 1908, 16 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and set, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and Church micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, yellow gold, engraved hunting case with Roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #17647350, 87.6g TW, c1910.
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches on inner surface of case; Engraving with moderate wear; Plastic crystal; Bow replaced; Crown replaced; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Winding wheels with spots of oxidation, abrasion; Bright work has minor oxidation; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$475
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., "American Watch Co." model 1888, 16 size, 21 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted, ornately damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, double roller, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws, gold wheel train and Fogg tadpole micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, rose gold, hinged back and bezel open face case and Arabic numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel Breguet style hands, serial #6500364, 96g TW, c1895.
CONDITION:
CASE: Dents; Scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches on inner surface of case; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Winding wheels with a few specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., "American Watch Co." model 1888, 16 size, 21 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted, ornately damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws, gold wheel train and Fogg tadpole micrometric regulator in a rose gold filled, engine turned hunting case, and Arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, single sunk "A.W.W.Co." white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #7003029, c1900.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dent, cuvette; Minor dings; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning with minor wear; Gold filled with minor brassing; Front cover lift spring missing Crown with wear. DIAL: Minor scratches; Tiny flake at step to seconds bit. HANDS: Minor oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Winding wheels with specks of oxide; Regulator assembly with small spots of oxide; Some screws with marred heads. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). RARITY: This is a four star watch in Gilbert, Engle and Shugart's `Complete Price Guide to Watches, uncommon, less than 100 made.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., "Amn. Watch Co." model 1872, 16 size, 16 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened, nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws, gold center wheel and Fogg tadpole micrometric regulator in a yellow gold filled, hinged back and bezel, open face case and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #1937794, c1885.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dents, bezel; Dings; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches on inner surface of case; Gold filled with minor brassing; Minor chip on crystal. DIAL: Fine scratches. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Balance cock foot with pin pricks; Winding wheels with specks of oxide; Regulator assembly with a few specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., "Chronodrometer", 18 size, 16 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and gold balance in a coin silver, engine turned hunting case and Roman and Arabic numeral, double sunk white enamel dial, serial #14787, c1860.
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Dents and dings; Scratches on outer surface of case; Crudely scratched name on cuvette; Engine turning worn smooth; Rear cover with bends and distortion; Cover extends beyond 90 degrees when opened, front, 100 deg; Bow replaced; Lacks pusher for start/ stop function; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 12:00, center, 6:00, 1/4 seconds register; A few tiny flakes at edge of time dial, 1:00; Two small flakes at edge, concealed by bezel. HANDS: Incorrect replacements. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and scratches; Minor spotting and discoloration; Bright work with scattered specks of oxide; Screws replaced, balance cock, one barrel bridge, case screw, balance endstone screw; Two balance endstone screws with abraded heads. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$950
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., silver cased model 1857 for N. S. Daniels, 18 size, 15 jewels, key wind and set, gilt plate movement with lever escapement and gold balance in a silver, hinged back and bezel, engine turned and engraved, open face case and Arabic numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #1000, c1853.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dents, back; Dings; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on cuvette; Engine turning worn smooth; Hinge plug absent; Bezel and back do not snap tight, worn; Bow worn. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light; Filled chip, 1:30; Glued loss, edge of seconds bit. HANDS: Replaced minute, seconds. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Spotting and staining; Dirty; Losses to gilding. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Low balance amplitude, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn., "950 Elinvar", 16 size, 23 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted to 5 positions, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws, gold wheel train and whiplash micrometric regulator in a yellow gold filled, screw back and bezel, open face Hamilton "Railroad Model" case, and Arabic numeral, double sunk white enamel dial, black steel hands, serial #2612463, c. 1937
CONDITION:
CASE: Dent, back cover and band, 6:00; Dings and pin pricks; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case. DIAL: Hairline in enamel, very light, 9:30; A few minor scratches. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Winding wheels, regulator assembly and click with specks of oxide; Fourth and escape wheel bridge with dents, marring; Escape wheel endstone setting marred. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1100
