#1. TIFFANY
& CO. GOLD RING WATCH
14mm Size 4,
14K Gold, Open Face, Stem Set, Circa. 1950
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CASE:
3,
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DIAL:
3-01,
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MOVT:
3
This interesting and collectible Tiffany ring watch features an 18 jewel
nickel manual wind movement. The black dial is marked with a gold minute
track, golden Arabic numerals and gold leaf hands. The circular ring case is
smooth polished with a sturdy shank. The ring is sizable.
Price $625.00
#2. SWISS
DIAMOND & GOLD HUNTER CASE WITH MATCHING PIN
23mm 14K
Gold, Hunter’s Case, Lever Set, Circa. 1885:
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CASE:
3,
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DIAL:
2-01,
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MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
2
This 10 jewel gilt cylinder movement carries gold Louis XIV hands, they
center a porcelain dial marked with gold minute dots and black Roman hour
chapters. The case is beautifully designed with seven diamonds forming a
floral motif on the matte finish front cover, the back is plain. This
timepiece comes with a beautiful 10K floral pin which measures 24mm in
diameter. The finely detailed pin features a small diamond at center.
Price $1,025.00
#3. SWISS
IMPRESSIVE ENAMEL WITH PLATINUM & DIAMOND FILIGREE WORK
27mm 18K Gold, Open Face, Stem Set, Circa. 1915:
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CASE:
3-61,
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DIAL:
3-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
3
Exceptional quality is shown on this 20 jewel gilt bridge movement which is
controlled by a lever escapement. The ultra-thin movement carries blue
Breguet moon hands and a golden dial marked with classic Arabic chapters.
The impressive case features emerald-green enamel against a sunburst pattern
on the back and front bezel. The back is also enhanced with fabulous
filigree platinum work forming ribbon bows, lattice work and flowers.
Diamonds ornament this wonderful design. The timepiece is also accompanied
by a 14K Gold, gold Fleur-de-lis pin.
Price $2,250.00
#4. SWISS
FANCY DIAL WATCH WITH MOCK PENDULUM
53mm Gun Metal Open Face, Pin Set, Circa. 1880
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CASE:
3,
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DIAL:
3-01,
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MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
2
A hinged back plain polished case protects this interesting 3/4 plate gilt
movement. The movement features a pin lever-style escapement and the
mechanism is signed “Swiss.” The fancy dial shows a antique mantle clock
case with a Roman dial at center. The base of the clock case is open to
reveal the automated mock pendulum. Colorful figures of young ladies appear
on the outer portions of the dial.
Price $875.00
#5. SWISS
INTERESTING REGULATOR DIAL POCKET WATCH WITH CENTER SECONDS & DATE
50mm Unmarked Silver Open Face, Pin Set, Circa. 1880
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CASE:
3-16,
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DIAL:
2-01,
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MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
3
A three arm gold balance wheel is featured on this 3/4 plate gilt movement.
The 15 jewel movement is controlled by a straight line lever escapement. The
heavy silver case is engine turned around a blank circular frame on the back
cover. The porcelain dial is unique with an upper Roman chapter, a lower
date dial, a center start/stop sweep hand and outer 5-second calibrations.
The center sweep mechanism is activated from a button located on the case
rim.
Price $775.00
#6. SWISS
EARLY JUMP HOUR DIGITAL POCKET WATCH
42mm Unmarked Silver, Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1870
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CASE:
3,
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DIAL:
3-01,
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MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
3
A cylinder escapement is featured on the Le’Pine style gilt bride movement.
The movement comes in a slender profile silver case which is smooth on the
back and reeded on the outer rim. The engine turned silver dial is
beautifully marked with a central minute track and a filigree blue steel
minute hand. A subsidiary seconds track and hand appears at the base of the
dial and a jump hour digital numeral appears in a window at the top of the
dial.
Price $1,525.00
#7. SWISS
RARE POCKET WATCH WITH BAROMETER DIAL
51mm Unmarked Silver Open Face, Pin Set, Circa. 1885
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CASE: 3,
·
DIAL:
2-01,
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MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
4
Very rare, this fascinating timepiece features a 15 jewel gilt movement with
a cylinder escapement. Set atop the movement, there is a independent gilt
circular frame holding the barometer mechanism. The silver case is smooth
finished, it has a rotating front bezel to mark the barometer setting. The
barometer settings appear on a silver disc which encircle the central white
porcelain dial. The center dial is marked with Roman chapters and blue spade
pointers.
Price $2,550.00
#8. SWISS
EARLY DIGITAL POCKET WATCH
52mm Gun Metal Open Face, Pin Set, Circa. 1880:
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CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
3-45-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
3
This 15 jewel nickel bridge movement is set with a straight line lever
escapement. The mechanism can be viewed through the inner bezel and glass
crystal. The sturdy gun metal case is smooth. The rare digital features a
porcelain dial which is signed “Patent” above the trademark with the
initials “G. T.” A subsidiary track appears at the base of the dial and at
center there are silver windows with hour and minute jump discs.
Price $1,225.00
#9.
MOVADO GENT’S COIN-STYLE ENAMEL POCKET WATCH
43mm 18K Gold, Open Face, Stem Set, Circa. 1920s:
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CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
2-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
2
This distinctive case comes with an interesting reeded coin design which
forms the side edges of the front bezel, the back cover and the rim. The
front bezel of the case is set with deep royal-blue enamel which outlines
fancy gold swirl patterns. Blue enamel also outlines similar leaf patterns
on the back cover. The back cover is decorated with vertical striping and a
deco inspired oval frame which is uninitialed. The case is signed “Movado”
and it carries a strong running 3/4 plate nickel movt. The “Movado” signed
movement is also marked “15 Jewels 4 Adjustments.” The “Movado” signature
appears on the super rich gold dial. The dial is marked with black Arabic
chapters and is centered by Breguet moon-style hands.
Price $825.00
#10. SWISS
FABULOUS ART DECO ENAMEL & GOLD POCKET WATCH Circa. 1925:
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CASE:
3,
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DIAL:
3-6-01,
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MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
4
This unique and very collectible case features ivory, white and black
enameling in a beautiful Art Deco pattern of swirl and sunray designs. The
upper bow is also enameled with black and white. The front bezel features a
interesting combination of white and gold swirl motifs with gold vines. The
dial is silver with applied gold Arabic hour chapters and blue kite-style
hands, silver minute dots are also presented. The thin line ultra high-grade
gilt bridge movement features eighteen ruby jewels and a straight line lever
escapement.
