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Pocket Watch Catalog #122

A Catalog of Fine and Important Pocket Watches!  Please call 1-800-424-5353 with any questions or to reserve yours!

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#1. A. LAVALLE (SWISS) INTERESTING PATENTED SQUARE WATCH WITH FANCY DIAL
30mm 14K Gold, Open-Face, Lever-Set, C. 1900
C 3 D 3-46-01 M 3 R 2
This delightful and unique case is signed “U. S. Patent 283170” on the inner gold cuvette. The cuvette is signed by the maker and the unique square-shaped case is fully chased with wonderful swirl patterns, flowers, a small initialed crest and scallop designs. The fancy dial comes with miniature multi-colored flowers which form a colorful wreath around center. The dial is signed “Albert Lavalle” and is marked with Roman chapters, gold 5-minute numerals and fancy gold hands. The 10 jewel nickel bridge movement is nicely designed. $650.00

#2. HAAS SWISS HIGH-GRADE ENAMEL FOR SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW CO.
28mm 14K Gold, Open-Face, Stem-Set, C. 1910
C 3-59 D 2-01 M 3
The “Haas” signature can be found on the center bridge of this super quality 17 jewel nickel bridge movement. The movement and dial are both signed “Shreeve, Crump & Low Co.” The golden dial comes with a beautiful sunburst pattern, black Arabic hour chapters, black minute marks and blue spade pointers. The case is exquisite with rose-cut diamonds ornamenting the platinum bow. The yellow-gold case is signed “Haas” and it carries a delicate platinum rosette with diamonds set against the blue-gray guilloche enamel on the back cover, a white enameled border ring is also presented. $650.00

#3. HAAS NEVEUX & CIE (SWISS) ENAMEL & DIAMOND PENDANT WATCH WITH CHAIN
24mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Pin-Set, C. 1890
C 3-55 D 2-01 M 2 R 3
Very impressive, this superior timepiece was produced by the prestigious firm of Haas Neveus & Cie. The 20 jewel bridge movement features wolfs tooth winding gears and a straight line lever escapement. The inner gold cuvette is signed “9/95 Haas Neveus & Cie Geneva-Paris.” The case is near mint, wonderful rose-cut diamonds ornament the upper bow, the outer rim and a initial pattern which centers the back cover. The case is also finished with beautiful rich blue enameling on the back, the front bezel and on the upper yellow-gold ribbon bow pendant pin. The case is accompanied by a 20” curb link 18K Gold, gold neck chain. The dial has blue Arabic chapters combine with gold minute dots and beautiful gold Louis XIV hands. $2,750.00

#4. SWISS HIGH-GRADE MINIATURE WITH MATCHING PIN & DIAMONDS
26mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Stem-Set, C. 1900
C 3 D 2-01 M 2 R 3
Wonderful workmanship is exhibited on this high-quality, 17 jewel, nickel, bridge movement. The main bridge is signed “Grand Prix Paris 1900.” The double hinged back case is mint. Violet enamel decorates the back cover set against a guilloche background. Miniature platinum leaf/flower designs are accented by small rose-cut diamonds. White enamel decorates the outer borders of the case. Breguet moon hands center the silver dial which is marked with Arabic hour chapters. The timepiece is accompanied by a gold/black ribbon form pendant pin. The upper part of the pin is finished with matching enamel and small diamonds. $2,750.00


#5. SWISS ENAMEL PENDANT WATCH WITH PIN
26mm 14K Gold, Open-Face, Pin-Set, C. 1890
C 3 D 2-01 M 3 R 3
A central opal enhances the 14K Gold, gold swirl pin which accompanies this timepiece. The pin is enhanced with pastel enamel and seed-pearls. A lovely lady is shown fishing near a riverside on the polychrome enameled back cover of the case. The gold case features a plain polished gold front bezel. The gilt bridge movement carries ten jewels and a cylinder escapement. The dial is marked with beautiful blue Arabic chapters and gold minute dots. Gold filigree hands are also presented. $1,350.00

#6. GUSTAVE WUST (SWISS) ENAMEL & GOLD PENDANT WATCH WITH MATCHING CHAIN & BOX
27mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Stem-Set, C. 1895
C 3 D 3-01 M 3
Very nicely designed, this gilt bridge movement features eighteen ruby jewels and a straight line lever escapement. The case is centered by an exquisite lacy platinum design which is ornamented with rose-cut diamonds. This sits atop the hypnotic blue sunburst-style enameled background. The case is presented with a gold cylindrical link chain which measures 22” in length. The links are beautifully enameled with blue and white colors. The golden dial is centered by Breguet moon hands and is marked with Arabic chapters. Beautiful red original box accompanies this timepiece. $1,850.00

#7. CH. F. TISSOT ART DECO-STYLE ENAMEL & GOLD WATCH
48mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Stem-Set, C. 1920s
C 3-55 D 3-01 M 3 R 3
The center bridge of this impressive Swiss timepiece is signed “Ch. F. Tissot & fils 16 Jewels 3 Adjustments.” The nickel bridge movement carries gold kite-style hands and a silver dial which is signed “Walser.” Raised gold Arabic hour chapters and outer silver minute dots mark the dial. The interesting case is finished with black enamel on the upper bow and the outer rim. The front bezel is also trimmed with a white enameled outer border. Gold back cover comes with a white enameled outer ring and is engraved “Buenos Aires 6-15-1923.” $700.00

#8. SWISS ENAMEL & GOLD HUNTER CASE
45mm 18K Gold, Hunter’s Case, Stem-Set, C. 1915
C 3 D 2-01 M 3 R 3
Black Arabic hour chapters and a black minute track mark this silver dial, the dial is signed “Election.” The eleven lignes 3/4 plate gilt movement carries 15 jewels and a straight line lever escapement. The gold case is uniquely designed with a coin edge pattern round the outer rim. Blue enameled vertical striping and white enameled accents appear on the front and back covers of the case, the Art Deco inspired case is nicely engine turned. A large uninitialed crest centers the front cover and beautiful flower patterns ornament the center areas. $700.00