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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Illinois Watch Co., Springfield, Illinois, Washington Watch Co. "Lafayette", 18 size, 24 jewels, stem wind, lever set, adjusted to positions and temperature, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws and whiplash micrometric regulator in a 4 oz. sterling silver, swingout open face case, Arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #2367484, c1910
CONDITION:
CASE: Dings and pin pricks; Minor waves, back; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on inner surface of case; Bow worn; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light; Seconds bit reattached, glue residue at edge. HANDS: Minor oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Scratches on plate; Regulator assembly with specks of oxide; Case screw replaced; Third wheel jewels and settings replaced, incorrect. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., model 1857 "Samuel Curtis" movement only, 15 jewel, gilt, lever movement with steel balance, Roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel fleur de lys hands, serial #555, c1854
CONDITION:
minor marks and scratches on plate, regulator abraded, dial with hairlines, minute hand with bends, running, would benefit from service
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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Auburndale Watch Co., Auburndale, Mass. "Auburndale Timer", scarce split seconds chronograph, 18 size, 5 jewels nickel plate movement with integral winding key, lever escapement, the chronograph start/stop/zero functions operated through the crown, and with the split lever in the band, in a nickel, hinged back and snap bezel open face case, Arabic numeral white enamel dial, blued steel hands, serial 3307, c1880
CONDITION:
CASE: Scratches and minor spotting; Polish residue; Notch filed to accommodate case clamp.. DIAL: Faint hairline at 40. HANDS: Specks of oxide on chronograph hands. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and scratches on plate; Some wear to plating on winder; Regulator with specks of oxide; Case screw replaced, clamp added. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). COMPLICATION FUNCTION: Functions properly.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$325
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Dennison, Howard and Davis, Waltham, Mass., silver cased pocket watch, serial #4454, 18 size, 11 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement in a silver, hinged back and bezel, engine turned and engraved open face case with Roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #4454, c1857.
CONDITION:
CASE: Shallow dents and dings; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on cuvette; Engine turning worn smooth; Rear cover snap worn; Bow replaced. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel. HANDS: Replaced; Oxidation, minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Bright work with scattered specks of oxide; Losses to gilding; Case screw replaced; Balance endstone setting abraded; Barrel bridge screw with losses to blue; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
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Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn., "920", 12 size, 23 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted to 5 positions, straight line damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, double roller, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws, gold wheel train and whiplash micrometric regulator, in a 14 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel open face case, with maker's details and presentation engraved on gold cuvette, and with engraved cipher on back cover, Arabic numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, plum colored spade and whip hands, serial #1766344, 66.7g TW, c1915
CONDITION:
CASE: A few minor dents and dings, band; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches on inner surface of case; Bow worn; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, center to seconds bit, 8:00; Cracks and small depression, seconds bit; Small chips in enamel concealed by bezel; Scratches minor to dial; Discoloration at edges of metal dial under by bezel. HANDS: Minor loss to blue; Minor bend, minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Winding wheels with minor scratches; Winding wheels with specks of oxide; Regulator assembly with a few specks of oxide; Barrel cap abraded; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$550
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$650
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn., "950", 16 size, 23 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted to 5 positions, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws, gold wheel train and whiplash micrometric regulator in a yellow gold filled, swingout open face case, and Arabic numeral, outer red five minute markers, double sunk, white enamel dial, plum colored steel spade and poker hands, serial #846736, c1910
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dings; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on inner surface of case; End of setting lever bent; Crown worn. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, at setting lever and 11:00. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Winding wheels with fine scratches; Ratchet wheel with small spot of oxide, cleaned; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., model 1908 "Vanguard" with wind indicator, 16 size, 23 jewels, stem wind and lever set, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, diamond endstone, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws and Ohlson micrometric regulator in a yellow gold filled, screw back and bezel, reeded edge, engine turned open face case and Montgomery Arabic numeral, triple sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #19064389, c1915.