Price $3,300.00
#11.
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN GENT’S PLATINUM POCKET WATCH
44mm Platinum Open Face, Stem Set, No. 3,391,781 Circa. 1925:
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CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
3-01,
·
MOVT:
2,
·
RARITY:
5
This superior quality movement is signed “18 Jewels 8 Adjustments Vacheron &
Constantin No. 3,391,781.” It comes with cap jewels on the escape wheel
pivots and a straight lever escapement. The movement is in beautiful
condition, it comes in the original heavy platinum case which is smooth
finished. White-gold spear-shaped hands center the dial which is signed
“Vacheron & Constantin.” Applied gold ARabic hour chapters and gold minute
dots are also featured.
Price $5,550.00
#12. PATEK
PHILIPPE & CO. GENT’S STAINLESS POCKET WATCH
45mm Stainless Open Face, Stem Set, No. 870,930 Circa. 1950:
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CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
3-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
3
Straight line damaskeening appears on this sophisticated nickel bridge
movement which is signed “Patek Philippe & Co. Geneve 18 Jewels Adjusted
Heat Cold Isochronism Adjusted 5 Positions.” The movement comes with a swan
neck style micro-metric regulator and Geneva hallmarks. The dial is signed
“Patek Philippe & Cie Geneva,” it is marked with bullet form white-gold hour
markers and beautiful white-gold leaf-style hands, silver dots mark the
minutes. The case is signed “Patek Philippe & Co. Geneva.” The case is
smooth finish.
Price $2,850.00
#13. PATEK
PHILIPPE GENT’S POCKET WATCH WITH ROSE DIAL, ROSE-GOLD CASE
46mm 18K Gold, Open Face, Stem Set, No. 930,097 Circa. 1940s
·
CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
3-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
4
This spectacular Patek Philippe nickel bridge movement is fully signed, it
is marked “18 Jewels Adj. 5 Positions Heat Cold Isochronism.” The nickel
bridge model is marked with Geneva quality hallmarks. It carries a rose
colored dial with solid rose-gold leaf hands and rose-gold Arabic chapters.
a black minute track also marks the dial. The Patek case bears the number
418980. This heavy rose-gold two-piece case is engraved with a “Outstanding
Salesmanship Ability” inscription dated December 15, 1943 on the back
cover.
Price $3,250.00
#14. PATEK
PHILIPPE & CIE CHRONOMETRO GONDOLO POCKET WATCH
55mm 18K Gold, Rose-Gold Open Face, Stem Set, No. 177,322 Circa. 1915:
·
CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
2-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
4
This triple signed “Patek Gondolo” is in wonderful condition It starts with
a beautiful rose-gold case which is fully engine turned around a blank
circular frame on the back cover. The inner cuvette is signed “Patek
Philippe & Cie Chronometro Gondolo.” The ultra sharp gilt bridge movement
features wolfs tooth winding gears, beautiful extra-large ruby jewels, a
solid gold train, and a circular disc regulator. The 18 jewel movement is
fronted by the original solid rose-gold spade pointers and a beautifully
marked porcelain dial which is fully signed “Patek Philippe & Cie Geneva
Chronometro Gondolo.” Roman chapters, a black minute track and black
5-minute numerals are also presented.
Price $4,850.00
#15. PATEK
PHILIPPE RARE FANCY GENT’S HUNTERS CASE POCKET WATCHWITH UNIQUE MOVEMENT
53mm 18K Gold, Hunter’s Case, Stem Set, No. 58,590 Circa. 1883
·
CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
2-01,
·
MOVT:
3-9,
·
RARITY:
5
This fabulous Patek Philippe comes in a very ornate fully engraved hunters
case. The case is chased with wonderful swirling leaf, vine and flower
ornaments. It comes with a small initialed crest on the back cover and a
front cover which a is enhanced with raised relief gold overlay monogram.
The case opens to reveal a perfect porcelain dial which is single sunk with
Roman chapters, a black minute track and rose-gold spade pointers. The early
and collectible 3/4 plate 15 jewel nickel movement is signed “Patek Philippe
& Co. Geneva.” it comes with a circular disc regulator, a compensated
bi-metallic balance wheel and a straight line lever escapement. The inner
gold cuvette of the case is signed “Patek Philippe & Ca. Maurer y Ca.
Barcelona.”
Price $5,050.00
#16. A.
LANGE & SOHNE QUALITY II HUNTERS CASE POCKET WATCH
52mm 14K Gold, Hunter’s Case, Lever Set, Circa. 1910
·
CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
2-01,
·
MOVT:
2,
·
RARITY:
4
In fabulous condition, this highly impressive 3/4 plate gilt movement is
signed “Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation Glashutte.” The movement features ruby
jewels, a gold pallet fork and a compensated balance with micro-metric swans
neck regulator. The double sunk porcelain dial is signed “Deutsch
Uhrenfabrikation Glashutte a Lange & Sohne.” It comes with beautiful solid
gold Louis XIV hands, Arabic chapters and a black minute track. The “Lange”
signed case is plain polished on the back and the outer rim, it features the
initials “MOVT: & B” in an overlay design on the front cover. This fine
timepiece comes with an original certificate from the Lange factory.
Price $3,800.00
#17.
HAMILTON PLATINUM PRESENTATION POCKET WATCH 23 JEWEL MOVEMENT
12 Size Platinum Open Face, Stem Set, Circa. 1937:
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CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
3-6-01,
·
MOVT:
3
This impressive 23 jewel Grade 923 movement comes with circular damaskeening
and a solid gold train. The movement is marked “Adjusted 5 Position.” It is
fronted by white-gold diamond-shaped hands and a silver dial with raised
white-gold Arabic chapters and white minute dots. The distinctive platinum
case comes with an 1890-1937 presentation inscription “From Associates In
The Wanamaker Business To A Former Partner.”
Price $1,275.00
#18.
