Live Horological Jewelry and Coin Auction
| LOT | DESCRIPTION (and condition in italics) | EST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot (20) 2013 $5 Gold American Eagles, 1/10 oz each in four plastic holders, total weight 2 oz troy pure gold. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $2,400 - $2,800 |
| 1A | Standing Liberty $20 Gold coin, 1913D, (XF). All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $1,200 - $1,400 |
| 1B | Liberty Head $20 Gold coin, 1905S, (XF). All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $1,200 - $1,400 |
| 2 | Lot (10) 1997 $5 Gold American Eagles, 1/10 oz pure gold each, total weight 1 oz troy pure gold. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $1,200 - $1,400 |
| 3 | Lot (4) Gold 1997 Canadian Maple Leaf coins, 1/10 oz troy pure gold each, total weight 0.4 oz troy pure gold. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $500 - $600 |
| 4 | Lot (3) 1976 Canadian Olympics $100 gold coins - Each 14K coin contains 7.7759 grams pure gold (0.25 oz troy pure gold each). Total weight 23.3277g (0.75 oz troy pure gold). All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $900 - $1,100 |
| 5 | Lot (4) Gold 1988 Seoul Olympics 25000-Won, .925 gold. Each coin contains 1/2 troy oz pure, for a total of 2 oz troy pure gold. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $2,400 - $2,600 |
| 6 | Lot (8) Foreign gold coins, in all containing 1.1564 oz troy pure gold - /// 1975 Jamaica $100, (BU), .900 fine, .2251 troy oz pure gold. /// 1975 British Virgin Islands $100, (BU), .900 fine, .2041 troy oz pure gold. /// 1976 Bermuda $100, (BU), .900 fine, .2021 troy oz pure gold. /// 1976 Bahamas $100, (BU), .917 fine, .1599 troy oz pure gold. /// 1976 Panama 100 Balboas, (Unc), .900 fine, .2346 troy oz pure gold. /// 1981 Panama 20 Balboas (Proof), .500 fine, .0342 troy oz pure gold. /// Two Mexico 2-Pesos, each .0482 pure gold, together .0964oz ///. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $1,300 - $1,600 |
| 7 | Complete set of (24) Silver Peace Dollars, 1921 to 1935-S - The 1921, 1928, 1934, 1934-D, 1935 and many others grade (AU-50+). The 1934-S grades (XF-40) and the 1935-S-4-Rays grades (XF-45). Overall the coins grade (VF-30) to (MS-60+). A very nice set. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $700 - $1,200 |
| 8 | Lot (20) Silver Dollars - /// (16) Morgan Dollars, 1879-S to 1889, at least two grade (AU-50+), the remainder (Unc). /// (4) Peace Dollars, one 1922 and three 1923, (AU-50) or better. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $450 - $600 |
| 9 | Lot (20) 1922 Silver Peace Dollars in 20-coin page, (Unc). All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $400 - $700 |
| 10 | Lot (38) Morgan Silver Dollars - /// (20) Silver Dollars from 1881 to 1921 grade (VF-20) or better. /// (18) Silver Dollars from 1878-S to 1902 grade (G-4) to (F-12) ///. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $600 - $800 |
| 11 | Lot (20) 2014 Silver Eagles, graded (MS-70) by NGC, early releases, in trays. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $500 - $800 |
| 12 | Lot (11) Silver Eagles (Proof) - 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992 to 1996, 1998, and 2000. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $400 - $600 |
| 13 | Lot (16) Silver Eagles plus other silver coins - /// (11) Silver Eagles (Proof) including 1986(2), 1993(4), 1995, 1996, 1998(2), and 2000. /// (3) Silver Eagles (Unc), 2000 to 2002. /// Britain, 1984 Sterling Silver Pound (Proof). /// Costa Rica, 1982 Sterling Silver 250-Colones (Proof) weighing 39.82 g sterling ///. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $450 - $650 |
| 14 | Complete book of (27) Silver Eagles, 1986 to 2012, (Unc), total weight 27 oz troy pure silver. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $450 - $550 |
| 15 | Lot (6) Complete sets of Olympic Silver Coins, total content 55.5999 oz troy pure silver - /// Munich, Germany, 1972, set of (24) 10-Mark coins in blue box, 7.4736 oz troy pure silver. /// Albertville, France, 1992, set of (9) 100-Franc coins in blue box, 5.7807 oz troy pure silver. /// Russia, 1980, set of (8) 5-Rouble and (5) 10-Rouble coins in red box, 8.6759 oz troy pure silver. /// Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, 1984, complete set of (15) coins in black box, five each of 100-Dinar, 250-Dinar and 500-Dinar denominations, 7.8805 oz troy pure silver. /// Innsbruck, Austria, 1976, complete set of (14) 100-Schilling coins in red box, half (Unc) and half (Proof), plus the 1964 50-Schilling coin, 13.7916 oz troy pure silver. /// Seoul South Korea, 1988, complete set of (16) coins, half 5000-Won and half 10000-Won, 11.9976 oz troy pure silver ///. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $900 - $1,200 |
| 16 | Lot Olympics Coins in (10) original boxes, containing 17.049 oz troy pure silver - /// 1992 Barcelona, Spain Olympics Silver Proof Coins in three wooden boxes (2000 Pesetas each), total silver weight 9.6372 oz troy pure silver. /// 1994 Lillehammer, Norway Olympics Silver Proof Coins, including six 50-Kroner and six 100-Kroner in Olympics Boxes, total weight 7.4118 oz troy pure silver ///. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $500 - $800 |
| 17 | Lot (2) Canadian Olympics Silver Coin sets - [1] 1976 Montreal Olympics, complete (UNC) set of fourteen $5 plus fourteen $10 Silver .925 Coins, total weight 30.3506 oz troy pure silver. [2] 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, complete Proof set of ten $20 silver .925 coins, total weight 10.052 oz troy pure silver. /// Total weight of both sets 40.4078 oz troy pure silver. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $600 - $800 |
| 18 | Large box lot of (47) Proof sets, (13) Silver Proof sets and one (Unc) set - /// Proof sets include 1954, yearly from 1956 to 1964 with 1960 Small Date set, yearly from 1968 to 1997, (4) 1998, plus 2013 and 2014. /// Silver Proof sets include yearly from 1992 to 1997, (5) 1998, plus 2013 and 2014. /// The (Unc) set is 2014, making a total of (61) sets. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $600 - $900 |
| 19 | Large box lot of Mint sets, Eisenhower Proof and (Unc) sets plus coins - /// (100) (Unc) sets include 1968(4), 1970(3), 1971(4), 1972 (4), 1973(4), 1974(4), 1975(3), 1976(4), 1977(4), 1978(4), 1979(4), 1980(4), 1981(4), 1984(4), 1985(4), 1989(6), 1990(4), 1991(4), 1992(4), 1993(4), 1994(4), 1995(4), 1996(4), 1997(4), and 1998(4). /// Eisenhower Coins include (9) 1990 (Unc) Centennial Silver Dollars. /// (3) 1971(Unc) Silver Dollars. /// (3) 1972 (Unc) Silver Dollars. (3) 1974 (Unc) Silver Dollars. /// (3) 1971 (Proof) Silver Dollars. /// (3) 1972 (Proof) Silver Dollars. /// (2) (Proof) Silver Dollars. /// 1973 (Proof) Silver Dollar. /// 1974 (Proof) Silver Dollar. /// (7) (Unc) Bicentennial 3-Piece silver sets. /// (7) (Proof) Bicentennial silver sets (one set missing the Silver Dollar). /// (5) 2000 Proof Quarters sets ///. A very nice lot of coins. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $600 - $900 |
| 20 | Lot (6) Sets of Dollar coins from 1971 to 2013, total coins (168) - /// Complete set of (23) Eisenhower Dollars, 1971 to 1976, in plastic holder, clad and 40% silver, (UNC) and (Proof). /// Book containing (10) Eisenhower Dollars, 1971 to 1976, 40% silver, (Unc) and (Proof). /// Complete book of (16) Susan B Anthony Dollars, 1979 to 1999, no space for 1981 Type 2, the 1979 Type 2 is poor, off color and cleaned. /// Book of (40) Sacagawea Dollars, 2000 to 2013, (Unc) and (Proof), no 2012 or 2013 Proofs. /// Book of (59) Presidential Dollars, 2007 to 2011, (Unc) and (Proof), complete except for the 2007-P. /// Book of (20) Presidential Dollars, 2012 (Unc) and (Proof), and 2013 (Unc) ///. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $450 - $800 |