#9. INTER (SWISS) FANCY-SHAPED TWO-TONE GOLD CASE
43mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Stem-Set, C. 1910
C 3 D 3-01 M 2 R 3
The Art Deco influence is shown on the styling on this unique case. The back cover alternates yellow and white vertical striped areas as well as the large uninitialed fancy frame. The outer edges are chased with leaf and ribbon patterns. The front bezel is fully engraved. It forms a wonderful border around the dial which is decorated with a blue and silver flower pattern at center and blue Arabic chapters. Blue kite-style hands center the dial. The movement is nicely finished with seventeen ruby jewels. It is marked “Adjusted 5 Positions & Temperature.” The movement is signed “Inter Swiss.” The 3/4 plate model features extra-large friction-set ruby jewels. $750.00


#10. TIFFANY & CO. HIGH-GRADE WATCH BY TOUCHON & CO.
43mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No. 46371 C. 1910
C 3 D 3-6-01 M 2 R 3
This spectacular movement is signed “Made for Tiffany & Co. by Touchon & Co.” It is marked “19 Jewels 8 Adjustments Extra.” The movement comes with ultra high-quality lever escapement and magnificent oversize deep red ruby jewels. The nickel movement also has a gold train. The inner cuvette is plain polished and the back cover of the gold case is centered by a small octagonal framed monogram. The dial is signed “Tiffany & Co. Switzerland.” It is beautifully marked with raised solid gold Arabic chapters and silver minute dots. Gold open kite-style hands complete this high-grade timepiece. $750.00

#11. MOVADO UNIQUE ENAMEL & GOLD WATCH WITH FANCY DIAL & DIAMOND
45mm 18K Gold, C. 1920
C 3-50 D 3-25-01 M 2 R 3
This one-of-a-kind timepiece is a interesting opera-style watch which was designed to present an extra-slender elegant profile, this was achieved by using a smaller 15 jewel Movado movement which measures 10.5 lignes. The nickel movement is signed “15 Jewels 4 Adjustments.” it is fitted into an inner circular support ring which gives the movement and dial an offset appearance. The unique offset dial is engraved with a golden wavy line pattern in the background areas, it is marked with Arabic hour chapters set against silver circular frames. The dial is enhanced by a royal-blue border on the front area of the case. The lower portion of this case presents a beautiful dazzling .25 Ct. diamond. The back cover of the case is finished with a guilloche pattern and royal-blue enamel. A white enameled outer bordering is also a feature of this unique one-of-a-kind case. $2,400.00

#12. JS. ASSMANN, GLASHUTTE RARE LADY’S GOLD HIGH-GRADE
36mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Pin-Set, C. 1875
C 2 D 2 M 2 R 4
Ultra-rare, this 17 jewel 3/4 plate gilt movement is signed “J. Assmann Glashutte No. 11259.” The movement shows superior quality by this maker of repute. It comes with ruby jewels, a gold pallet fork and a lever escapement. The double hinge back case is also signed “J. Assmann Glashutte” is marked on the white porcelain dial along with Arabic chapters, a black minute track and 5-minute numerals. Beautiful gold Louis XIV hands center the dial. $2,250.00

Julius Assmann was born October 2, 1827 in Stettin. He was an apprentice to many fine watch and chronometer makers. He had a long working relationship with F. Adolph Lange of Glashutte. He created his own business after many years of association with Lange. He died in 1876 and in 1877 his son carried on the watch making firm. The Assmann Company manufactured ultra high-grade lady’s and men’s watches, chronographs, complicated watches and moon phase watches.

#13. H. R. EKEGREN (COPENHAGEN) HIGH-GRADE BACK-SET GENT’S WATCH
47mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Lever-Set, C. 1890
C 3 D 2-01 M 3-6 R 3
This rare timepiece comes in a solid gold double hinged back case which is engraved “H. R. Ekegren Copenhagen Made For J. E. Caldwell & Co. Philadelphia” on the inner cuvette. The high-grade case comes with Jurgensen-style lips, the case is plain polished. The superior grade 20 jewel nickel bridge movement features wolfs tooth winding gears, a micro-metric regulator and a sophisticated bi-metallic balance wheel with lever escapement. The movement is signed “H. R. Ekegren Copenhagen.” The Ekegren” signature also appears on the white porcelain dial which is marked with fancy black Arabic hour chapters, a black minute track and gold Louis XIV hands. $1,100.00

Henri-Robert Ekegren associated himself in 1891 with E. Koehn, he is a watch maker of high repute for his sophisticated quality of work. He had a patent for an oil for horology which he presented in 1874. A committee experimented with the new oil in 1888 at the Art Society of Geneva and ultimately determined it to be the best that has ever been produced until that day. He became a watch maker to the King of Denmark and received a gold metal at the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1867, in Vienna in 1873, in Philadelphia in 1876 and in Paris in 1878.

#14. VACHERON & CONSTANTIN FOR J. E. CALDWELL & CO.
46mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No. 310,166 C. 1906
C 3 D 3-43-01 M 3 R 3
Breguet moon hands center this single sunk white porcelain dial which is marked with Roman chapters and a black minute track. The dial is signed “J. E. Caldwell & Co.” The heavy gold double hinged back case is plain polished. The movement is signed “Vacheron & Constantin” as well as “J. E. Caldwell & Co. Philadelphia.” The adjusted movement is beautifully made with seventeen ruby jewels, a micro-metric regulator, and a bi-metallic wheel. Wonderful quality, wonderful value!  $1,850.00

#15. PATEK PHILIPPE EARLY GOLD WATCH
47mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Pin-Set, No. 94242 C. 1890
C 3 D 3-49-01 M 3-6 R 3
This collectible triple signed “Patek” comes in an original case which is engine turned on the back cover. The inner cuvette is signed “No. 94242 Patek Philippe & Co. Geneve.” The 15 jewel gilt bridge movement features wolfs tooth winding gears, it also features a lever escapement with a mustache-style pallet fork. The movement is signed and numbered on the main bridge. The white enameled dial is marked with Roman chapters, a black minute track and black 5-minute numerals. The dial is centered by blue spade pointers and is signed “Patek Philippe & Co. Geneve.”   $3,200.00