WALTHAM CHRONOGRAPH POCKET WATCH WITH REGISTER & UNIQUE FANCY DIAL
14 Size, Gold Filled, Open Face, Lever Set, No. 3,092,771 Circa. 1886:
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CASE:
3-15,
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DIAL:
4-56-45-01,
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MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
3
This fully jeweled 3/4 plate movement comes with numerous patent dates and
the “Waltham” signature. It carries a unique fancy fraternal dial decorated
with a colorful coat-of-arms, a cross and crown motif and a name “Guy Woods”
which appears below the 15-minute register. The dial is centered by blue
spade pointers and it is shaded light-green with ruby-red accents near the
black Arabic hour chapters. Gold semi-circle frames and flowers also add to
the color of this unique dial. The screw back/bezel case is nicely engine
turned.
Price $1,525.00
#19.
AMERICAN WALTHAM RIVERSIDE MAXIMUS MODEL 99 POCKET WATCH
16 Size, Gold Filled, Open Face, Stem Set, No. 9,524,130 Circa. 1899:
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CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
3-43-53-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
3
This highly ornamented nickel bridge movement comes with gold jewel
settings, a diamond endstone, a star-shaped micro-metric regulator, a gold
center wheel and the “Maximus” signature. The 21 jewel adjusted movement
comes in an original double hinged back case which is finished with a ribbon
script monogram on the back cover. The unique and unusual double sunk
porcelain dial is marked with blue Arabic hour chapters rather than the
typical black numerals. It also features a black minute track and the
signature “American Waltham U. S. A.” at center.
Price $1,525.00
#20.
AMERICAN WATCH CO. MODEL 72 PARK ROAD POCKET WATCH
16 Size, Heavy 18K Gold, Hunter’s Case, Pin Set, No. 625,462 Circa.
1872:
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CASE:
3-16,
·
DIAL:
3-44-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
4
Very collectible, this rarely seen 3/4 plate Model 72 movement is signed
“Amern. Watch Co. Park Road Waltham, Mass.” The export model movement is
also signed “Woerd’s Patents” below the balance assembly. The original
porcelain dial is single sunk with Roman chapters and blue steel spade
pointers. The ultra-heavy gold hunters case is engine turned on both sides,
reeded along the outer rim and finished with an uninitialed crest which
centers the front.
Price $2,300.00
#21.
WALTHAM EARLY DENNISON, HOWARD & DAVIS KEYWIND POCKET WATCH
18 Size, Coin Silver Hunter’s Case, Keywind/Keyset, No. 1724 Circa.
1857:
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CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
2-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
5
The “Dennison, Howard & Davis” signature appears on this scarce very early
Model 57 Waltham keywind. The movement comes with heavily engraved single
footed balance bridge, a steel uncut 3-arm balance wheel. The hairspring is
under sprung and the movement features large window-style clear sapphire
jewels in screw down settings with blue steel screws. The heavy silver case
is decorated with leaf patterns on the outer edges and a small crest which
centers the front cover, a zig zag pattern decorates the outer rim. The
porcelain dial is unsigned but marked with Roman hour chapters, a black
minute track and heavy blue spade pointers. Extremely early and extremely
rare!
Price $3,050.00
#22.
CHESHIRE WATCH CO. (APPLETON) RARE THE NORTHWESTERN SPECIAL 21 JEWEL
RAILROAD MODEL POSSIBLY ONE-OF,-A-KIND POCKET WATCH
18 Size, Coin Silver Open Face, Lever Set, No. 100,103 Circa. 1890s:
·
CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
4-45-55-01,
·
MOVT:
3-6,
·
RARITY:
8
This truly unique and ultra-rare American timepiece is the only one
currently known to exist. The 3/4 plate movement is signed “The Northwestern
Special Chicago U. S. A. 21 Jewels Adjusted.” It features ruby cap jewels in
screw down settings. The rare porcelain dial is marked with Roman hour
chapters and is also marked as the “Northwestern Special” within a circular
trademark at center. The double hinged back case is engine turned around a
large leaf and initial crest on the back cover and the outer rim comes with
a coin edge design.
Price $7,550.00
The
Cheshire Watch Co. was formed in 1883 by George J. Capewell along with D.
A. A. Buck who was the original designer of the Longwind Waterbury. Basic
production was approximately 200 watches per day. The factory closed in
1890 going into receivership. The receiver had 3,000 movements finished in
1892. In 1901 O. E. Bell purchased the machinery and had it shipped to
Appleton, Wisconsin where he had formed the Remington Watch Co. This
Northwestern special 21 jewel is exceedingly rare. Model 3 Cheshire’s,
such as this example, were typically low jeweled and we have never seen
one with railroad markings and 21 jewels.
#23.
WALTHAM APPLETON TRACY & CO. RARE MODEL 1859 POCKET WATCH WITH REVERSIBLE CENTER PINION
PATENT
18 Size, 18K Gold, Hunter’s Case, Keywind/Keyset, No. 28,808 Circa.
1860:
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CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
3-43-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
7
The rarity of this timepiece lies not only in the fact that it has the
reversible patented center pinion but that it is presented in the original
18K Gold, gold case. Examples in original gold hunters cases are exceedingly
rare. This fine example is signed “A. T. & Co.” inside the covers of the
hunters case. The inner cuvette is engraved with a presentation inscription
dated January 1, 1868. The case is engine turned on both sides, it comes
with a finely beaded and reeded outer edge and rim and a small uninitialed
shield which centers the front cover. The porcelain dial is original and
signed “American Watch Co.” with tall Roman hour chapters and blue spade
pointers. The ultra-rare gilt 15 jewel 3/4 plate movement is signed
“Appleton Tracy & Co. Waltham, Mass.” At center, the mechanism is signed
“Reversible Center Pinion Patented November 30, 1858.” The movement is in
very nice condition with a heavily engraved balance bridge and a bi-metallic
balance wheel with gold timing screws.