| 21 | Large lot of (95) US Silver and Clad Coins in two large coin display cases - /// (14) Peace Dollars, 1922 to 1935, (VF-20) or better, no keys. /// 1857 Half Dime (AU-50). /// 1861 Dime, (AU-50). /// 1804 Half Cent Stemless Plain 4, (VF-30). /// 1832 Half Dollar, (VF-30). /// 1865 Two Cent, (VF-30). /// 1873 Shield Nickel, (VF-30). /// 1857 Silver 3-Cent, (VG-8). /// (6) Walking Liberty Half Dollars, 1941 to 1945, all (Unc). /// (3) (Unc) Mercury Dimes, 1940 or later. /// Additional miscellaneous $6.35 face in 90% silver. /// Group of Clad (Unc) and (Proof) coins, 5 Cents to $1, 1965 to 1976 ///. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $500 - $800 |
| 21a | Coin lot - Mixed group of US and foreign, including - /// (12) US Peace Dollars (VF-20 To AU-55). /// (11)-(40%)- Silver Kennedy Halves. /// Over $12 face in additional US-(90%) silver Halves, Quarters and Dimes. /// Some Canadian silver. /// US Proofs from 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1980, and 1982. /// Plus other foreign proof sets and mint sets ///. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $400 - $700 |
| 22 | Lot (2) Books of Silver and Clad Half Dollars, (160) total coins - /// Complete book of (35) Franklin Half Dollars, (XF-40) or better, plus (2) 90% and (3) 40% silver Kennedy Half Dollars. /// Complete book of (120) Kennedy Half Dollars, 1964 to 2012, containing all Proofs, Silver Proofs and SMS. The book only has space for one 1970-D and one 1981-S, and the (S) is very clear. Most coins are (Unc), the 1982-P&D and 1983-P&D badly toned ///. Very nice sets. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $600 - $800 |
| 23 | Lot (61) Walking Liberty Half Dollars, 90% silver - /// Complete set except for the 1916, 1919-S, 1921 and 1921-D, a few lightly rubbed, the 1916-S and 1921-S grade (F-12), the 1938-D (VF-30); 1916-D to 1933-S grade (VG-8) to (VF-20); 1934 to 1947-D grade (VF-20) to (XF-40) ///. A nice looking set. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $500 - $700 |
| 24 | Set of (80) Washington Quarters, 1932-P to 1964-D in two plastic holders, missing the 1934-D, 1935-D, 1935-S and 1940-D. The 1932-D and the 1932-S grade (XF-45+). The rest of the set grades (AU-58) to (MS-63). All are 90% silver. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $500 - $800 |
| 25 | Book of (68) Buffalo Nickels, 1913 Type 1 to 1938D/S, complete except keys - Many coins have small black spots. Grade examples include Type 2, 1913-S (VF-20+), 1913D (F-12+), 1915-D (AU-50), 1921-S (F-12+), 1926-S (VF-20), and other good spot-free coins such as 1918-D (VF-20), and 1915-S (VF-30); the 1914-D is (VF-30) with small black spots. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $600 - $1,200 |
| 26 | Sets containing (402) Washington Quarters - /// Complete set of (BU), (Proof) and (Silver Proof) Washington Quarters, 1965 to 1998, missing only the 1976-S 40% silver. /// Complete set of State Quarters, (BU), (Proof) and (Silver Proof), 1999 to 2008 in two books. /// Complete set of 2009 Washington Quarters, (BU), (Proof) and (Silver Proof), District of Columbia and US Territorial, in book. /// Complete set of 2010, 2011 and 2012 National Parks Washington Quarters, (BU), (Proof) and (Silver Proof), plus a 2013 (BU) Set in book ///. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $350 - $500 |
| 27 | Lot Silver Coins and Nickels, in tubes and small bags in 100-tube nickel box, total $104.80 face value 90% silver plus over 150 35% Silver Nickels - /// (76) Washington Quarters. /// (236) Mercury Dimes. /// (622) Roosevelt Dimes in bags and partial tubes /// (54) Tubes of Jefferson Nickels, partial or full, 1938 to 1971, including over (150) Silver Nickels (35% silver, 56% copper, 9% manganese). /// (5) Partial tubes containing (113) Buffalo Nickels plus a tube with (13) V Nickels. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $1,100 - $1,400 |
| 28 | Lot (2) Sets, Franklin Half Dollars and Washington Quarters - [1] Washington Quarters, 1932-1965-P, only missing the 1932-S, grades from (F-12) to (MS-60). The 1932-D is (XF-40+), while a few of the coins have been cleaned. [2] Complete book of Franklin Half Dollars, (VF-20) to (MS-60). In total there is $38.25 face of 90% silver, making for two nice looking sets. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $600 - $900 |
| 29 | Lot Silver Half Dollars and Quarters, $45.25 face of 90% silver - /// Partial books of (39) Walking Liberty Half Dollars, (G-4) to (XF-40) /// Book of (66) Washington Quarters, 1934 to 1959-D /// Page of (20) Washington Quarters /// Page of (17) Standing Liberty Quarters ///. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $450 - $650 |
| 30 | Lot Silver Quarters and Dimes, $30.15 face of 90% silver - /// Two pages with (25) Standing Liberty Quarters, including 1917 and 1917-S Type-1, both (F-12); 1917 Type-2 (VF-20); 1918 and 1918-S, both are (F-12), the 1918 lightly cleaned; 1920 (F-12); 1920-S (VF-20); 1924-S (VF-30) lightly cleaned; also 1917 and 1917-D Type-1, both (AG-3). /// Complete book of (48) (Unc) Roosevelt Silver Dimes. /// Book with (33) Barber Dimes (AG-3) to (G-4). /// Book with (49) Mercury Dimes, 1916 to 1945-D, (AG-3) to (VF-30). /// Book of (62) Mercury and (47) Roosevelt Dimes, the Mercury Dimes from 1916 to 1945-D, (AG-3) to (XF-45), the Roosevelt Dimes only missing the 1964, grading (F-12) to (XF-45) ///. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $500 - $700 |
| 31 | Lot (3) Books of Silver and Clad Dimes plus Nickel set - /// Book of (76) Mercury Dimes, 1916 to 1945-S, missing only the 1916-D, the Over-Dates and the 1945-micro-S, grading from (F-12) to (AU-55), some lightly cleaned. A few early coins are better grade, such as the 1917-D at (XF-45). /// Complete book of (60) (Unc) Silver Roosevelt Dimes and over (100) Clad Dimes, including 1946 to 2012-S Silver Proof, 1968-S Clad Proof to 2012-S Clad Proof, 1992-S Silver Proof to 2012-S Silver Proof, and finally the 1996-W Dime. /// Complete book of (210) Jefferson Nickels from 1938 to 2011, (AU-55+) to (MS-63), plus Proofs from 1971 to 2011. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $400 - $700 |
| 32 | Lot (2) Books of Pennies - [1] Indian Cents, 1857 to 1909-S, missing seven coins including some of the keys; the 1857 to the 1864 Bronze grade (G-4) to (F-12), the 1869 is (G-4). Most of the other coins in the book have some verdigris including the 1869 (G-4), 1871 (G-4), 1908-S (VF-20) and 1909-S (VG-10). There is no 1877, 1864-L or 1869 over date. [2] Lincoln Cents, 1909 to 1940-S, missing only the 1909-S VDB and the 1922-No-D. Grades range from (F-12-Cleaned) to (MS-60). The 1909-S is (VF-30), the 1914-D is (F-12) with one tiny black spot near one of the wheat ears. Many of the other coins have black spots or have been cleaned. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $500 - $800 |
| 33 | Double-row box lot of mixed US coins in paper holders, including $39.20 face value of 90% silver - /// (22) Walking Liberty Half Dollars, 1936-D to 1947-D. /// (43) Franklin Half Dollars, 1948-D to 1963-D. /// (12) Quarters, 1926-S to 1955-D. /// (18) Mercury Dimes, 1923 to 1945-Micro-S. /// (19) Roosevelt Dimes, 1946-S to 1964-D. /// (19) Buffalo Nickels. /// (30) Jefferson Nickels, most are 1960-D with varieties. /// (64) Pennies, 1865 to 1974-S (Proof), some with errors ///. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $450 - $600 |