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches on inner surface of case; Crystal with chips. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light; Minor scratches. HANDS: Hour with a few spots of oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Fine scratches on winding wheels; Winding wheels with spots of oxide; Gouge at bridge screw; Regulator assembly with a few specks of oxide; A few minor spots; Some screws with scratches and specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$450
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$650
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., a lady's "Riverside Maximus" pendant watch, 0 size, 19 jewels, stem wind and set, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, diamond endstone, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws and Church micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, yellow gold, intricately engraved hunting case and Arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #14032065, 36.7g TW, c1905.
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Front cover lift spring weak; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Oxide, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Speck of oxide on one plate screw; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn., "950", 16 size, 23 jewels, stem wind and pendant set, adjusted, damascened, nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold wheel train and whiplash micrometric regulator in a white gold filled, screw back and bezel open face Hamilton "Railroad Model" case and Arabic numeral, double sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #2504442, c1930.
CONDITION:
CASE: Two minor dents, back; Interior of back with marks from dent removal; Minor dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Gold filled with moderate brassing; Crown worn. DIAL: Hairline in enamel, very light, 11:00; Fine scratches. HANDS: A few specks of oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and scratches on plate; Haze and minor spotting; Bright work with minor scratches; Regulator assembly with specks of oxide; Balance endstone setting marred; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), low balance amplitude; Hairspring requires centering.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn., "992" explorers watch, 16 size, 21 jewels, stem wind and lever set, 5 adjustments, straight line damascened, nickel plate movement with lever escapement, Guillaume style bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws and whiplash micrometric regulator in a silver, screw back, bezel and pendant, open face explorers case and Montgomery Arabic numeral, double sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #1284174, c1920.
CONDITION:
CASE: Shows extra case screw mark; Dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Minor oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches and scuffs on plate; Winding wheels with minor scratches; Case screw with spot of oxide; Regulator assembly with minor oxide; Some screws with marred heads; Minor gouging to plate at plate screws; Endstone settings marred. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$750
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Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn., "992E" with unusual regulation and balance spring, 16 size, 21 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, uncut, monometallic balance with gold timing screws, and balance spring with straight overcoil, studded at the back of the balance cock, and with linear regulator in a nickel, screw back and bezel open face case, luminous Arabic numeral and arrow marker black metal dial, skeletonized luminous hands, serial #2587492, c1930.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Plastic crystal with scratches. DIAL: Dirty; Minor scratches and losses. HANDS: Minor oxidation; Lacking luminous compound. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Winding wheels abraded; Ratchet wheel with minor pitting; Screw heads with minor marring; Escape wheel endstone setting not flush with plate. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). A very unusual balance spring and regulator, and may be an experiment carried out by Hamilton research and development.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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Illinois Watch Co., Springfield, Illinois, "Franklin", 12 size, 17 jewels, stem wind and set, damascened 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 with enamel monogram on back, and Arabic numeral metal dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #3180062, 59g TW, c1920.
CONDITION:
CASE: Dents; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Pendant with file marks; Crown replaced; Enamel with minor loss; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Good. HANDS: Minute with oxidation. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Plate with oxidation; Steel with oxidation; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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South Bend Watch Co., South Bend, Indiana, "The Studebaker", grade 229, 16 size, 21 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws and whiplash micrometric regulator in a yellow gold filled, screw back and bezel, engraved open face case with Arabic numeral, double sunk white enamel dial, plum colored steel spade and poker hands, serial #622655, c1910.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dings; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches on inner surface of case; Bow replaced and with brassing; Crown with wear. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 1:00, 3:30. HANDS: Minor oxide and loss to color. MOVEMENT PLATES: Winding wheels and click with specks of oxide; Regulator assembly with specks of oxide; Minor marring to escape wheel endstone setting and to surrounding area. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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Waterbury Watch Co., Waterbury, Conn., Series A rotary long wind, gilt 6 spoke movement with duplex escapement, Roman numeral paper dial, blued steel hands, brass open face case with celluloid back and bezel, c1880
CONDITION:
movement running, good gilding, dial good, hour hand replaced, case with brassing, bezel good, back with splits, a four star watch in Gilbert, Engle and Shugart's `Complete Price Guide to Watches`, uncommon, less than 100 made in celluloid case.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$325
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., "Riverside Maximus", 16 size, 23 jewels, stem wind and scarce lever set, adjusted, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, diamond endstone, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws, gold wheel train and whiplash micrometric regulator in a yellow gold filled, screw back and bezel open face case, and Arabic numeral, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #14049244, c1905.