Price $6,050.00
#24. SWISS
GOLD QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER POCKET WATCH
46mm 14K Gold, Open Face, Stem Set, Circa. 1900:
·
CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
4-43-55-01,
·
MOVT:
3-11,
·
RARITY:
2
Very affordable, this quarter-hour repeater movement features eighteen ruby
jewels. The gilt bridge movement comes with wolfs tooth winding gears and a
straight line lever escapement. The repeat mechanism is activated from a
gold slide positioned on the rim of the case. The case is smooth on the
outer areas and finished with an overlay Gothic-style monogram on the back
cover. The inner gold cuvette is plain polished. The dial comes with
extra-fancy Arabic hour chapters, blue spade pointers and a black minute
track.
Price $1,525.00
#25. E.
MATHEY TISSOT & CO. FIRST QUALITY MINUTE REPEATER POCKET WATCH
47mm 14K Gold, Open Face, Stem Set, Circa. 1901:
·
CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
2-01,
·
MOVT:
3
This extremely high-grade 36 jewel nickel bridge movement is marked
“Adjusted,” it is also signed “G. W. F. Russell Philadelphia” on the main
bridge. The movement comes with straight line damaskeening, it is jeweled
through the repeat hammer pivots and it features a swans neck micro-metric
regulator and a high-quality straight line lever escapement. The porcelain
dial is signed “E. Mathey Tissot & Co.” It is beautifully marked with black
Arabic hour chapters, red numerals within the subsidiary seconds dial and
gold Louis XIV hands. The heavy gold case is engraved with a date of “1901”
on the inner gold cuvette. The back features a ribbon script monogram.
Superior quality!
Price $3,750.00
#26.
Circa. H. MEYLAN (SWISS) TRIPLE SIGNED HIGH-GRADE MINUTE REPEATER POCKET
WATCH
47mm 18K Gold, Open Face, Stem Set, Circa. 1905:
·
CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
2-01,
·
MOVT:
2
·
RARITY:
5
This double hinged “Meylan” signed 18K Gold, gold case comes with a plain
polished cuvette. The back cover is finished with a beautiful flowing script
monogram. The porcelain dial is centered by blue steel Breguet moon hands,
it is marked with classic Breguet-style Arabic numerals, and a black minute
track. The dial is signed “Circa. H. Meylan Switzerland.” The beautifully
conditioned 31 jewel nickel bridge movement is also signed “Circa. H. Meylan,”
it is marked “7 Adjustments No. 6009.” The movement is finished with
straight line damaskeening and it features a highly sophisticated straight
line lever escapement and a compensated bi-metallic balance wheel with
micro-metric regulator.
Price $5,850.00
#27.
CHARLES FRODHAM 7-1/2-MINUTE REPEATER IN GOLD DEMI-HUNTER POCKET WATCH
44mm 18K Gold, Hunter’s Case, Pin Set, No. 20049 Circa. 1884:
·
CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
3-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
5
The inner cuvette of this high-grade timepiece is marked “To The Queen
Charles Frodham & Co. 81 Strand London Examined No. 20049.” The demi-hunter
is plain polished on the back and the outer rim, the front features
cobalt-blue enameled Roman hour chapters around the center window opening.
The white porcelain interior dial is single sunk with double spade blue
pointers, Roman hour chapters, a black minute track and black 5-minute
numerals. The sophisticated half quarter-hour repeating movement features
thirty-two ruby jewels. The gilt bridge model comes with a steel escape
wheel, a straight line lever escapement with compensated bi-metallic balance
wheel and a repeat mechanism which is jeweled through the hammers and is
activated from a gold slide bar positioned on the rim of the case.
Price $6,050.00
#28. DAVID TAYLOR LEVER FUSEE HEAVY GOLD EARLY REVERSIBLE CASE POCKET
WATCH
53mm 18K Gold, Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1865:
·
CASE:
2,
·
DIAL:
3-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
4
This heavy 18K Gold, gold reversible case is very unique and collectible.
The outer case is heavily chased with scrolls, flowers and vine designs. The
inner case is engraved with a beautiful castle-like building scene set
within a archway on the back cover. The inner case can be reversed in the
outer case to position it as either a hunters style or open face case. The
porcelain dial is signed “David Taylor London” with Roman numerals and blue
butterfly form hands. The 15 jewel gilt full plate lever fusee movement is
fully signed and numbered, it features a side lever escapement. The total
weight of this timepiece is 97.7 dwts. (nearly 5 oz.).
Price $2,900.00
#29. JAMES
DUNCAN LONDON LEVER FUSEE POCKET WATCH WITH MULTI-COLOR GOLD DIAL
43mm 18K Gold, Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1870s:
·
CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
3-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
2
This beautiful half plate gilt movement is signed “James Duncan 33 Old Bond
Street, London No. 5988.” The movement features a lateral Massey style lever
escapement and a steel polished 3-arm uncut balance wheel. The fancy gold
dial comes with a sunburst pattern, rose-gold Roman chapters and
multi-colored miniature flower and leaf patterns along the edges, blue spade
pointers center the dial. The case is deeply carved with flower patterns on
the edges and it is engine turned around a circular centerpiece on the back
cover.
Price $1,225.00
#30.
SAMUEL DALTON (RUGBY) VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH FANCY DIAL
51mm Hallmark Sterling Pair Case Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa.
1810:
·
CASE:
3-15,
·
DIAL:
3-53-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
2
A hunting scene is beautifully painted in brilliant colors at the center of
this porcelain dial. The miniature scene is complemented by Roman chapters,
outer 5-minute numerals and rose-gold arrow form hands. The verge gilt
movement is supported by baluster pillars, it features a pierced single
footed balance cock and a silver disc regulator. The inner silver case is
plain polished, the outer is lightly engraved with an initial pattern and
the town location Rugby.
Price $925.00
#31.
JOSHUA RIGBY LONDON VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH FANCY DIAL
48mm Gilt Pair Case Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1795:
·
CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
3-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
3
This fire gilt full plate movement is signed “Joshua Rigby London No. 114.”
It comes with a beautifully pierced single footed balance cock set with a
diamond endstone in a blue steel bezel mount. The movement is supported by
baluster pillars and it carries blue filigree hands and a fancy dial
decorated with a colorful village scene at center. Roman chapters and
eccentric minute track and 5-minute numerals mark the dial. The inner/outer
cases are smooth finished.
Price $1,225.00
#32.