| 34 | Lot silver and silver coins, total 32.856 oz troy pure silver - /// Silver Eagles, (6) 2013 and one 2015, plus one 1985 1-Troy Oz American Prospector. /// One 12 Troy Oz 1987 USA Constitution Commemorative Proof Made at the Mexico Mint. /// Group of (20) 1978 (UNC) Mexico 100-Pesos .7200 Silver Coins (each coin contains .6428 oz troy pure silver) ///. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $500 - $650 |
| 35 | Very large lot of circulated and (Unc) Dimes, Nickels and Pennies - /// Complete set of (50) (Unc) Jefferson Nickels, 1938 to 1951, a few may be sliders, some may be buffed, some have full steps. /// Set of (73) Mercury Dimes, 1916 to 1945-S, missing only the 1916-D, 1931-S and the Over-Dates. The 1921 is (G-4), the 1921-S is (G-4) with a small dent between the last two letters of Liberty. The remainder grade (G-4) to (XF-45). /// Group of (4) complete sets of Jefferson Nickels, 1938 to 1964-D, plus another set missing only the 1938-D and the 1950-D, plus a Roll of (46) Jefferson Nickels containing (17) Silver Nickels. All grade between (F-12) and (XF-45). There are totals of (6) 1939-D, (4) 1950-D and (83) Silver Nickels. /// Group of (2) Books and Tube with (41) Liberty Nickels, (116) Buffalo Nickels, and (1) Shield Nickel. The Liberty Nickels and Shield Nickel grade (AG-3) to (G-4), except the 1912-S Liberty at (AG-1). The Buffalo Nickels grade (G-4) to (XF-45). /// Book with pages holding (16) Silver Quarters, (24) Silver Roosevelt Dimes, (13) very nice Mercury Dimes, (3) Barber Dimes, (20) Buffalo Nickels, (16) Jefferson Nickels, (50) Wheat Pennies Plus (19) Indian Head Pennies. /// Book of (Unc) and (Proof) Pennies, 1980 to 1998-S. /// Partial set of (124) Wheat Pennies, 1909 to 1972-S, no Keys, (G-4) to (Unc) ///. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $400 - $550 |
| 36 | Lot of mostly Silver Coins, $24.50 face of 90% silver, $6.50 face of 40% Silver, plus (3) Clad Proof Dollars - /// 2001 Proof Silver American Buffalo /// (3) Proof Sacagawea Golden Dollars, 2001-S and (2) 2009-S /// 1853-O Dime (VF-30) /// Group of (2) rolls of (Unc) Dimes, 1955-D and 1955-S, plus a roll of mostly (Unc) 1955 with a few (AU-50), plus a partial roll of (25) Silver Dimes /// Group of (3) Peace Dollars, 1922, 1924 and 1934, all (VF-20) /// Group of (14) Silver Half Dollars plus (13) 40% Silver Half Dollars. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $450 - $650 |
| 37 | Large lot of Pennies, 1859 to 2013-D - /// Book of (34) Indian Head Cents, 1859 to 1909, missing most coins between 1859 and 1879, thereafter only missing the 1883 and 1885. All coins grade around (G-4), while the 1908-S grades (G-6). /// Book of Lincoln Cents, 1909 to 1940-S, missing the 1909-S-VDB, 1909-S, 1914-D and the 1922 Plain. Most grade (F-12) to (VF-30) and have dark spots, some Coins have been cleaned. /// Book of (Unc) Lincoln Cents, 1934 to 2013-D, no doubled-dies, including 1960 Small Date Plus 1970-S Small Date, and 1975-S to 2012-S Proof Cents. /// Group of (Unc) Lincoln Cents, 1959 to 1979-S (Proof) (no 1972 Double-Die or 1970-S Proof Small Date), set does have 1970-S Small Date plus 1960-S Small Date Proof in paper coin holders. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $350 - $550 |
| 38 | Very large lot of Pennies in tubes and some in penny books /// (40) Rolls of Wheat Cents, 1918 to 1958, most between 1940 and 1958, plus (41) partial rolls. /// (42) (UNC) rolls of Memorial Cents, 1959 to 1980, plus (10) partial rolls /// (4) Books of Lincoln Wheat Cents, 1941 to 1958-D, three sets complete one set missing two Pennies, each set contains some Memorial Cents /// (201) Wheat Cents plus (76) Memorial Cents including one (UNC) 1960 Small Date and one (BU) 1970-S Small Date. /// Grand total of Wheat Cents around (4200), grand total of Memorial Cents around (2325). All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $200 - $400 |
| 39 | Paper money lot, US Bank Notes, US currency, and Foreign currency - /// 1869 $1 Note, Allison & Spinner, National Bank Co, NY, (Fine). /// 1917 $1 Note, Teebee & Burke, (Good). /// 1899 $1 Note, Elliott & White, (Very Fine). /// 1918 $1 Note, Philadelphia, Teehee & Burke, Dyer & Passmore, (Very Good). /// Pair of (2) 1918 $1 Notes, Atlanta, Elliott & Burke, Bell & Wellborn, one grades (Fine), the other (Good). /// Group of (4) 1935-E $1 Silver Certificates, consecutive #I-40782773-H to I-40782776-H, (XF) to (AU). /// 1935-E $1 Silver Certificate (Star). /// $24 face in US Notes and Silver Certificates, plus many modern (1944-1975) World Notes. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $500 - $900 |
| 40 | Book of (49) Mexico Coins, Type set, 1905 to 1960 without gold, some bronzed - Most coins grade (AU-50) to (BU), the 1911 Peso grades (VF-30) to (XF-40), the 1919 Peso grades (XF-40) to (AU-50). The 1915 One and Two Centavos and the 1919 Ten, Twenty and Fifty Centavos are hard to grade because of the weak breast on the eagle. The other sides grade (XF-40) or better. The 1921 Two Peso grades (XF-40+). A very nice looking set, containing 12 to 15 oz troy pure silver. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $400 - $800 |
| 41 | Large lot of World Coins, mostly Mexico and Canada - /// Mexico, set of Silver Pesos, 1910 (VF-20) plus 1920 to 1948, all (VF-20) or better /// Mexico, book of 1-Centavo (Poor) to (XF-40). /// Mexico, 1938 Peso, 1953 5-Peso and 1960 10-Peso, all (AU-50+). /// Mexico, smaller silver and other coins plus a 1964 Coin and Stamp Set. /// Canada, partial Nickel Set starting with 1922, two partial Pennies sets, no keys, 1965 Proof-Like set plus $2 face in silver coins. /// China, two Silver Dollars, 1914 and 1934. /// India, 1972 10-Rupees and 1974 50-Rupees, both Silver Proofs. /// Cook Islands, 1978 $5 (Unc) Silver Coin. /// Austria, Silver Trade Thaler (Unc). /// 1892 and 1893 Columbian Exposition Half Dollars (XF-40) ///. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $350 - $500 |
| 42 | Large lot of World Coins and Coin sets - The first grouping is a lot of (16) World Coins, beginning with - /// India, (9) Silver Proof 1972 10-Rupees. /// India, 1974 50-Rupees. /// Jamaica, 1978 $10. /// Bahamas, 1978 $2. /// Panama, 1978 10-Balboa. /// Trinidad & Tobago, 1975 $10. /// Guinea, 1970 500-Francs. /// Turks & Caicos, 1970 10-Crowns. /// Liberia, 1977 $5 ///. The second grouping continues with - /// Cook Island, (6) Silver (UNC), 1977, 1978 & 1979 $5. /// Turks & Caicos, 1976 20-Crowns. /// Comoros, 1976 5000-Francs. /// United Arab Emirates, 1970 10-Riyars. /// And the last coin, Jamaica, clad, 1978 $10. /// The second grouping is a lot of (20) World Coin sets, beginning with (17) Clad (UNC) sets - /// Jamaica, 1976 & 1978. /// Bahamas, 1973 & 1974. /// Virgin Islands, 1973. /// Barbados, 1974. /// Solomon Islands, 1979. /// Papua New Guinea, 1975. /// Panama, 1975. /// Belize, 1974. /// Trinidad & Tobago, 1975. /// France, FDC, 1976 & 1979. /// Israel, 18 coins, 1949-1963. /// Israel, 6 coins, 1948-1964. /// Russia, 10 coins, 1975. /// England, 1993 ///. The second grouping continues with (2) Silver Proof sets - /// Guyana, 1978. /// Philippines, two-piece set, 1979 ///. And the last item comes from the Isle Of Man, a 1971 Clad Proof set. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $400 - $600 |