#16. PATEK PHILIPPE RARE ORNATE GOLD HUNTERS CASE
52mm Heavy 18K Gold, Hunter’s Case, Stem-Set, No. 58,590 C. 1882
C 2 D 2-01 M 2-9 R 5
This is an exceptional Patek Philippe hunters case. The case is signed “Patek Philippe No. 58590 Maurer y Ca Barcelona” on the inner cuvette. The heavy gold case is completely engraved with wonderful swirling leaf and vine patterns. A small initialed crest appears on the back cover and the fully engraved front cover carries a majestic raised relief overlay monogram design. The case opens to reveal a beautiful white porcelain dial with large Roman chapters, a black minute track and rose-gold spade pointers. The interesting and unique 15 jewel 3/4 plate nickel movement is signed “No. 58590 Patek Philippe ya Ca Dinebra.” The movement features a lever escapement, a bi-metallic balance wheel and a circular disc regulator. $4,750.00

#17. INVICTA RARE GOLD RING WATCH
18mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Pin-Set, C. 1900
C 3 D 2-01 M 3 R 4
This circular ring form case is embellished with a full diamond bezel. The case tops a beautiful gold ring mount decorated with flowers on the side areas. The shank is numbered 17330, it forms to a size 6-1/2 but is spring loaded for arthritic comfort. The gilt 20 jewel movement shows exceptional workmanship with a straight line lever escapement and a compensated balance. “Invicta” is marked on the silver dial along with black Arabic chapters, a black minute track and blue batons.  $2000.00

#18. MATHEY-TISSOT ART DECO SILVER PURSE WATCH
49 x 34mm Sterling Closed Case Stem-Set, C. 1920
C 2 D 2-01 M 3 R 3
Very collectible, this stylish case comes with strong Art Deco influences. The shutter-style front windows open when the silver push bars on the outer ends of the case are employed. The silver dial is signed “Mathey Tissot” and features the original finish with a black minute track, luminescent Arabic chapters and luminescent batons. The nickel manual wind movement is signed “Mathey Tissot 17 Jewels.” $400.00

#19. J. VERHAGEN & CO. (KOELN) DOUBLE DIAL CALENDAR MOON PHASE
54mm Gun Metal Open-Face, Pin-Set, C. 1890
C 3 Front Dial 2 Rear Calendar Dial 3-25-04 M 3 R 3
Fifteen ruby jewels appear on this gilt bridge movement which has a lever escapement and compensated bi-metallic balance wheel. The back cover of the timepiece has a silver and gold disc-style day-date dial along with a month window and a central blue indicator hand. The front dial is porcelain with Roman chapters. This dial is signed “Calendrier Brevete German Manufactury.” The central dial disc below the colorful blue and rose-gold moon symbol is signed “J. Verhagen & Co. Koeln.” $1,250.00

#20. SWISS RARE TWO BARREL 8-DAY KEYWIND
50mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1870
C 3-15 D 3-9-01 M 3-6 R 5
Very unique, this one-of-a-kind movement is fascinating. It features two main spring barrels and eighteen large ruby jewels. The gilt bridge movement is controlled by a side lever escapement and a steel escape wheel. The inner cuvette of the timepiece is engraved with fancy flowers and engine turnings. The cuvette is signed “Movement a Huit Jours.” The gold case is smooth on the back and finished with scalloped patterns along the edges. The fancy gold dial features a village and sailboat scene engraved at center. Gold Breguet moon hands and raised rose-gold Roman hour chapters mark the eye catching dial. Very unique double barrel 8-day! $1,250.00

#21. HUGUENIN VUILLEMIN SWISS EXTRA-SHARP GOLD KEYWIND WITH CHRONOMETER ESCAPEMENT
47mm 18K Gold, Hunter’s Case, Keywind/Keyset, No. 7263 C. 1875
C 3 D 2-01 M 2 R 4
Exquisite condition is the trademark of this wonderful gilt bridge movement. The movement comes with a pivoted chronometer escapement and ruby jewels. Gold set cap jewels appear on the escape wheel and the chronometer pivot. The inner cuvette is signed “Chronometer Huguenin Vuillemin.” The hunters case is nicely engine turned on both sides, an uninitialed fancy oval frame appears on the front and a reeded pattern decorates the outer rim. The dial is beautifully marked with classic Roman chapters and a black minute track. The porcelain dial is complemented by exquisite rose-gold Fleur-de-lis and arrow form hands. $3,500.00

#22. WALTHAM WILLIAM ELLERY WITH RARE DUST PROOF CASE
18 Size, Sterling Open-Face, Lever-Set, No. 1,985,105 C. 1882
C 3 D 2-01 M 3 R 3
This very collectible heavy sterling case is marked with a patent date of 1889. The swing out-style case is uniquely designed with a thread down upper winding stem and cap combination. The uniqueness of this case is also in the fact that it has a wonderful reeded and swirl design around the front bezel of the perimeter of the back cover. The central band comes with a zig zag line pattern. A heavy glass crystal protects the single sunk Roman dial which is complemented by blue spade pointers. The Model 79 11 jewel William Ellery nickel movement is finished with broad straight line damaskeened patterns. $700.00


#23. A. W. W. CO. WALTHAM GOLD CHRONOGRAPH
14 Size, 14K Gold, Hunter’s Case, Lever-Set, No. 3,126,493 C. 1887
C 3 D 2-01 M 3 R 3
This fine American 3/4 plate nickel movement is signed “A. W. W. Co. Waltham Mass.” The 17 jewel mechanism is finished with straight line damaskeening and it features patent dates on the main plate. The dial is centered by a fly back sweep second hand which is operated from a button positioned on the rim of the case. The dial is also marked with Arabic hour chapters, red outer 5-minute numerals and 1/5 second markings. Blue spade pointers complete this chronograph dial. The heavy gold case is nicely engine turned and is signed “A. W. Co.” It is centered by a small initialed crest and leaf patterns on the front cover. $1,000.00