BREGUET PARIS (SWISS) VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH FANCY DIAL
55mm Sterling Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1790:
·
CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
3-54-01,
·
MOVT:
3
·
RARITY:
3
This drum-style case is smooth finished on the back cover and decorated with
leaf patterns along the center band. The dial is very colorful depicting a
valiant centurion on the left side and a draped archway with portrait on the
right side. Arabic chapters mark the hours along with gold Louis XIV hands.
The gilt verge full plate movement is centered by a pierced two-footed
balance cock and a silver disc regulator. The movement is signed “Breguet a
Paris.”
Price $1,825.00
#33. SWISS
VERGE FUSEE POCKET WATCH WITH STONE DECORATED CASE
58mm Unmarked Silver Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1800:
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CASE:
3,
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DIAL:
3-01,
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MOVT:
3,
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RARITY:
3
Very decorative, this large silver case carries a raised mosaic pattern on
the back cover which is accented by garnets, opal stones red demitoid
garnets. The outer edge of the case features a recessed reeded pattern. The
gilt full plate movement is extremely nice with a beautiful frosted gilt
finish, a silver disc regulator, a two-footed balance cock and engraved leaf
patterns which decorate the outer edge of the back plate. The dial is
porcelain with Roman chapters and gilt pointers.
Price $1,225.00
#34.
CHARLES MORICAND GENEVA VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH EXQUISITE ENAMEL
41mm Gilt Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1790:
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CASE:
3,
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DIAL:
2-01,
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MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
4
A lovely polychrome enamel scene depicting a young lady with lute in a
colorful garden settings appears on the back of this wonderful case. The
central portrait is bordered by white and blue accents, paste stones
decorate the front bezel. The porcelain dial is signed “Ch. Moricand a
Geneva.” Gold spade pointers, Roman chapters and 5-minute numerals are also
presented. The gilt verge movement is also signed and numbered. It is
centered by a two-footed pierced balance cock and a silver disc regulator.
The movement is supported by tapered cylindrical pillars.
Price $2,225.00
#35.
KEATING LONDON VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH CENTER SECONDS & FANCY DIAL
57mm Gilt Pair Case Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1825:
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CASE:
3,
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DIAL:
3-53-01,
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MOVT:
3,
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RARITY:
4
A beautifully pierced single footed balance cock with a flat steel 3-arm
balance wheel and diamond endstone center this verge fusee movement. The
gilt movement is signed and numbered “Keating 14 Strands London No. 1606.”
It comes in a plain polished inner case. The outer case is also plain
polished and extremely clean. The mechanism features a gold center sweep
second hand which can be stopped with the movement of a steel lever located
under the dial. Gold spade pointers and Roman chapters also mark the
beautiful dial which is finished with a lovely pastel Venetian village scene
at center. Very unique, extremely nice condition!
$1,275.00
#36. J.
SAMSON (LONDON) TRIPLE CASE VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH REPOUSSE & TORTOISE CASES
55mm Tortoise Sterling Triple Case Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa.
1810:
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CASE:
3,
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DIAL:
3-44-01,
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MOVT:
3,
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RARITY:
4
The outer most case of this wonderful timepiece features vivid red and brown
tortoise which is pinned with silver pique work. The secondary case is in
silver with a classic repousse court scene on the back cover and scroll,
flower and leaf patterns appearing in raised relief on the outer edges. The
inner silver case is smooth finished. The gilt verge fusee movement is
supported by baluster pillars, it features a two-footed pierced balance cock
with a flat steel 3-arm balance wheel and a silver disc regulator. A fancy
filigree border decorates the outer portions of the movement and the
signature “J. Samson London 7043” appears on a figure-8 shaped plaque. The
porcelain dial is centered by blue filigree hands and is marked with Roman
chapters and 5-minute numerals.
Price $2,450.00
#37.
PATRON (PARIS) LARGE DECORATIVE VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH SAPPHIRE ACCENTS
61mm Gilt Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1790:
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CASE:
3,
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DIAL:
3-43-04,
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MOVT:
3-9,
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RARITY:
4
This interesting timepiece is decorated with flags, musical instruments, a
central pedestal and garlands on the back cover. The highlighted areas are
trimmed with rose-gold and light-blue sapphire stones decorate the outer
portions of the leaf designs as well as the front bezel. The outer edge of
the case is finished with a pie crust pattern and the white porcelain dial
is signed “Patron a Paris.” Roman chapters, a black minute track, gilt hands
and large 5-minute numerals also mark the dial. The verge fusee full plate
movement is supported by cylindrical pillars, the mechanism is signed
“Patron a Paris No. 14601.” It is centered by a pierced two-footed balance
cock and a large silver disc regulator.
Price $1,525.00
#38. J.
MAY LONDON EARLY VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH CALENDAR & REPOUSSE CASE
50mm Sterling Pair Case Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1775:
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CASE:
3,
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DIAL:
3-01,
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MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
4
This outer case is beautifully designed with a mythological scene showing
four figures in high-relief at center. The outer portions are finished with
scroll designs, flowers and scallop shapes. The inner silver case is plain
polished. The fronted gilt verge movement is supported by baluster pillars
and it carries a two-footed pierced balance cock and a fancy top plate which
is pierced around a silver disc regulator. The movement is signed “J. May
London 9452.” The champleve silver dial features a Cherub and a Father Time
figure at center along with a central banner which is signed “May” and an
open window through to show a date disc. Gilt Louis XIV hands, Roman
chapters and 5-minute numerals mark the dial.
Price $1,525.00
#39. HENRY
WARD LONDON QUALITY VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH RARE MASONIC DIAL
58mm Hallmark Sterling Pair Case Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1815:
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CASE:
3,
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DIAL:
2-01,
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MOVT:
3
Very impressive, this verge fusee movement comes with a highly pierced and
engraved single footed balance cock which supports a flat steel 3-arm
balance wheel. The timepiece features a diamond endstone and a blue steel
screw down mount along with a silver disc regulator and cylindrical pillars.
The movement is signed “Henry Ward London 7971.” The inner/outer cases are
both plain polished and in exceptionally nice condition. The rare porcelain
dial is finely detailed with Masonic symbols and columns at center as well
as rose-gold spade pointers, Arabic hour chapters and black minute marks.