| 43 | Large World Coins lot including silver, clad or metal - /// Silver coins containing a total of 17.2 oz troy pure silver include complete set (25) 1985 $20 Treasure Coins of the Caribbean (British Virgin Islands), 1968 Mexico 25-Pesos Olympic Coin, 2 Franklin and 1 Hamilton Silver Medals. /// Clad Coins include (5) United Kingdom (Unc) Sets, two each from 1984 and 1987 plus one 1989, three Proof Sets, two 1987 and one 1988, Luxembourg coin set, Czechoslovakia coin set, (11) Bronze 1973 Medals commemorating Battles of the American Revolution in holder with book, plus three other clad coins. /// Other Clad Coins include (5) Large Books of Historic Clowns of the World with information on each coin, containing a total (164) (Unc) coins. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $450 - $700 |
| 44 | Large Lot of (1000+) British and World Coins, some are silver, estimated 12 to 18 oz troy pure silver. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $400 - $600 |
| 45 | Large lot of Coins and Stamps including clad coins, a little silver plus a large group of mostly modern stamps - /// (65) Small Silver Bars bearing flags and other subjects, total weight around 2.5 oz troy pure silver. /// (3) Partial books of English Pennies, 1882-H to 1951 (G-4) to (AU-50), plus the 1961 and 1962, for a total of (69) Pennies, along with partial book of Farthings, 1937 to 1952. /// Set of (UNC) Washington Quarters in plastic holder, 1965 to 1980-S, set includes all Proofs, Silver Clad, Types (1) and (2). /// Box with $60 face in clad including three mixed (UNC) Rolls of 1971 and 1972 Dimes plus a mixed (UNC) Roll of 1971 and 1972 Quarters. /// $18 face in partial Proof and (UNC) sets including 3 Silver Proof Half Dollars. /// Two (2001) Copies of Buffalo Dollar, a book of 43 Buffalo Nickels with restored dates, plus a few other coins and brass medals. /// Large Stamp Book with around (70) Bicentennial First Day Covers, two Susan B Anthony First Day Covers, a few other First Day Covers plus many used stamps circa 1920 to 1940. All coins genuine as represented, all grades given are approximate, so bidders should personally inspect grade-sensitive items. | $350 - $500 |
| 46 | Heavy box-link watch chain, 14K tested, 16 inches long, elegant engraved screwed-bale at end with leather bow protector, very unusual chain with short box-link sections and heavily cast and engraved T-bar, gross weight 37.5 dwt (58.3 g). Excellent condition with little overall wear, the only exception being acute thinning at the junction of the two jump rings connecting main chain to T-bar chain, which should be reinforced. A magnificent example. | $1,400 - $1,700 |
| 47 | Exceptional fancy man's 14K box-link watch chain, 14K tested, 12.5 inches long, total weight 27.2 dwt (42.3 g), complex box-links, fully matching throughout. Excellent condition, perfect links, little wear. | $1,200 - $1,600 |
| 48 | Heavy 14K rose gold box-link man's pocket watch chain with marked 14K yellow and platinum 32nd degree Masonic folding fob, the platinum double-headed eagle with single European-cut diamond measuring 3.2mm diameter. Gross weight 34.9 dwt (54.2 g), length 16 inches. Excellent condition, very light wear, good links; fob with small internal enamel losses and light wear. | $1,200 - $1,600 |
| 49 | Man's 14K gold watch chain, maker's mark "WW" on tabbed serpentine T-bar, maker's mark "BW" on tabbed chain, with gold Masonic fob set with rose-cut diamond chips and tiny rubies, length almost 14 inches to tip of T-bar or base of fob, weight 27.4 dwt (42.6 g). Excellent overall condition, little wear, bale has tool marks and is relatively undersized to the rest. | $1,000 - $1,400 |
| 50 | Lot (2) Enamel and 14K men's slide chains - [1] Double chain with twin enameled box-slides and box-ends, length 11 inches. [2] Double chain with enameled cylindrical slide, length 10 inches. Gross weight of both chains together 23.2 dwt (36.1 g). Excellent condition, very light wear, minor twisting or irregularity to links. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 51 | Man's 14K rose gold watch chain with Victorian hardstone spinner fob, length 12.5 inches including fob, fob width 33mm (1.3 inches), weight 19.7 dwt (30.8 g). Fine condition, light wear between links, not much thinning, fob excellent, microflecks around monogram edge. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 52 | Lot (14) Watch chains, keys and fobs, including 18th century silver chatelaine; Victorian silver fob and seal set with chrysoprase cabochons; massive GF chain with solid gold stone-set fancy fob; large plated box-link chain with decorative key; solid gold locket fob with hardstone cameo; three figural keys; three fob seals plus padlock charm; clip-type fancy GF fob and one cheap plated short-chain. Excellent overall condition. Wing Collection. Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 53 | Man's or lady's 14K watch chain with tricolor gold fob or pendant, chain length 21 inches not including ball, ball measures 15mm in diameter, gross weight 20.1 dwt (31.3 g). Can be used as a watch chain or worn as a pendant. Excellent condition, fine links, one crude file mark on the ball. | $750 - $1,000 |
| 54 | Victorian lady's 10K rose gold chain having 14K gold slide with enamel and seed pearls, total length 31 inches, tested 10K and 14K, comes in modern black leather box, gross weight 25.4 dwt (39.5 g). Excellent overall condition, little wear, fine links. | $700 - $1,000 |
| 55 | Elegant 10K rose gold man's boat-link watch chain with curved and flared T-bar, 13.5 inches long, total weight 15.9 dwt (40.3 g). Excellent condition, perfect links, little wear. | $500 - $800 |
| 56 | Gold, diamond, ruby and enamel 32nd degree Masonic watch fob, 14K marked and tested, 45mm x 25mm wide, hinged double eagle on back, allowing fob to stand by itself and revealing enameled cross decoration within, gross weight 13.6 dwt (21.3 g), an exceptionally nice example. Excellent condition overall with very light wear to front of eagle only, complete enamel and stones. | $500 - $800 |
| 57 | 14K gold double Albert watch chain with sliding T-bar, all elements test 14K, measures 17.5 inches long, total weight 12.9 dwt (20.0 g). Excellent condition, fine links, MFS only. | $500 - $750 |
| 58 | Classic Georgian rose gold watch seal-fob, large oval carnelian carved with reverse monogram for positive wax relief, 35mm x 27mm oval (1.4 x 1.1 inches), height 37mm (1.5 inches), gross weight 8.9 dwt (13.8 g), late 18th to early 19th century. Excellent condition, little wear, perfect stone. | $400 - $600 |
| 59 | Exceptional 14K yellow gold and dark carnelian fob with four classical intaglio-cut profiles with helmets or headdress, gross weight 12.2 dwt (18.9 g), length over 5 inches (130mm). Near mint condition, perfect stone, little wear. | $400 - $600 |
| 60 | Man's or lady's 14K watch chain, tabbed 14K with maker's mark "AF," just under 14 inches, weight 10.1 dwt (15.7 g). Excellent condition, perfect links, little wear. | $350 - $450 |
| 61 | Lot (13) Classic forms of GF watch fobs, some gold components possible, two are ribbon mounted, one on graduated link chain, the remainder fobs alone, all but two with connecting rings. Fine condition overall, some under-metal showing on some highlights. | $200 - $400 |
| 62 | Lot (7) Watch chains and fobs, GF, GP or other metal, one unusual type with iron pyrite (fool's gold) set in round jet stones, one box-link plated chain, one very heavy GF Victorian. Fine condition, some needing connectors or with mismatched connectors, as-is, as pictured. | $100 - $200 |
| 63 | Lot (4) GF clip-top hanging fobs, two with mesh and two with connecting chains, all with short chains to go to the watch, one missing its fob end. This type was worn either on the vest, clipped onto the pocket, or on the trousers, right next to the watch pocket. Fine overall condition, little discoloration or tarnish. | $100 - $150 |