#24. ELGIN RARE 18 SIZE UP/DOWN INDICATOR
18 Size, Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set, Railroad, No. 15,575,067 C. 1910
C 3 D 3-44-53-01 M 3 R 3
This superior grade 3/4 plate nickel movement is signed “B. W. Raymond Elgin 21 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions.” The movement is fully damaskeened and presented with a diamond endstone and ruby jewels in gold screw down settings. The double hinged back case is engraved with an uninitialed oval frame on the back cover. It carries beaded patterns on the edges and a deeply reeded outer rim. The dial features a 40-hour up/down wind indicator chapter at the 12 o[‘clock position. The original dial is marked with Arabic chapters and bright red 5-minute numerals. This scarce 18 size indicator is also completed by heavy blue spade pointers. $1,900.00

#25. WALTHAM RARE MODEL 92 VANGUARD WITH WIND INDICATOR
18 Size, Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set, No. 16,188,379 C. 1908
C 3 D 3-53-01 M 3-9 R 5
This full plate movement comes with twenty-three ruby jewels. It features fancy damaskeening, gold lettering and a recessed balance assembly. The movement is marked “Adjusted 5 Positions.” It carries a rare up/down 36-hour wind indicator which is positioned below the 12 o’clock area on the double sunk white porcelain dial. The dial is marked with Arabic chapters, red 5-minute marks and keystone shapes at the 5-minute positions. The screw back/bezel case is elaborately engraved with a fancy vine pattern which forms a heart-shaped frame around the center uninitialed crest. Vertical striping appears in the background areas. $3,350.00

#26. ILLINOIS RARE R. W. SEARS WATCH CO. RAILROAD MAGNET
18 Size, Gold-Filled, Hunter’s Case, Lever-Set, Railroad, No. 282,516 c. 1879
C 3 D 3-46-01 M 3 R 3
This interesting nickel movement is signed “The R. W. Sears Watch Co. Railroad Magnet Chicago, Ill.” Checkerboard damaskeening ornaments the scarce movement which carries a compensated balance and Chalmers patented micro metric regulator. The hunters case is embellished with a small village scene, leaf patterns and flowers, the front carries an uninitialed frame. The white enameled dial is single sunk and marked with black Roman chapters and a black minute track, blue spade pointers center the dial. $1,350.00

#27. WASHINGTON WATCH CO. LAFAYETTE (ILLINOIS) RARE TWENTY-FOUR RUBY JEWEL MODEL
18 Size, Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set, Railroad, No. 1,981,735 C. 1907
C 3 D 3-45-01 M 2 R 4
This spectacular American full plate movement is in pristine condition. It comes with ruby jewels in screw down gold settings and is signed “Washington Watch Co. Lafayette” on the main plate. The movement is also marked “Adjusted Twenty-Four Ruby Jewels Double Roller.” It comes with beautiful damaskeening, it carries the original dial which is double sunk and signed “Washington Watch Co.” The dial comes with beautiful black Arabic chapters and bright red 5-minute numerals as well as blue spade pointers. The screw back/bezel case has wonderful engine turnings on the back cover and the rim of the case is finished with a reeded pattern. $2,250.00

#28. WALTHAM RARE SPLIT-SECOND CHRONOGRAPH WITH 18K Gold, MULTI-COLOR ORIGINAL CASE
14 Size, 18K Gold, Open-Face, Lever-Set, No. 1,833,019 C. 1882
C 3 D 3-44-01 M 3 R 7
Very rare, this wonderful timepiece features a phenomenal 3/4 plate nickel movement which is finished with a complex fish scale damaskeened design. Patent dates appear on the central bridge. The movement is fully jeweled throughout the chronograph gears and the time train. The movement features a bi-metallic balance wheel and a golden pallet fork bridge. The mechanism is also signed “Woerd’s Patent” below the balance assembly. The ultra-rare, ultra-heavy, “Waltham” signed double hinged back 18K Gold, case is decorated with silver and gold raised leaf motifs which form a multi-colored border around the front bezel and the outer back edge. The back of the case also carries a raised rose-gold crescent moon and star design. The dial is centered by two sweep second chronograph hands and heart-shaped hour/minute hands. The hours are marked with Arabic hour chapters and the outer edge is marked with 1/5-second divisions and red 5-minute numerals. An ultra-rare Waltham split with multi-color case! $10,000.00

#29. ILLINOIS SANGAMO SPECIAL WITH SCARCE DAMASKEEN PATTERN
16 Size, Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Lever-Set, Railroad, No. 2,868,888 C. 1916 Adj. Temp. & 6 Positions
C 2 D 3-43-01 M 2 R 4
Fabulous condition is the feature of this 23 jewel nickel bridge movement. The movement comes with special fish scale damaskeening, gold lettering, gold jewel settings and a solid gold train. A micro-metric regulator appears on this ultra high-grade railroad quality movement. The case is finished with vertical striping, an uninitialed central crest, leaf patterns and tapestry designs. The double sunk porcelain dial is marked with extra-bold Arabic hour chapters and double swell blue spade pointers. $2,000.00

#30. UNITED STATES WATCH CO. JOHN W. LEWIS GOLD CASE
18 Size, Heavy 18K Gold, Hunter’s Case, Lever-Set, No. 26,035 C. 1875
C 3 D 2-01 M 3 R 4
Very impressive, this rare transitional movement can either be stem wound or key wound. The nickel movement comes with 15 jewels and a lovely damaskeened finish. The mechanism is signed “John W. Lewis Marion, N. J.” A butterfly cutout appears over the pallet fork and the escape wheel on this rare American timepiece. Butterfly-shaped hands and Roman chapters mark the original single sunk porcelain dil which is signed “United States Watch Co.” The all original heavy gold hunters case is very impressive. The 18K Gold, gold case is engraved with a name and the date 1875 on the inner cuvette. Engine turnings, beautiful leaf and berry designs ornament both sides of the case which carries a diagonal reeded pattern on the outer rim and an uninitialed fancy crest which centers the front cover. $2,500.00