Price $1,775.00
#40. SWISS
VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH FANCY DIAL CALENDAR & CENTER SWEEP
55mm Sterling Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1810:
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CASE:
3,
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DIAL:
3-04,
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MOVT:
3-6
This full plate movement is set with a silver disc regulator at center and
an offset two-footed pierced balance cock. The silver case is plain on the
back and finished with a pie crust pattern around the outer edge and front
opening. The fancy dial is trimmed with light orange, blue and yellow leaf,
flower and ribbon patterns. The top of the dial features a calendar chapter
with the Arabic hours and gold hands appearing below center. There is a
center blue sweep hand as well as black outer minute marks.
Price $2,250.00
#41 WILTER
VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH CALENDAR & REPOUSSE CASE
57mm Triple Case Sterling/Leather Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1740:
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CASE:
3,
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DIAL:
3-01,
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MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
4
This early verge movement features fancy baluster pillars, pierced
two-footed balance cock and a circular silver disc regulator. The movement
is signed “John Wilter London.” This signature also appears on the champleve
enameled silver dial which has a date window below center. Gold Louis XV
hands complement the dial which is marked with Roman chapters separated by
gold rosettas and 5-minute numerals. The inner most case is plain polished
and smooth. The secondary case is beautifully repoussed with a classic scene
at center and miniature flowers, animals and busts. Also featured are scroll
and flower patterns which decorate the front bezel. The outer most case has
silver pin work and a brown leather covering.
Price $2,800.00
#42. JOHN
FAIREY LONDON TRIPLE CASE VERGE POCKET WATCH FOR THE TURKISH MARKET WITH CALENDAR
78mm Silver Inner Case Tortoise, Second Case Silver, Outer Case Closed
Case Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1805:
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CASE:
Inner Case 3, Second Case 4, Outer Case 3,
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DIAL:
3-01,
·
MOVT:
3
·
RARITY:
4
This unique verge features a white porcelain dial with Roman hour chapters
which is set with an upper calendar dial and a lower subsidiary seconds. The
dial is centered by blue spade pointers. The inner case is plain polished
silver in very nice condition. The secondary case features pinned tortoise
on a gilt frame. The outer case is quite unique with a six point modified
star pattern appearing on the back along with leaf/flower ornaments. It
comes with a pie crust outer edge and a beautiful front cover forming a
ribbed sunray pattern with a central floral medallion. The lever fusee
movement is centered by a single footed pierced balance cock. The movement
is fully signed and numbered.
Price $2,450.00
#43.
PIERRE DUGUE PARIS EARLY VERGE POCKET WATCH
56mm Sterling Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1650:
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CASE:
3,
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DIAL:
3-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
5
This highly impressive early verge fire gilt movement is supported by
pierced Egyptian pillars. It features a blue steel comb and silver disc
regulator as well as a beautiful large pierced two-footed silver balance
cock which forms birds, swirl, leaf, vine and flower patterns. The silver
case is smooth finished. Gilt Louis XIV hands center the silver dial which
is marked with Roman numerals separated by Fleur-de-lis symbols. The dial is
also marked with a outer minute track and 5-minute numerals.
Price $4,300.00
#44.
Circa. CHARLESON LONDON EARLY VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH SHAGREEN CASE
56mm Pair Case Sterling/Shagreen Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1680:
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CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
2-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
5
Extremely nice, this early and rare verge movement features a large pierced
single footed balance cock with a central mask and outer leaf extensions.
The movement is signed “Circa. Charleson 805 London.” It is supported by
pierced Egyptian pillars and is protected by a silver inner case. The outer
case is silver with a beautiful light-green shagreen covering and a braided
silver pattern which decorates the outer edge. The champleve silver dial is
marked with Roman chapters, a black minute track and 5-minute numerals. The
dial is signed “Charleson London” on a central cartuse. Steel beetle and
poker hands complete this fine early timepiece.
Price $3,850.00
#45. SWISS
QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER VERGE TABLE CLOCK
62mm Gilt Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1800:
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CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
3-43-53-01,
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MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
4
This full plate gilt verge movement is centered with a pierced two-footed
balance cock with a steel end cap. The hexagon-shaped case is highly
decorative with a hinged back cover and three ball-shaped feet. The outer
areas are chased with flowing leaf and swirl designs. A decorative pattern
also appears on the top bezel. The porcelain dial is complemented by gold
Louis XIV hands with black Arabic hour chapters, gold star patterns at the
1/4-hour positions and black outer minute marks. The repeat mechanism is
activated from an upper plunger and it sounds from steel hammers striking on
interior gongs.
Price $1,825.00
#46. SWISS
SILVER CASED QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER POCKET WATCH
53mm Unmarked Silver Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1800:
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CASE:
5,
·
DIAL:
3-45-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
3
This verge full plate movement is centered by a pierced two-footed balance
cock with a steel end cap and a silver circular disc regulator. The movement
is protected by a gilt inner cuvette. The case is reeded on the rim. The
white porcelain dial combines Breguet moon hands with fancy Arabic hour
chapters and black minute dots. The 1/4-hour repeat mechanism is activated
from a pump pendant.
Price $1,025.00
#47. A.
PANCHARD LONDON EARLY SKELETONIZED VERGE FUSEE POCKET WATCH
45mm Hallmark Silver Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1710:
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CASE:
3-15,
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DIAL:
3-59-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
4
Beautiful workmanship is shown on this finely skeletonized verge fusee
movement. The plates are supported by turned cylindrical pillars and the
fusee setup is fully visible. The main spring barrel is also pierced on this
unique item and the central piercings form fancy flower and swirl
decorations. The balance bridge is signed at the base, it supports a flat
steel 6 spoke balance wheel which controls the verge escapement. The silver
case is lightly engraved with ribbon work and floral motifs. The porcelain
dial is marked with Arabic hour chapters and gold Louis XIV hands.
Price $3,300.00
#48.
DRAKRUB LONDON EARLY QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER POCKET WATCH
49mm Hallmark Sterling Pair Case Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa.
1725:
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CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
3-45-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
5
This early period repeater is highly collectible. The chimes are activated
from the silver pendant and the sound is created by steel hammers striking
on an inner steel bell (bell cracked at an earlier stage but expertly
repaired). The sound on the repeat mechanism is clear, loud and pleasant.