| 64 | LWW - Omega, 31mm x 26mm to lug tips, original 18K white gold with case with diamond bezel, white gold integral bracelet, original silvered dial, 17J cal 620, s#31096003, double signed, in Odeon box. Gross weight of assembled watch 37.7 dwt (58.7 g). Mvt: Fully wound, ticks briefly and stops, needs OH, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; mint dial; mint hands; case & bracelet show little wear, no MFS, no dents or dings; logo crown shows hardly any wear; good crystal. The numerous small diamonds are generally white, with some milky and a few fluorescent, one stone missing. | $1,500 - $2,000 |
| 65 | LWW - Rolex, Lady's Oyster Perpetual Datejust, 26mm x 32mm to lug tips, 18K Oyster case with fluted bezel, ref 6917, new Stuller leather strap, gilt dial, 28J cal 2030 automatic mvt, s#6394237, triple signed. Gross weight of assembled watch 21.0 dwt (32.6 g). Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition, no oxide, one overhaul record in case-back; dial mint; hands near mint; case shows light wear, some MFS, no dents or dings; bezel polished or worn, facets rounded; Rolex crown shows light wear, minor nicks, good turns of threads; good crystal; resealed for auction. | $1,400 - $1,700 |
| 66 | LWW - Jaeger Lecoultre, lady's driver's watch winding at 6, 20mm x 36mm to extended lug tips, 18K original snap-case, without strap, original silvered dial, 17J, s#1355065, triple signed. Net weight of case alone 6.5 dwt (10.1 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, no oxide; dial excellent, microspeckle and concealed bezel rub; hands near mint; case shows very light wear, some lug polishing, some MFS, no dents or dings; crown shows light wear; good crystal. | $400 - $600 |
| 67 | LWW - Jaeger LeCoultre, back-winding miniature, 20mm x 28mm to teardrop lug tips, 18K red gold original two-bodied snap-case, without strap, original rose-gilt dial, 15J 6.5 ligne gilt damascene mvt, s#455729, triple signed. It is necessary to remove the reverse-threaded crown screw and both mvt ring screws to drop the mvt out of the back. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, some MFS, no oxide; dial fine, graphics losses to chapter, mild whitish microspeckle rash; hands near mint; case shows very light wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, one replaced screw for holding mvt ring in position; crown shows light wear; good crystal. | $300 - $500 |
| 68 | Platinum and/or 18K white gold navette-form pin set with large diamonds, 80mm long (over 3 inches), twelve old European-cut bezel-set diamonds with six rose-cuts at the ends, the two large center stones gauging at 6.0 x 3.0mm and 6.0 x 2.7mm, or .70-carat and .65-carat respectively, the second pair at 5.3 x 3.2mm each, or .58-carat each, the following pair of 15 points each, the ten points each, then 5 points, the remaining three stones on each side being rose-cut and of little weight, yielding a total weight of over 3 carats, based on the Leveridge dimensions for modern round-cuts which will deviate from these nominal estimated weights. Total weight of the pin is 4.8 dwt (7.5 g). Pin is in excellent condition, the stones fairly clear with only white inclusions, no black, the 58-point stones being the darkest in terms of color, and only one 15-point and one 5-point diamond fluorescent. | $1,500 - $2,600 |
| 69 | Italian, large and heavy fantasy floral 18K gold and enamel brooch with diamond-set anthers (stamen-tops), finely painted rose enamel inside petals, stamped 18K, 61mm tall including stem, total weight 21.0 dwt (32.7 g). Excellent quality, fine detail, enamel perfect, stones complete, hardly worn. | $1,200 - $1,800 |
| 70 | Man's 9K rose gold double Albert watch chain with locket fob, chain marked "ACCo," fob marked "JG&S," both marked .375, length 16 inches, weight 32.6 dwt (50.8 g). Fine condition, very light wear, locket with many light dents and dings, good closure. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 71 | Pair of diamond clip-back earrings in 14K white gold consisting of a border of embossed scalloped gold, each centered with one European-cut diamond of about .30-carat, surrounded by 10 single-cut diamonds of some 2 points each, each earring approximately 14mm in diameter, total weight of pair 4.1 dwt (6.3 g). Excellent condition, clean stones of higher than I-color. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 72 | Edwardian style 14K white gold, emerald and diamond ring, emerald measures 5.0 x 5.5 mm, size 7 filigree setting, marked 14K, total weight 3.0 dwt (4.7 g). Excellent overall condition, very clean emerald with two larger feathers, few minor inclusions, setting hardly worn, one tiny diamond missing. | $700 - $1,000 |
| 73 | Victorian 14K rose gold, enamel and hardstone cameo screw-back earrings and brooch set, each dangle earring set with small seed pearl, brooch with seed pearl at top, earrings each 35mm long, brooch 64mm long (2.5 inches), total weight of all three pieces 10.3 dwt (16.1 g). Fine condition, some enamel loss at left side of brooch, cameos perfect. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 74 | 18K gold puzzle ring, separates into eight pieces and reassembles into one ring, tests at 18K gold, size 9, total weight 11.3 dwt (17.7 g). Spoiler alert! The puzzle is solved in pairs: find the two back to back pairs that form a four-sided diamond, then take the two remaining pairs and form them into a figure 8 that wraps around the shanks of the two other pairs; then one pair with the highest profile rotates around into the figure eight, and the other pair with the lower profile rotates in underneath. Excellent overall condition, arranges perfectly if you can figure it out. | $550 - $850 |
| 75 | 18K gold ring with twin rows of full-cut diamonds, size 9.25, total weight 3.8 dwt (5.9 g). Excellent condition, diamonds look white but need cleaning, occluded backs are temporarily reducing brilliance. | $500 - $800 |
| 76 | Platinum and diamond eternity ring, baguette cut diamonds, size 6.25, total weight 4.1 dwt (6.3 g). Excellent condition, needs cleaning, stones look white but lack flash due to occluded backs. | $500 - $750 |
| 77 | Lot (3) Men's 14K dress chains, two white and one rose gold, 13, 13.5 and 14 inches in length, total weight 13.6 dwt (21.2 g). Fine condition, very light wear, the rose gold has some bends or dings in some links. | $500 - $700 |
| 78 | 18K yellow gold cuff bangle, signed "Pete Gardner, Handwrought 18K" with code "G1-5/C," 11.4 dwt, (17.9 g). 13mm width, 42mm x 59mm oval interior dimension. Fine condition, light wear, many MFS and light scuffs, needs buffing. | $500 - $650 |
| 79 | 14K white gold ring with central round full-cut diamond measuring 4.15mm surrounded by 16 marquise diamonds, size 6, total weight 3.4 dwt (5.3 g). Excellent overall condition, clean central stone, marquise diamonds with cloudy tips. | $400 - $600 |
| 80 | Hardstone cameo pendant/brooch of cupid mounted in solid gold surrounded by graduated pearls, back with rock crystal-covered opening for a lock of hair or photo, Austro-Hungarian hallmark for .580 (14K) inside lower back, the mark in use from 1866 to 1922, maker's mark "HR" with further "A" hallmark on top ring, 47mm tall, total weight 11.3 dwt (17.6 g). Excellent overall condition, the hardstone surface now cleaned, showing two small flakes at base of the composition to the white wave caps, the pearls perfect and with excellent nacre, the setting showing very light wear in back, all original and unaltered. | $400 - $600 |
| 81 | Pair of Italian 18K gold and ruby clip back earrings, each with three sprays set with rubies, at the bottom of each is a small single diamond-set white gold ribbon, 24mm tall, total weight of pair 8.9 dwt (13.8 g). Excellent. | $400 - $600 |