CONDITION:
CASE: Shallow dent, back; Dings and pin pricks; Scratches on outer surface of case; Case screw marks on inner surface of case back; Crystal with scratches. DIAL: Fine scratches, otherwise very good. HANDS: Seconds replaced; Minor oxide, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Steel with minor oxide; Escape wheel endstone setting marred. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). An unusual, and perhaps unique example, as this run of the Riverside Maximus was stem set.
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$475
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., "Amn. Watch Co." model 1872, 16 size, 16 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws, gold jewel settings, gold center wheel and Fogg tadpole micrometric regulator in a rose gold filled, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge, engine turned open face case and Arabic numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #1763138, c1885.
CONDITION:
CASE: Dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning with moderate wear; Gold filled with minor brassing; Minor scratches on crystal; Crown worn. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light; Chip in enamel concealed by bezel, 4:00. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Minor spotting; Minor scratches on winding wheels; Minor oxide on winding wheels; Regulator assembly with a few specks of oxide; Center jewel and settin greplaced. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Click not engaging or missing, ticks with pressure on center wheel, setting does not engage reliably.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., "Appleton, Tracy & Co.", model 1860 with vibrating hairspring stud, 16 size, 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws in a silver, reeded edge, engine turned hunting case and Roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #140296, c1865.
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Minor dent; Minor dings and pin pricks; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning worn smooth. DIAL: Two small edge flakes. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and scratches; Minor spotting and discoloration; Dust guard at winding arbor with area of pitting, surface cleaned; Replaced plate screw; Screws with minor loss to blue; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, very gummy, balance staff good, overbanked.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., lady's gold pendant watch, 6/0 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and set, damascened, nickel plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws in a 14 karat, yellow gold, hunting case with monogram on rear cover and Roman numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #10002280, 29.8g TW, c1900.
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, 5:00, 11:00. HANDS: Minor oxide, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Winding wheels and click with a few specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., man's 18 size pocket watch with 6 oz silver case, 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance in an "Am. Watch Co.", coin silver, engraved hunting case with presentation on cuvette, Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, and blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #848363, c1875.
CONDITION:
CASE: Numerous dings and pin pricks; Minor scratches on outer surface of silver case; Scratches on inner surface of case; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Replaced; Minor oxide and loss to blue. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Haze; Specks of dirt / dust; Oily. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), low balance amplitude, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., model 1857 "P.S. Bartlett" for T. Bradbury, Paterson, NJ, 18 size, 11 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement in a coin silver, engraved hunting case, with Roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel hands, serial #1869, c1858.
CONDITION:
CASE: Dents; Dings and pin pricks; Scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on inner surface of case; Front cover with gap at band when closed; Bow worn; Pendant worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairline in enamel, light, 11:00. HANDS: Mismatched. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Loss to gilding; Bright work with minor oxide; Minor spotting; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$450
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Illinois Watch Co., Springfield, Illinois, "Bunn" type 1, 60 hour pocket watch, 16 size, 19 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, double roller, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws and whiplash micrometric regulator in a yellow gold filled, screw back and bezel, engraved open face case, Arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, double sunk white enamel dial, plum colored steel spade and whip hands, serial #4598535, c1925.