The verge movement is supported by fancy baluster pillars and is centered by
a single footed early pierced balance cock with a mask at center. The
mechanism is signed “Drakrub London.” The inner silver case is chased with
leaf patterns around the pierced sound enhancing openings. The outer silver
case is plain polished with a box-style hinge. The white enameled dial is
marked with Roman hour chapters, 1/4-hour numerals, a black minute track and
gilt filigree hands.
Price $4,050.00
#49.
GEORGE PRIOR, JAMES DEBAUTRE LONDON 7-1/2-MINUTE REPEATER, TRIPLE CASED
POCKET WATCH FOR
THE TURKISH MARKET WITH DECORATIVE PIERCED & SHAGREEN CASES
57mm Gilt Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1830:
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CASE:
Inner Case 2, Second Case 2, Outer Case 5,
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DIAL:
3-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
5
This intriguing timepiece is a 7-1/2-minute repeater. It chimes the hours, a
double gong for the 1/4-hour positions and then an additional single gong
once the minute hand has passed the 7-1/2-minute quadrant within that
1/4-hour. The porcelain dial is signed “George Prior London” and is marked
with Turkish market hour numerals and fancy stone ornamented white beetle
and poker hands. The contract movement is signed “James Debautre London No.
1215.” The verge movement is set with tapered cylindrical pillars and is
topped by a single footed beautifully pierced balance cock with a diamond
endstone and a blue steel screw down mount. The repeat mechanism is
activated from the pendant sounding on an inner bell. The inner most case is
beautifully pierced and engraved with musical instruments on the back cover.
The secondary case is quite unique with a scalloped edge profile, beautiful
piercings and expert engravings showing instruments and militaria. The outer
case is also pierced with circular openings and it comes with a clam
shell-style outer edge. It is partially covered with a deep green shagreen.
Price $3,550.00
#50.
DUNSTER LONDON EARLY QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER POCKET WATCH
57mm Sterling Pair Case Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1680:
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CASE:
2,
·
DIAL:
2-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
6
Exceptional condition is one of the key features of this early and
impressive 1/4-hour repeater verge fusee. The gilt movement comes with
beautifully tapered cylindrical pillars and a majestic single footed pierced
balance cock which is beautifully pierced with a complex pattern combining
leaf work, ribbon work and birds. The silver disc regulator is also
surrounded by a finely pierced top plate. The gilt movement is signed
“Pierre Le Chaeincd London.” The champlevé silver dial is marked “Dunster”
on the highly ornate center piece. It is finished with black enameled Roman
hour chapters, an eccentric minute track and black 5-minute numerals, gilt
filigree hands center the dial. The inner case is beautifully pierced and
decorated with water fowl and a classic mask. The repeat mechanism is
activated from the pendant and sounds from steel hammers striking on an
inner case bell. The outer case is beautifully designed with elegant
piercings and it features portrait frames depicting a water fowl bird, a sea
serpent, a rooster, and a hare.
Price $7,550.00
#51. DUCOMMUN (SWISS) VERGE FUSEE POCKET WATCH WITH UNIQUE CAPTAIN’S WATCH
55mm Unmarked Silver Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1790:
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CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
3-59-01,
·
MOVT:
3-6
This classic full plate verge fusee movement is centered by a pierced
two-footed balance cock with a steel end cap and a silver disc regulator.
The dial is very colorful and unique, it features a Roman hour chapter with
blue batons at the left side and an Arabic hour chapter ring with rose-gold
colored hands on the right. The Captain’s watch dial is signed “Du Commun”
at the lower portion and it features a beautiful scene depicting a dog, a
young lady and a Cherub at the top of the dial. The case is smooth finished
and in very nice condition.
Price $4,800.00
#52. SWISS
RARE EARLY CLOCK WATCH
56mm Sterling Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1790:
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CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
4-55-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
6
Arabic hour chapters and blue steel diamond form hands mark this porcelain
dial which has openings for the repeat mainspring arbor and the time wind
arbor. The dial is also marked with black outer minute lines. The case is
nicely finished with a crisscross pattern on the rim and a classic engine
turned design surrounding a smooth circular frame on the back cover. A
strike-silent lever is positioned on the band of the case and a small push
button in the pendant allows the repeat function to chime at will. The clock
watch strikes the hours and the half-hour positions when passing. The gilt
full plate movement comes with a sophisticated verge fusee setup controlled
by a 3-arm balance wheel. The movement is centered by a beautifully pierced
two-footed balance cock with a circular steel end cap and a silver disc
regulator. The repeat sounds with a steel hammer striking on an inner gong
rod.
Price $4,250.00
#53. SWISS
MINIATURE VERGE POCKET WATCH RARE ENAMELED BALL FORM CASE
29mm Silver Gilt Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, Circa. 1815:
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CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
3-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
5
This miniature gilt verge fusee movement is set with a small ruby endstone
which centers the pierced two-footed balance cock, a silver regulator is
presented and the movement is supported by turned cylindrical pillars. The
movement is fronted by a beautiful enameled dial with colors of cobalt-blue,
white, garnet and sapphire blue. A turquoise background appears at center
along with gilt Louis XIV hands. The case comes with ball-shaped crystals on
the front and back. The outer silver band is beautifully trimmed with blue
enameled flowing leaf patterns.
Price $1,825.00
#54. SWISS
RARE MUSICAL FOB
Lower Base Measures 28mm x 23mm 18K Gold, Open Face, Circa. 1840:
·
Overall
Condition 3
This rare and highly collectible gold musical fob comes with a pin musical
disc set within the lower oval base. The bottom of the gold base is finished
with a flowing script monogram. The upper frame is beautifully executed with
raised relief miniature roses and a ribbed pattern. Numerous roses are
lightly outlined with blue enameling. The center bale and winding spindel is
set with four faceted oval garnet stones.
Price $2,050.00
#55. SWISS
RARE FIGARO GOLD MUSICAL FOB
Lower Base Measures 29mm x 20mm 18K Gold, Circa. 1845:
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Overall
Condition 4-34
This eye catching and rare musical fob carries a pinned musical drum within
the oval gold lower frame. The bottom of the fob is smooth finished with no
initials. Miniature vines decorate the perimeter of the oval base and the
horseshoe-shaped top frame carries a unique sea horse motif on both sides.