| 82 | Platinum and diamond eternity ring, size 7, alternating round full-cut and baguette diamonds, total weight 2.1 dwt (3.3 g). Excellent condition, white stones, still could use cleaning. | $400 - $600 |
| 83 | Pair of 14K gold and turquoise clip-back earrings, each with cluster of five leaves in Florentine finish set with small turquoise stones, 35mm length, total weight of pair 8.2 dwt (12.8 g). Near mint, hardly worn. | $350 - $550 |
| 84 | Gold and opal ring, tested 14K gold band and 10K gold setting, opals set in two tiers giving a floral effect, size 6.5, band has flexible keeper, total weight 7.9 dwt (12.3 g). Excellent condition, perfect opals. | $350 - $500 |
| 85 | Lot (4) Trays of jewelry, pocket watch chains, neck chains, fobs and fob-straps, GF, GP, nickel alloy, iron, sterling silver, fittings, cameos, painted or transfer porcelain plaques, advertising fob for Manhattan Watch Co, compasses, 1763 Georgian silver coin with hole, gold watch-form AHS pin, NAWCC Old-Timer's pin, enamel butterfly pin, pendants, and more, in various conditions and states of completeness. Wing Collection. Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available. | $300 - $500 |
| 86 | Outstanding Art Nouveau collection of five GF lockets on Italian GF hollow-link necklace, some lockets set with pastes, one with actual low-grade diamond chips, most bezels and clear inserts present, length of neck chain without extensions 15 inches. Near mint to excellent condition overall, most lockets with hardly any wear, chain unworn, smashing looks. | $300 - $500 |
| 87 | Platinum and diamond eternity band, smaller single-cut enhancement-set stones, size 8, total weight 2.7 dwt (4.1 g). Excellent condition, needs cleaning. | $300 - $450 |
| 88 | Gold ring made from $2.50 Liberty head gold coin, full relief repoussé head emerging from surface, 90% gold coin on 10K shank, gross weight 3.2 dwt (5.0 g), size 8. Excellent condition, little wear. | $200 - $400 |
| 89 | Lot (2) As-is gold items - [1] Box link bracelet, stamped 10, 3.5 dwt (5.6 g), 6-inch length, some bends to straighten out. [2] Scrap man's ring, testing 14K, 6.5 dwt (10.1 g), repaired, stone removed. Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available. | $300 - $400 |
| 90 | Lot (4) silver items - [1] Niello seal. [2] Silver scrolled compact. [3] Art Nouveau serpentine-edge container. [4] Scrolled high relief Art Nouveau match safe. All in good condition as shown, multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available. | $200 - $400 |
| 91 | Waltham, model 1860/68, 16S KW model spring-detent pocket chronometer mvt, assembly #1 stamped under dial and balance cock, double-boxed as gimbaled deck watch, mvt signed "T J Pressey, Boston, Mass" in script and block letters identical to model 1857 engraving, later engraved "No 1203" on plate, later silvered dial incorrectly marked "F J Pressey, 1203," 44.08mm pillar plate diameter. The first clue to identification was the balance cock with simple tadpole regulator, first seen on model 1868 in its highest grade, and the distinctive Waltham engraving. On analysis, the plate layout is identical to model 1860 with the elimination of the portion of the plate for the escape wheel, cut back to reveal the detent. What is important is that the mvt is unaltered; this mvt was never intended to have its typical lever escape wheel in its standard position, nor was it ever provided with any pallet provisions. The plate is clean and unaltered with only two holes for the detent, screw-hole and locator-pin-hole. The cock (single-footed bridge) for the escape wheel is original, as well as provision and recess for the escape wheel, which is well away from the normal train layout. The fact that the assembly number is stamped on both mvt and cock means that in all likelihood the watch was experimental and intentionally produced by the factory, with possibly only one ever produced, or a "one-off" made by special order for a client. The pinned dial-foot positions are correct for model 1860 and have marks from pin insertion. We believe Pressey was the person who purchased the watch from Waltham and requested his own private label, regardless of Waltham's reason for producing the possibly unique article. The serial number engraved on the plate has nothing to do with the original mvt, but was probably the contract number for the party who made the conversion elements for placing in service as a marine chronometer. Generally, collectors consider the model 1860 to be KWKS, and model 1868 to be SW-LS, but it is clear from data that there were both KW and SW mvts in at least the first run of model 1868. See our further analysis under condition report to see why this is significant. Further analysis - We selected three comparison mvts, two model 1860, 16S KW mvts, s#250913 and s#380267, and one model 1868 SW-LS, s#470173. The dials from all samples fit into the chronometer example perfectly, one pushing on nicely, the others falling right in. Pin-holes in the feet are at the correct depth. The relative position of the barrel, center wheel, third wheel and fourth wheel is identical in all examples. The hour wheel and minute wheel diameters and teeth are identical, only the chronometer has been provided with longer cannon post, and expanded cannon on the hour wheel. The relative positions of the dial train are some 90 degrees different in the sample mvts from the chronometer; the latter has the minute wheel center aligned with the escape wheel cock locator pin, while the samples have the minute wheel center aligned between the fourth wheel and escape wheel positions. The samples all have screw-holes and locator pin-holes for their pallet bridges, absent from the pillar plate of the chronometer, which only has its escape and balance wheel jewels, hole for the detent jewel tail and adjacent screw for detent depth adjustment. Now here is the interesting part: the 16S KW mvts (called model 1860) have cock foot locator pins in the same position as the chronometer, with the slightest differences that will not allow interchanging the cocks between one another; at the same time the model 1860 cock feet want to skew slightly toward the upper plate edge. The model 1868 balance cock interchanges with the chronometer, pressing on snugly, without any such skewing and with matching alignment. So there must be this subtle difference between the model 1868 KW and the model 1860. We conclude that this mvt is a KW model 1868, specially designed for chronometer escapement. | $5,000 - $10,000 |
| 92 | Gutkäss & Lange, rare miniature clock of thin dimensions striking hours, 50mm x 67mm, under 20mm thickness from top of hands to top of cock, the nickel balance cock of prototype Lange shape, nickel lever platform escapement attached to brass plates, two trains wound independently with key, set in back with key, signed WED, blued hands, striking on single round gong, without number save for the back of the dial, signed "Valat" with number 1036. The mechanism possibly was integrated into a larger device, and the under-dial area has further holes and circular recesses that defy explanation. A fascinating early Lange timepiece from his partnership with Gutkäss prior to the latter's death in 1845. Ticks and stops, the strike mainspring broken but the strike train running with pressure applied to the train, needing OH, the left side of the plate with the balance at the top having a small region of plate holes and edge notches, that could have integrated the strike train with an automated device; dial has small whole chip at base that has been re-affixed temporarily with crystal cement. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 93 | Silver miniature grandfather's clock form desk or vitrine clock in Dutch taste, English verge fusee mvt with scenic painted dial, upper hinged-back bearing Paris hallmark for 1809-1819, case-back bearing .833 Netherlands silver hallmark in use since 1814, apparently with Paris import overstamp, the mvt held in inner English case for another mvt, made integral with the bonnet, bearing London hallmarks for 1780, mvt by Cha Dean, London, dial and remaining hand Dutch, height 9 inches. NR, partially wound; dial perfect; one excellent gilt stamped hand; hinge and winding hole altered, case in excellent condition with medium tarnish, now assembled with improvised hinge pin inserted from left (the only way not blocked), the bezel refusing to close. | $300 - $500 |