#31. E. HOWARD & CO. SERIES III KEYWIND WITH MERSHON’S PATENT
Ns 18 Size, 18K Gold, Hunter’s Case, Keywind/Keyset, No. 16,725 C. 1868
C 3-16 D 2-01 M 3-6 R
This highly collectible American timepiece is signed “Mershon’s Patent April 26, 1859” on the balance bridge. It features a unique patented regulator system. The 3/4 plate 15 jewel movement also features Reed’s patent main spring barrel. The mechanism is fronted by blue spade pointers and a single sunk Roman dial which is signed “E. Howard & Co. Boston.” The ultra-heavy gold case was produced by Warren & Spadone. The case is all original and decorated with a small crest on the front cover and ribbon work along the upper/lower areas. $4,000.00

#32. WALTHAM APPLETON TRACY & CO. MODEL 1862 WITH VIBRATING HAIR SPRING STUD
10 Size Coin Silver Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, No. 125,151 C. 1864
C 3-23 D 2-01 M 3 R 6
Very rare and collectible, this 3/4 plate 15 jewel Appleton Tracy & Co. gilt movement is signed “Stratton’s Patent” as well as “Fogg’s Patent.” The Fogg’s patented vibrating hairspring stud was introduced in 1864. The vibrating hairspring stud setup has a pivoted lever which allows the hairspring links to remain constant. This wonderful example comes in a double hinged back silver case which is plain polished and finished with solid gold offset hinges. The single sunk dial is signed “American Watch Co.” Roman chapters, a black minute track and spade pointers mark the dial. Ultra-rare American collectors item! $4,000.00

#33. WALTHAM A. L. DENNISON WATCH WITH ORIGINAL WALTHAM CASE
18 Size, Coin Silver Hunter’s Case, Keywind/Keyset, No. 16817 C. 1860
C 3-16 D 3-53 M 4-7-12 R 6
This extremely rare signed gilted Model 57 Waltham movement is signed “A. L. Dennison.” This Dennison movement comes in a coin silver “Waltham American Watch Co.” Waltham signed case, serial number S228. The movement also has white unsigned porcelain dial with black Arabic hour chapters. The dial is clean with black outer minute track and blue spade pointers. $5,000.00

Aaron Lufkin Dennison was born 1812 and died 1895 was the founder of the American Watch industry. Dennison’s name appeared on many watches, by Waltham, but it was always accompanied with another of the founders names such as Dennison Howard & Davis. This is a first for Ashland, we have never seen a Waltham movement solely signed by his name alone. This is a very unique piece that will be a rare find for any Waltham collector.

#34. CHALLIE-EGELEY (SWISS) HIGH-GRADE QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER
46mm 18K Gold, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1860
C 2 D 2-01 M 3 R 4
Phenomenal and rare, this early gilt cylinder bridge movement comes with ruby jewels, it is fully jeweled to the third wheel and it comes with a parachute shock absorb jeweling system on the 3-arm flat balance assembly. The balance also comes with a temperature compensation curb. The repeat mechanism is activated when a gold pendant button is lifted up, turned and then depressed. The repeat sounds from finely designed steel hammers on inner gongs. The inner cuvette is signed “Challie-Egeley” and it is beautifully engraved. The case is finished with beautiful leaf and swirl patterns and background engine turnings. A reeded pattern decorates the rim of the elegant case. The white porcelain dial is marked with Roman chapters and Breguet moon hands.  $2,800.00

#35. HUGUENIN (SWISS) QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER WITH CHRONOGRAPH
52mm 14K Gold, Hunter’s Case, Lever-Set, C. 1880s
C 3-15 D 3-55-57-01 M 3-9 R 4
The engine turned 14K Gold, hunting case is in great condition with a monogram on the front. The case is stamped “14K Gold,” and houses a Huguenin Swiss 1/4-hour repeating movement. This nickel movement contains 20 jewels and is a fine example of a high end multi-function watch. This movement tells its time by using its gold spade pointer hands and center sweep second The dial is white porcelain with black Roman numeral hour chapters and black outer minute track. The minute track also has one fifth of a second calibrations and also has a tachometer reading on the outside of the seconds track.  $2,400.00

#36. G. JOLLY (PARIS) GOLD CASE QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER
42mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1789
C 3 D 3-46-54-01 M 3 R 4
The repeat mechanism is activated from the gold pendant which tops this beautiful rose-gold case. The rim is pierced to enhance the repeat sounds. The exceptional movement is signed “G. Jolly a Paris No. 1786.” It is topped by a two-footed pierced balance cock and a silver disc regulator. The verge fusee movement shows superior quality workmanship for its date of manufacturer. The dial is marked with Arabic chapters, black Louis XIV style hands center the dial. $2,250.00

#37. CARL SCHMID (GMUNDEN) RARE VERGE FUSEE MOVEMENT NUMBER 1
53mm Silver Pair Case Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1790
C 3 D 3-55-01 M 3 R 4
Very collectible, this intriguing German gilt verge fusee is marked “No. 1,” it is signed “Carl Schmid ine Gmunden.” The mechanism is beautifully designed. The verge is supported by very fancy stepped circular pillars and the top is set with a silver disc regulator and an intriguing pierced two-footed balance cock with a ruby endstone. The inner silver case is smooth finished. The outer case is also mint and decorated with a repousse scene which is quite unique. A gentleman in a boat centers the scene with exotic trees and a bridge in the background areas. Fancy braided patterns decorate the outer areas of the case. The dial is marked with bold Roman chapters and a black minute track. Gold filigree hands center the dial of this rare No. 1 timepiece. $1,500.00

#38. SWISS WONDERFUL RARE SMALL QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER WITH ENAMELED DEMI-HUNTER CASE
18 Size, Gold-Filled, Hunter’s Case, Lever-Set, Railroad, No. 1,375,334 C. 1898
C 2 D 3-53-01 M 2 R 5
Ultra-rare, this small size gilt repeater movement shows superior quality. The 38 jewel movement is very impressive with a gold train and jeweled hammer pivots. Wolfs tooth winding gears and a straight line lever escapement are also features of the rare small repeater. The chimes are activated from a gold slide bar positioned on the rim of the wonderful demi-hunter case. The back comes with a royal-blue enameled fancy swirl initial pattern and the front cover features blue enameled Roman chapters around the central crystal opening. A white enameled dial is marked with Roman chapters and a black minute track. Scarce hard-to-find small repeater! $4,750.00