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Minor dings and pin pricks; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Engraving with moderate wear; Gold filled with minor brassing; Back with two small etched spots; Plastic crystal; Bow pivot worn, pendant worn; Crown worn. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light. HANDS: Oxide, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Fine scratches on winding wheels; Steel with a few specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). An unusual 19 jewel variant, having a jewelled motor barrel
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$375
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Elgin Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois, grade 84, sweep seconds pocket watch, 16 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened, nickel plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance in a coin silver, screw back and bezel, open face case, with Roman numeral, outer black 5-minute markers, white enamel dial, blued steel Breguet style hands, serial #1079216, c1885.
CONDITION:
CASE: Shallow dents, back; Dings and pin pricks; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Bow with minor wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: A few minor hairlines at edge, concealed by bezel. HANDS: Minor oxide, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Minor staining and spotting; Regulator with specks of oxide; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, broken mainspring, gummy, good staff, needs service; Friction in pendant causing crown to bind intermittently.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$225
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Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn., "4992B", 16 size, 22 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted to 6 positions and temperature, straight line damascened nickel plate movement, with hacking sweep seconds, lever escapement, monometallic balance, double roller, gold timing screws and whiplash micrometric regulator in a base metal, screw back and bezel open face case, Arabic numeral, black painted 24 hour "GCT" dial, white painted spade and poker hands, serial #4C142613, with "Memphis ORC" fob
CONDITION:
CASE: Dings and pin pricks; Marks and scratches; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Plastic crystal with scratches. DIAL: A few minor marks and scratches. HANDS: A few chips in paint, hour. MOVEMENT PLATES: A few minor scratches on plate; Ratchet wheel and click with a few faint oxide specks; Regulator with speck of oxide; Loss to blacking in engraving. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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Two high quality dials for Waltham model 1872 pocket watches
CONDITION:
both very good, without chips or hairlines
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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Pocket watch Boxes- 7 (Seven), including two deck watch boxes, two brass inlaid dresser boxes, a tooled leather dresser box from James McCabe, Royal Exchange, another dresser box from Charles Frodsham, and one other
CONDITION:
fair to good
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$150
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14 karat gold, including men's and lady's watches and cases, three earrings and a ring scrap, 218.6g TW, together with a low karat gold wire lug wrist watch
CONDITION:
precious metal content marked, tested
ESTIMATE:
$1300
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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18 karat gold, including a pocket watch case, 3 lady's watches, a lady's watch case, an earring, and a ring, 94.9g TW
CONDITION:
precious metal content marked
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1100
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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Large lot of pocket and wrist watch movements and parts, American and Swiss
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$150
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Large lot of pocket and wrist watch parts and cases, together with a Croton Automatic wrist watch, and a small group of silver and gold filled pocket watch chains
CONDITION:
Croton running
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$250
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Lot of gold filled scrap, watch bands and cases, approximately 1.5 lb, cases, approximately 1.25 lb. bands
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$275
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Pocket watch cases- 36 (Thirty six), silver, gold filled, and nickel, American and European
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$450
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Print- large wooden framed image of the Waltham Watch Co. Factory of Waltham, Mass. The subject and location are identified with bronzed raised lettering on birch frame. The lot also includes a Waltham "First American Watchmaker" ashtray by Wedgwood.