| 94 | French silver desk clock case bearing Paris hallmarks for 1809-1819, equipped with Barwise, London fusee duplex mvt #3923 with fully capped escapement, DES, five-sparred balance, front plate diameter just under 40mm, the case strut with London hallmarks for 1890 apparently added upon import, the opposite strut with the early Paris mark as well, height just under 5 inches. Running upon winding but in need of OH, the cannon post needs to be opened a touch so it will fit flush to the plate with the remaining motion wheels in place and engaged; original dial with severe fracture line across, edge chip to copper at 12, only one foot pinned as the cadrature (motion work) needs to come down as noted; hands in poor condition; case with black tarnish, minor repairs, mostly complete, the putti at top appearing to have small losses. | $200 - $300 |
| 95 | Louis XV style hanging clock with 18th century Continental verge fusee mvt, 11 inches tall, dial diameter 51mm (2 inches), gilt cast brass case signed "Roy..." with indistinct characters following, missing back cover, WED, one Louis XV style hand plus replacement. NR, staff good but escapement bypasses on partial wind; case excellent save for missing back panel; dial with fracture inside 10, some paint fill, hls from there; both hands later, mismatched. | $200 - $300 |
| 96 | Reproduction of triptych clock, cast brass frame with enamel panels, now with mid-19th century cylinder mvt, machined back with winding holes, mvt and cover can be aligned in any direction, 6 inches tall. Ticks and stops, will run after OH, plates dirty, steel oxidized; dial perfect; modern hands mint; back cover comes off easily, should be adjusted for more snug fit; panels perfect; hinges rather crude. | $100 - $200 |
| 97 | Patek Philippe, Swiss high-grade mantle clock used in sales showrooms or by dealers, three train, 8-gong, selection of three tunes possible, Westminster, Whittington or St Michael's chimes, with pendulum, 8-day. Height 16 inches, width 13 inches, depth 7 inches, dial diameter 7 inches. The movement is not the typical German type seen in some examples, but a very fine grade with barrels looking like early French clocks from the sides. The extent and variety of handsome Patek Philippe showroom clocks is quite remarkable, from simple quartz affairs to complex orrery types. The three-chime system is quite rare among these, with optional silent position. GRO; the low chime is broken off flush with its screwed-in mount and will need repair, otherwise chiming is perfect; case in excellent condition, original finish with only occasional marks or blemishes. | $1,000 - $2,000 |
| 98 | Chas Barrett, Shrewsbury (born 1728, died 1807), English tall case clock with carved Jacobean style case, silvered dial, brass spandrels, calendar, constant seconds, striking on bell, case with carved scenes of men with spears confronting wild animals. Dial magnificently restored, mint in appearance, case in excellent condition. Large lots including clocks sold as-is, inspection at gallery only, subject to buyer's prior inspection at the gallery and removal from the gallery upon sale, shipping not available, buyer must pick up or send currier, no further condition report available. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 99 | Attributed to James Collins, Goffstown, NH, time only mirror clock, ca 1820, weight driven, unique mvt design. Case with old red wash, redone dial, clean mvt. Large lots including clocks sold as-is, inspection at gallery only, subject to buyer's prior inspection at the gallery and removal from the gallery upon sale, shipping not available, buyer must pick up or send currier, no further condition report available. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 100 | Congreve type rolling ball clock, time only with three dials in line for hours, minutes and seconds, fusee driven, unique escapement called "extreme detached escapement" by Congreve in his original 1808 patent, the escapement beating 30 seconds, triggered by the single ball striking a lever system at either end of its zigzag trail down the incline, mvt in gilt brass with silvered dial chapters, adjustable tripod base, shown in photo 90 degrees out of orientation, should have two feet in front and one in back. The brass framed glass top measures 10 inches cubed, the overall height just over 12 inches. Only keeping a semblance of time after being adjusted to run, the clock runs at its best when further adjusted so the ball travel is even throughout its trip, and when it takes the same 30 seconds to go in either direction. This popular novelty has been reproduced down to the present day, making dating difficult. GRO, can be adjusted to run consistently and throughout the 8-day period of wind; any semblance of timekeeping will require a secure table and some efforts. The table seems to incline at different angles relative to dead flat, requiring the clock to be aimed downhill to the left, a matter made more tricky by the feet on the clock itself, originally intended to ride on four sharp points, two of which are missing, making one have to unscrew one ball to provide solid footing. Overall condition is excellent, but the panel beneath the clock is uneven beneath its velvet covering. | $750 - $1,000 |
| 101 | Wm Sykes (William, Holbrook, Leeds, active from 1787), English tall case clock, 8-day, brass movement with calendar, moonphase, constant seconds, striking on bell. Fine overall condition. Large lots including clocks sold as-is, inspection at gallery only, subject to buyer's prior inspection at the gallery and removal from the gallery upon sale, shipping not available, buyer must pick up or send currier, no further condition report available. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 102 | Waterbury Clock Co, weight-driven time only banjo clock, 43 inches tall, reverse painted glasses, painted dial. Fine overall condition, chipping to dial paint. Large lots including clocks sold as-is, inspection at gallery only, subject to buyer's prior inspection at the gallery and removal from the gallery upon sale, shipping not available, buyer must pick up or send currier, no further condition report available. | $150 - $250 |