The musical device is wound from the upper three section circular bale.
Price $2,050.00
#56.
JOSEPH WHITE & SONS SUPERIOR QUALITY CHRONOGRAPH POCKET WATCH WITH REGISTER ENAMELED DEMI-HUNTER
53mm Heavy 18K Gold, Hunter’s Case, Pin Set, Circa. 1905:
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CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
2-01,
·
MOVT:
2
Exceptional condition is evident on this super quality 3/4 plate 20 jewel
gilt movement. The movement comes with a sophisticated side lever
escapement, a compensated bi-metallic balance wheel with gold timing screws,
a diamond endstone on the balance assembly and a swans neck micro-metric
regulator. The mechanism is signed “Joseph White & Son Coventry & London,”
it is also signed “Makers To The Admiralty & To The Indian Government.” An
inscription from 1912 appears on the inner gold cuvette. The heavy gold demi-hunter
case comes with an enameled coat-of-arms and brilliant red, blue, yellow and
white shades on the back cover. The front features engine turnings around
classic cobalt-blue enameled Roman hour chapters. The interior porcelain
dial is perfect with Roman hour chapters, 1/5-second calibrations, 5-minute
numerals, a 60-minute register below the 12 o’clock position, subsidiary
seconds dial at 6 o’clock, double swell blue spade pointers and a center fly
back sweep hand activated from a gold button positioned on the band.
Price $4,300.00
#57. JOHN
BENNETT LONDON SUPERIOR QUALITY DETENT CHRONOMETER POCKET WATCH WITH HELICAL HAIRSPRING
52mm 18K Gold, Demi-Hunter, Pin Set, No. 15841 Circa. 1880:
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CASE:
2,
·
DIAL:
3-43-01,
·
MOVT:
2,
·
RARITY:
6
This fabulous 3/4 plate frosted gilt movement is signed “John Bennett No.
15841, 65 & 64 Cheapside London.” The movement is fully jeweled to the
center wheel. It features ruby cap jewel on the gold escape wheel. The
spring detent chronometer is controlled by a bi-metallic balance wheel with
gold timing screws, a blue steel helical hairspring and a diamond endstone.
The balance assembly is free sprung. The heavy gold demi-hunter case is
plain on the polished, it is engraved with the “Cheapside” name and the
signature “Maker To The Royal Observatory” on the inner cuvette. The dial is
signed “John Bennett Cheapside London” within the subsidiary seconds area.
It is white porcelain with Roman chapters and double swell blue spade
pointers. Blue enameled Roman hour chapters surround the front demi-hunter
window opening. Wonderful condition and quality!
Price $6,550.00
#58. J.
SEWILL LIVERPOOL MINUTE REPEATER POCKET WATCH WITH CHRONOGRAPH ENAMELED PORTRAIT CASE &
UNUSUAL DIAL
50mm 18K Gold, Open Face, Pin Set, No. 8908 Circa. 1880:
·
CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
3-43-01,
·
MOVT:
3
·
RARITY:
6
This fascinating timepiece features a white porcelain dial with Roman
chapters and outer 1/5-second calibrations. The fancy center sweep second
hand is activated from the crown. The dial is signed “Luis Correa Morales.”
It has a subsidiary seconds dial positioned between 7 and 9 o’clock. The
case is also unusual, that back cover features a classic overlay Gothic
monogram in the enamel colors of white, blue and ruby-red. The inside of the
back cover features a superior quality enameled portrait of a young lady in
a green dress. She is shown wearing a portrait brooch with a picture of a
gentleman. The 3/4 plate gilt movement features eighteen ruby jewels and a
side lever escapement. The movement is signed “J. Sewill 61 South Castle
Street Liverpool, 30 Corn Hill London.” The movement features and inclined
winding system typical of the Nicole Nielsen-style abashes. The minute
repeat mechanism is activated from a slide on the rim of the case.
Price $7,300.00
#59.
FRENCH ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON SUPERIOR QUALITY MINUTE REPEATER POCKET WATCH
54mm Heavy 18K Gold, Hunter’s Case, Pin Set, Circa. 1885:
·
CASE:
3,
·
DIAL:
2-01,
·
MOVT:
3
This fabulous timepiece is signed “French Royal Exchange London No. 22624”
on the gilt 3/4 plate movement. The movement is fully jeweled to the center
and it features cap jewels on the escape wheel pivot and the pallet. The
movement is controlled by a side lever Massey-style escapement. It features
a bi-metallic balance wheel with gold timing screws which is supported by a
diamond endstone. The dial is single sunk with Roman chapters, a black
minute track and blue spade pointers. The dial is signed “French Royal
Exchange London 22624.” The very heavy gold case is finished with a classic
overlay Gothic monogram on the front cover, the inner cuvette is gold and
plain polished and the back cover is also plain polished. The repeat
mechanism is activated from a slide bar positioned on the rim of the case.
Price $7,300.00
#60.
OLLIVANT & BOTSFORD MANCHESTER VERY RARE MINUTE REPEATER POCKET WATCH WITH UP/DOWN
INDICATOR
45mm Heavy 18K Gold, Demi-Hunter Lever Set, No. 28191 Circa. 1880:
·
CASE:
2,
·
DIAL:
2-01,
·
MOVT:
3,
·
RARITY:
7
This fascinating and rare high-grade English made minute repeater movement
is signed “Ollivant & Botsford.” The main barrel features a top covering
which is marked “Makers To The Admiralty.” The movement is fully jeweled to
the center wheel and it features cap jewels on the pallet fork pivot and the
escape wheel pivot. The balance mechanism is supported by a diamond endstone.
The bi-metallic balance wheel comes with gold timing screws and a blue steel
hairspring with over coil which is free sprung to the bridge. The superior
timepiece also carries a unique 30-hr. wind indicator which is shown at the
12 o’clock position on the white porcelain dial. Roman chapter, blue spade
pointers and a black minute track are also presented along with a subsidiary
seconds track at 6 o’clock. The demi-hunter case comes with a heavy gold
inner cuvette which is plain polished. The back cover is set with a classic
overlay Gothic monogram and blue enameled Roman hour chapters surround the
front demi-hunter window opening on the front lid.
Price
$16,550.00 |