#39. HUMBERT & MAIRET TRIPLE DATE VERGE
54mm Silver Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1790
C 3-13 D 2-01 M 3 R 4
This complicated verge fusee movement is in an unsigned silver case. The movement is gilted, has a fancy balance cock and is signed “Humbert & Mairet.” This verge movement contains a white porcelain dial which is in wonderful condition and has rose-gold Breguet hands. The 3 o’clock side of the dial is the time, at 6 is the day of the week, at 9 o’clock position on the dial is the day and at 12 o’clock is the month. The winding arbor is through the dial and there is no wear around the winding arbor which can occur with these early watches. The dial is also signed “Humbert & Mairet.” The dial has Arabic hour markers. $2,000.00

#40. NIEVETON (LONDON) FANCY DIAL VERGE WITH WONDERFUL ENAMEL & AMETHYST CASE
55mm Gilt Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1780
C 3 D 2-01 M 3,6 R 4
This outstanding timepiece starts with a wonderful fancy dial decorated with a large sailboat and building scene in full color at center. The dial is marked with Roman chapters and outer 5-minute numerals. Blue beetle and poker-style hands center the dial. The dial tops a fine verge fusee movement which is centered by a two-footed pierced balance bridge and a garnet endstone. The one-of-a-kind case is ornamented with faceted oval amethyst stones around the front bezel and the back cover. Small triangular amethyst stones are inner spaced between the larger oval gemstones. The back panel is set with a silver center portion surrounding a blue portrait of a bird. The bird motif is further enhanced by an outer frame of gold stars, silver sun burst patterns and deep cobalt-blue enameling line decorations. Very impressive! $3,000.00

#41. SWISS VERGE FUSEE WITH TORTOISE SHELL OUTER CASE, FANCY MOVMEENT
68mm Nickel-Tortoise Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1830s
C 4-49-56 Outer, 2 Inner D 3-45-57-01 M 3-6 R 3
The gilted unsigned verge fusee movement is a spectacular movement. It is very highly decorated movement with wonderful balance cock and has very elaborately carved floral decorations throughout the entire movement. The movement also contains four green stones which are inlaid into the gilt which also stand out when viewing this movement. The movement is housed in an unmarked nickel case and has a porcelain dial which has black Roman hour chapters and a black outer minute track. The movement contains Louis XIV style hands and the inner case sits in a protective tortoise shell outer case. The outer case shows some signs of wear but the movement clearly makes up for the wear that is evident on the outer case.  $1,000.00

#42. HOVENSCHIOLD (STOCKHOLM) UNIQUE VERGE FUSEE WITH CALENDAR
45mm Gilt Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1740s
C 3 D 4-59-01 M 3 R 3
This exotic fusee is signed “J. H. L. Stockholm N16” on the fire gilt movement. The verge movement is supported by fancy baluster-style pillars. A wonderful two-footed balance cock with a garnet endstone centers the movement along with a large silver disc regulator. The dial is signed “Hovenschiold Stockholm” at center. It has a central blue steel calendar pointer and gold filigree hour and minute hands. Date numerals appear at center and the dial is further marked with Arabic chapters, a black minute track and large 5-minute numerals. The case is smooth on the back and front bezel and reeded on the outer rim.  $1,700.00

#43. GEORGE PRIOR TRIPLE CASED VERGE WITH TORTOISE FOR TURKISH MARKET
72mm Gilt-Tortoise Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1825
C 3-49-56 D 3-53-01 M 3 R 4
The inner case of this impressive timepiece is plain polished. The secondary gilt case is also smooth. The outer case is finished with pinned tortoise on the front bezel and the back cover. It is beautifully colored with brown, light-green, orange and amber shades. The dial is signed “George Prior London” with Turkish hour markings and blue spade pointers. The verge fusee gilt movement is supported by fancy pierced basket form pillars. The movement is centered by a single footed pierced balance cock, it is signed “Geo. Prior London 4526.”  $2,200.00

#44. THOMAS JARVIS LONDON VERGE FUSEE WITH REPOUSSE CASE
49mm Gilted Pair Case Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, No. 128 C. 1760s
C 3-15 Outer, 2 Inner D 2-01 M 3 R 4
This watch is an exceptionally clean example of a wonderful gilted repousse case verge fusee. The movement is signed “Tho. Jarvis London” has an interesting pierced balance cock with a mask. This movement is hinged into a gilted outer inner case which is in wonderful condition. The dial is white porcelain with black Roman hour chapters, a black outer minute track and gilted hands. This watch is housed in a wonderful repousse outer case with a Royal Court scene on the back.  $1,000.00

#45. AMANDRUZ (PARIS) RARE LADY’S GOLD CYLINDER FUSEE
31mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1810
C 2 D 3-43-01 M 3 R 4
This fascinating miniature verge movement is centered by a unique “V” shaped balance bridge and a flat rose-gold 3-arm balance wheel. The movement is signed “Mathieule a Paris No. 1085.” The original porcelain dial is marked “Amandruz a Paris.” Arabic chapters, gold dots at the 5-minute positions, a black minute track, black Arabic hour chapters and gold beetle and poker hands mark this beautiful dial. The case is exquisite with large well matched seed-pearls ornamenting the front bezel and the outer back edge. The back cover is fully engine turned.  $1,400.00

#46. JACOB DEGER (WEIN) EXCEPTIONAL ENAMEL & GOLD CYLINDER FUSEE
28mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1825
C 2 D 2-01 M 3 R 4
This rare timepiece presents a porcelain dial marked with Arabic chapters and gold beetle and poker hands. The unique miniature fusee movement carries a central balance bridge with a ruby endstone and a 3-arm brass balance wheel. The cylinder escapement is very unique in a small miniature early fusee such as this one. The gold case is lovely with scalloped patterns decorating the front bezel. The back comes with a beautiful enameled scene showing a young lady and a lamb along with multi-colored flowers and a burgundy enameled background.  $3,000.00