CONDITION:
the original wooden frame is in original condition and retains some of the bronzed coloring on raised letters. There is water staining on outer edges of print.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1920
DIMENSIONS: 23.5in x 40.5in x
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Pocket and wrist watches including examples by Smiths, Elgin, Illinois, Waltham, Benrus, Seiko, Croton, South Bend, and others, together with an enameled Buick fob, watch bands, and a Concord Watch Co. for Tiffany & Co., and a gold filled watch chain
CONDITION:
9 running
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$200
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Pocket watch movements, all English fusees, including five with duplex escapements, an F. B. Adams with Savage two pin lever escapement, a Joseph Penlington with lever escapement, unusual plate layout, and Pennington type double L balance, and a Beesley with lever escapement and center seconds
CONDITION:
all will tick when wound, would benefit from service
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$325
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Pocket watch movements, mostly Waltham, including an Appleton, Tracy & Co. model 1859, model 1860s, 1872s, and 1888s, a model 1883 with a very nice O'Hara style dial, and also movements by Columbus, Illinois, Elgin, and Hamilton
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$750
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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Pocket watch movements- 3 (Three), the first an unusual lever fusee, with center seconds and jumping quarters by James Hoddell, 17 jewel gilt full plate movement with cut bimetallic balance and gold timing screws, Roman numeral white enamel dial, Roman numeral white enamel dial, serial #13910, 45mm, the next a free sprung keyless lever fusee by Dent, gilt movement with cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws, and helical balance spring, Roman numeral white enamel dial, serial #24408, 40mm, and the last a free sprung lever by Tho. Reynoldson & Son, gilt 3/4 plate movement with cut bimetallic balance and gold timing screws, Arabic numeral white enamel dia with gold hands, serial #26745, 45mm
CONDITION:
Hoddell running, Dent and Reynoldson will run with pressure on train
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$275
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Pocket watch movements- 4 (Four)- The first a pocket chronometer movement marked "Fearn, Cornhill, London", gilt movement with adjustable spring detent, cut bimetallic balance with wedge shaped compensation weights, helical balance spring, white enamel dial and gold hands, the next a duplex by George Yonge, Strand, gilt movement with flat brass balance, white enamel dial and gold hands, an Arnold & Frodsham lever fusee, with cut bimetallic balance, and a Wm. Robinson lever fusee with 5 arm gold balance, compensation curb, and Massey III escapement
CONDITION:
Fearn running, Frodsham running, Yonge ticks briefly, Robinson with good staff
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$475
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Pocket watch movements- 6 (Six), all for the American market, the first a free sprung lever fusee for Samuel Hammond, New York, gilt movement with wind indicator, and cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws, Roman numeral white enamel dial, serial #1866, 44mm, the next a lever fusee also for Hammond, gilt movement with reverse fusee and cut bimetallic balance, Roman numeral white enamel dial, serial #1590, 42mm, the next a quarter seconds lever fusee by Tobias, Liverpool, for George Welsh, New York, gilt movement with Liverpool jewelling and five spoke balance, Roman numeral white enamel dial, serial #40621, a Swiss duplex with center seconds for Willard and Hawley, Syracuse, N.Y., gilt bar movement with cut bimetallic balance and steel escape wheel, Roman numeral white enamel dial, serial #10397, and two others
CONDITION:
both Hammonds with broken staffs, Tobias running, Willard & Hawley ticks briefly, the others with broken staffs
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$375
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Pocket watch movements- 17 (Seventeen), mostly English lever fusees, makers including James Hoddell, James Poole, E.S. Yates & Co., Robert Perry, F.B. Adams & Sons, Jeremiah Robbins, and others
CONDITION:
for parts
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$170
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Pocket watch movements- 24 (Twenty Four), mostly Swiss, and including a split seconds chronograph, and makers including Tiffany & Co., Jules Jurgensen, Charles Jacot, Auguste Saltzmann, Borel & Courvoisier, Collier & Co., and others
CONDITION:
many with good staffs, some will run
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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Pocket watches- 2 (Two): Both 12 size Hamilton, the first a "900", 19 jewel nickel movement, Arabic numeral white enamel dial, 14 karat gold open face case, with mahogany box, serial #1750181, 67.9g TW, the other a "916", 17 jewel nickel movement, Arabic numeral silvered dial, gold filled open face case, serial #3125910, with original box and certificate.
CONDITION:
both running
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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Pocket watches- 2 (Two): Both 16 size Hamilton 4992B, both with 22 jewel damascened nickel movements, one with Arabic numeral silvered dial, black painted spade and poker hands, nickel case, and Hamilton navigation watch cardboard box, serial #4C95855, the other with Canadian 24 hour melamine dial, black painted spade and poker hands, and coin silver case, serial #4C91582
CONDITION:
both running
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$450
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