#47. CHARLES LEROY PARIS GOLD VERGE FUSEE
44mm 18K Gold, Gold Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, No. 2469 C. 1780s
C 3 D 3-50-01 M 3-9 R 3
This wonderful gold verge fusee is made from a very well known maker Charles Leroy. This watch is a beautiful example of a clean gold fusee. The dial on this piece is signed “Ch. Leroy a Paris.” It has black Roman numeral hour chapters, black outer 5-minute markers and a black outer minute track. This watch contains gold Louis XIV style hands and a small gold ring to protect the dial from the key when winding the watch through its face. The case is plain polished with a bull eye crystal, inside this case is a gilted Charles Leroy movement with a fancy two-footed pierced balance cock.  $1,200.00

#48. COURVOISIER FRERES RARE QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER WITH MAGNIFICENT GOLD & ENAMEL CASE
50mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1885
C 2 D 3-59-01 M 3 R 5
This splendid case comes with a beautiful rich vivid enameled scene showing a young soldier and lady. The setting is very colorful and beautifully detailed. Fancy piercing decorates the outer gold rim of the case and engraved leaf patterns ornament the front gold bezel. The quarter-hour repeat is activated from the pendant and sounds on an inner steel bell. The gilt verge movement is centered by a two-footed pierced balance cock, it is signed “Courvoisier Freres No. 2202.” The signature also appears on an inner gilt flip open dust cap. Gold Louis XIV hands center the porcelain dial which is marked with Arabic chapters and black minute marks. A fabulous enameled repeater! $3,000.00

#49. SWISS GOLD QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER WITH ENAMELED CASE
41mm 18K Gold, Gold Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1840
C 3-62 D 3-6-06 M 3-9 R 4
This 15 jewel gilt movement is a quarter-hour repeater. The repeat mechanism is activated by pulling the plunger away from the watch and then giving it a quarter of a turn and then pushing down on the plunger to wind the mechanism. This movement is a cylinder escapement and has a fancy silver dial. The watch has black Alpha hands and the silver dial has black Roman hour chapters and a black outer minute track. The dial has some damaskeening progressing toward the center of the dial. The enameled case on this repeater is what really sets it apart. The blue, white and black enamel really stand out with the soldiers helmet and sword decoration on the back. This soldiers decoration is extremely rare to find on pocket watches, more so on repeaters. $3,750.00

#50. SWISS ENAMEL & GILT BIRD BOX
3-5/8” X 2-1/4” X 1-1/2” C. 1885
C 3-48 M 2 R 5
This exquisite gilt case is decorated with numerous Cherubs on the side edges. The figures are shown playing with garlands of roses. The bottom panel is marked “Swiss 757” and the top panel features a scallop edge and crisscross pattern. The polychrome enameled oval lid is finely detailed with a colorful motif showing a young boy and a beautiful lady. The bird exhibits brilliantly colored feathers. While the four cam mechanism is activated, the bird sings while moving back and forth, his beak opens and closes, the tail feathers and the wings move. $5,000.00

#51. LAVISH RAISED RELIEF GOLD SNUFF TIN
65 x 41 x 20mm 20K Gold C. 1880
Condition 3, R 6
This extremely decorated snuff tin has many designs throughout its raised relief. There are many floral designs on this piece along with two scenes, both containing palm trees and a house. This very rare piece has about 1/4 Ct. diamond as a push button opening and does have case springs in it to help the lid pop open. The heavy decoration of this piece even applies itself to the top where there is also very nice floral raised relief all around the rim and on the center of the top. The maker of this tin did not leave any detail unfinished. The detail is great enough that you could count how many blades of grass are in each scene. $4,500.00

#52. WEBER (SWISS) QUARTER-HOUR A TOC REPEATER WITH CALENDAR
54mm 18K Gold, Gold Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1810
C 3-35 D 3-54-01 M 3 R 6
This magnificent piece is housed in an extremely clean heavy 18K Gold, gold case. The dial is white porcelain with black Roman numeral hour chapters and black outer minute track. There is a 5-minute black Arabic track outside of the outer minute track and then on the very inside of the dial are the odd numbers of the months for the calendar. This watch has gold beetle & poker hands and a gold calendar marker. The repeat mechanism is activated by pushing down on the plunger and since it is a toc repeater, there is no musical chime, the hammers strike against the case so that you feel the vibrations. This movement is a gilted verge movement and is an extremely rare piece to find. The verge fusee is centered by a two-footed pierced balace cock and a silver disc regulator. The mechanism is signed “Weber, a Vevez” (a town located northest of Geneva). $4,800.00

#53. PATEK PHILIPPE GOLD, ENAMEL & DIAMOND WATCH WITH PIN
32mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Pin-Set, No. 116,683 C. 1905
C 3 D 2-01 M 3 R 6
A lovely gold and blue enameled ribbon bow pin is presented with this rare and collectible timepiece The “Patek Philippe” signed case features a 1905 inscription on the “Patek” signed inner gold cuvette. The back cover of the case is centered by a rose-cut diamond in a gold star-shaped mount. Royal blue enameling surrounds the diamond and the outer areas of the case are beautifully engraved with a deep rose and leaf patterns. The exquisite dial is signed “Patek Philippe & Cie,” it is marked with gold 5-minute numerals, a black minute track, black Arabic numerals and gold Louis XIV hands. The 15 jewel gilt bridge movement is extra-sharp and signed “Patek Philippe & Cie Geneve.” $5,500.00

#54. WALTHAM RARE DOMINION RAILWAY WITH PERFECT DIAL
18 Size, Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No. 3,624,780 C. 1887
C 3 D 2-01 M 2 R 7
This phenomenal timepiece features a gilt Model 83 15 jewel movement which is marked “Adjusted.” It is also signed “Dominion Railways” on the main plate. The movement comes with a star-shaped regulator and a bi-metallic balance wheel. The original case is plain polished, it features a unique extra-wide rim and a slender threaded front bezel, a diagonal reeded design also appears on the screw back cover. The double sunk porcelain dial is fabulous with a colorful Dominion locomotive railway scene at center. The dial is signed “A. W. W. Co. Waltham.” It comes with blue open tulip-shaped hands, Roman numerals, a black minute track and black 5-minute numerals. Superior condition, very rare! $7,000.00

#55. BALL B Open-Face, L. E. STANDARD BY HOWARD WATCH CO.
Ns 18 Size, Gold-Filled, Open-Face, Stem-Set, No. 307,428 C. 1900
C 3 D 3-01 M 3 R 7
This ultra hard-to-find American railroad timepiece is signed “Ball & Co. Cleveland 17 Rubies B of L. E. Standard.” The movement is also marked “Adjusted.” The nickel 3/4 plate model comes with beautiful gold screw down jewel settings and swirl damaskeening. The timepiece comes in a double hinged back case which is engraved “B of L. E. Standard Ball & Co. Cleveland.” The case is plain polished. The dial is signed “Trademark B of L. E. Standard Ball & Co., Cleveland,” it is single sunk. The base of the dial is signed “Ball’s Standard Dial Pat. Apld. For.” Spade hands, Arabic chapters, black minute marks and black circular marks at the 5-minute positions are all presented. Ultra-rare Howard Ball! $8,000.00

#56. VACHERON & CONSTANTIN CORPS Open-Face, ENGINEERS IN RARE GOLD CASE
50mm 18K Gold, Open-Face, Pin-Set, No. 382,988 C. 1920
C 3 D 2-01 M 2 R 6
This ultra-rare Vacheron & Constantin Corps of Engineer timepiece is presented in a very hard-to-find solid gold “Vacheron” signed case. The double hinged back case is smooth finished throughout. The dial is also extremely scare, it is in wonderful condition with luminescent Arabic chapters, red 5-minute numerals, 1/5-second calibrations, luminescent kite-style hands, a blue center fly back sweep hand and the signature “Corps of Engineers U. S. A. Vacheron & Constantin Geneva.” The gilt movement is marked “20 Jewels.” It is in first class condition with high polished steel chronograph levers, a micro-metric regulator and a bi-metallic balance wheel. $5,000.00

This is a very rare gold cased Corps of Engineers watch. The only example in 18K Gold, we have seen at Ashland in over 40 years in the watch business.

#57. DANIEL MANLEY (YARMOUTH) EARLY VERGE WITH MOCK PENDULUM & REPOUSSE CASE WITH PORTRAIT
52mm Sterling Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1860
C 3 D 3-01 M 3 R 6
This wonderful collectors piece features the original blue steel beetle and poker hands which center the silver champleve Roman dial. The dial is signed “Manley Yarmouth” on fancy frames at center, 5-minute numerals and a black minute track are also presented. The wonderful verge fire gilt movement is support by very fancy pierced flower form pillars. The broad based single footed balance cock is nicely engraved with swirl leaf patterns and it has a half circular opening through which the round steel mock pendulum can be viewed. The movement is signed “Dan Manley Yarmouth No. 227.” The silver case is eye catching with high relief miniature roses, flowers, ribbon work and buildings. The back center carries a lovely enameled porcelain portrait showing a stately lady set against a black background. $7,500.00

#58. JOHN EBSWORTH LONDON IMPORTANT GOLD CASED CLOCK WATCH
55mm 20K-Shagreen Open-Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1700
C 2 D 2-01 M 3 R 7
This wonderful timepiece features a fabulous verge fusee gilt movement centered by a pierced single footed balance cock. The movement and dial are both signed “John Ebsworth London.” The movement is supported by very fancy pierced tulip-form pillars and it features a clock watch strike mechanism which sounds on the hours. The dial is gold with black enameled Roman chapters, a minute track and 5-minute numerals. Original fancy steel hands center the signed dial. The inner gold case is beautifully pierced with bird, swirl, flower and ribbon designs. The back is engraved with a highly detailed bird and flower motif as well as a small mask. The outer gilt case is finished with a braided gold rope pattern around the edges and it is completely covered with a rich green shagreen. $13,500.00

John Ebsworth was a renowned maker of lantern clocks. His works appear in many museums and they are highly desirable and rarely seen on the open market.

#59. JULES JURGENSEN COPENHAGEN BEAUTIFUL DEMI-HUNTER MINUTE REPEATER WITH CHRONOGRAPH
45mm 18K Gold, Bow-Set No. 14338 C. 1880
C 2 D 2-01 M 2 R 7
A gold bezel and glass crystal protects this highly impressive 38 jewel nickel repeater movement. The Jules Jurgensen quality is evident on this wonderful movement which is signed “Copenhagen” on the center bridge and is numbered on the top plate. The movement carries Breguet moon hands and a center fly back sweep second hand. The dial is beautifully marked with red/black outer 1/5-second calibrations, a black minute track and Roman chapters. The “Jurgensen” signed demi-hunter case is finished with black enameled Roman hour chapters around the front window opening. The case is otherwise plain polished and beautifully constructed. This timepiece is in exceptional condition throughout! $14,500.00

#60. SWISS MASSIVE MINUTE REPEATER WITH PERPETUAL CALENDAR, MOON PHASE & CHRONOGRAPH
55mm 18K Gold, Hunter’s Case, Lever-Set, C. 1885
C 2 D 2-01 M 2 R 8
Spectacular is the only word that can be used to describe this fine perpetual minute repeater with chronograph. The dial is exquisite with a 4 year calendar chapter at the 12 o’clock position, day-date dial and a colorful rose-gold and blue moon phase within the subsidiary seconds area. The porcelain dial is marked with Roman chapters, outer 1/5-second calibrations and is complemented by all original hands including rose-gold spade hour/minute hands and a blue center sweep hand. The ultra-heavy gold case is smooth finished and it features Jurgensen-style lips and a gold slide bar to activate the repeat mechanism. The inner cuvette is plain polished. The movement is in phenomenal condition with wonderful bright frosted gilt bridges all set with amazing extra-large rich red rubies. The 40 jewel movement is enhanced by wolfs tooth winding gears, a straight line lever escapement with bi-metallic balance wheel and a repeat train which is fully jeweled through the hammer pivots. An exquisite timepiece! $28,500.00

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