| 103 | Singing Bird Box - Karl Griesbaum, Triberg, Black Forest (founded 1905, continued in business until 1988), spring-loaded return slide in front lifts the cover, releases bird that then turns and sings until its cycle is complete, with bird-form key, the top decorated with stars in striped field, the borders and sides with beading, leaves and scrolls, the cover with scrolled leaves in relief, measuring 5 x 4 x 2 inches high. Bird song operates perfectly, but possibly replaced bird fails to come fully upright, and does not quite engage for turning unless the box is inclined forward and gravity causes the bird to move upright, where one sees some motion; good quality sound; the cover may or may not return to position depending how well the bird returns beneath, so some adjustment and further analysis is needed; as with any bird-box, if it stops in the middle of a song with bird up, never force action, simply wind the box, as it has wound down, and allow it to go through its motions without pressure. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 104 | Polyphon music box playing 8-inch discs, ca 1890, box 8.8 x 9.5 x 6 inches tall, together with sixteen discs. Invented in 1870, the device went into production in Leipzig, Germany under Firma Brachhausen & Riesener in 1887, renamed Polyphon-Musikwerke in 1895, according to Wikipedia. Small-scale production of disks and devices continues to this day, as the early devices have withstood the test of time. The tone of the present device is exceptional, the tune perfect. This device is wound with crank across the front of the box. Play is activated by pulling out the stop on the front below the slot for the crank. A lever on the right side should presumably switch between continuous play and stopping at the cycle, but does not. Excellent playing condition with beautiful tone, pitch perfect, early discs, original paper; pressing in the stop only slows play to a crawl, as the side switch does not allow selection of cyclical stop; at low wind the stop will bring the disc to a stop, but not instantly; the discs should ride on two porcelain buttons front and back, but the back one is missing, allowing the disc to wear on the wood until replaced; the box bottom has a crack across with slight warp away on one side, while the right side has small crack leading away from the crank; the top has thin crack across which matches crack in the paper, while the "Polyphon" inlay is complete. | $500 - $800 |
| 105 | Swiss music box, 6-tune including at least one Strauss waltz, marquetry inlaid cabinet measuring 17 x 8 x 5 inches high, change-repeat switch, stop-play switch that stops immediately rather than at the end of tune. Plays and changes well after kick-starting the governor, but is very gummy, with black grease throughout the gearing, needing thorough cleaning and fresh lubrication; the comb is complete as well as the pins in the cylinder, but sound is generally out of tune, making for a funky antique sound that would make a great soundtrack for a mystery, the tunes still identifiable but definitely in need of tuning for the purist; light oxide is evident on comb; box is in excellent condition. | $500 - $800 |
| 106 | Swiss music box, 4-tune ("Quatre Airs") including at one march by Verdi, all tunes listed on label inside top, marquetry inlaid cabinet measuring 16 x 6.5 x 4.5 inches high, nicely designed cabinet folds out at left to reveal key-hole for fine old French iron key winding the oversize square arbor, three unmarked switches below, the first from the front being an absolute stop-play switch, the second allowing continuation to end of tune or continuous play, and the third apparently for repeating the same tune, but resisting operation. Plays and changes well after kick-starting the governor, a bit gummy, could use fresh lubrication at least, very clean internally; the comb is complete as well as the pins in the cylinder, but sound is generally out of tune, making for a sour sound, definitely in need of tuning for the purist; hardly any oxide on comb; lower box is in excellent condition, the top has been partially stripped for refinishing, might look quite good with several coats of tongue oil. | $400 - $700 |
| 107 | Polyphon music box playing 6.5-inch discs, ca 1900-1920, box 8 x 7.5 x 5 inches tall, together with thirty-five discs. Invented in 1870, the device went into production in Leipzig, Germany under Firma Brachhausen & Riesener in 1887, renamed Polyphon-Musikwerke in 1895, according to Wikipedia. Small-scale production of disks and devices continues to this day, as the early devices have withstood the test of time. The tone of the present device is excellent, the tune sharp in places. This smaller version is wound with crank across the side of the box. Play is activated by pulling out the stop on the front below the latch, and will run continuously until pushed back in, when it will stop nicely at the end of the cycle. Solid plain box, winds and plays well, some notes a bit sharp; clean interior with yellowed label under plastic, one corner button and staple missing; the paint of the box has minor chipping and edge wear, while the front clasp is broken off at top, and now just provides friction closure. | $300 - $500 |
| 108 | Leica, DRP, Ernst Leitz, Wetzlar, camera #224070 in leather-cased kit with additional lens #334035, zoom lenses #245740 and #455739, other lenses, filters and objectives, extension tube, Leica-Motor base #656, along with tripod and many accessories, Leica-related paperwork and substantial 1956 edition of Leica manual. Purchased and added to on trips to postwar Germany over the years. The DRP designation confirms production of the camera during the Third Reich, after the war becoming DBP (Deutsches Bundespatent). As Leica employed many highly skilled workers of the Jewish faith, Ernst Leitz II began creating job assignments outside of the Reich starting in 1933, and created what came to be known as the "Leica Freedom Train" which intensified in 1938 after Kristallnacht, lasted until border shutdown in 1939, and remained secret until years after WWII, the family never seeking notoriety for their heroic acts. This fascinating story is reviewed by Wikipedia, with several sources for further reading. Overall excellent condition, carrying case separated at one side, leather case for camera lacking its top, instrument and components well cared for as shown. | $1,000 - $2,000 |
| 109 | WW - Rolex Precision Officially Certified Chronometer, nicknamed "Padellone" (big frying pan in Italian), triple calendar and moon-phase, ref 8171, 38mm x 47mm to lug tips, 18K original snap-case, genuine crocodile strap, the silvered dial impeccably refinished as original, 18J 600 series caliber, s#09096 stamped between the lugs, ca 1954, triple signed, inside back ref 8171. The model was introduced in 1949, and the earlier backs carried a light serial number and crown that are almost always worn off. We cannot say of that is true here, or if Rolex took the numbering in between the lugs with the new numbering sequence established in 1954. Of the serial numbers come to market, there are four ranges, right up to the end of the first numbering system. If the inter-lug number is correctly interpreted here, this would be from a fifth range of issue later in the year. The model is very rare, with only 1000 produced in gold or steel. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, rotor excellent, rotor mechanism cover fine, cloudy, no oxide; dial appears near mint with only slight scuffs in the date chapter, one marker lifted lightly on the internal end; hands near mint; head shows very light wear, light wear to back, few MFS; bezel shows very light wear; non-logo crown shows very light wear; good crystal. A beautiful example. | $15,000 - $25,000 |
| 110 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual, ref 6205 without Submariner marking, referred to by some as the "James Bond," domed back, acrylic crystal, 38mm x 47mm to lug tips, stainless steel original case, replaced bezel and insert, original gilt and black dial, original pencil hands and "lollipop" seconds hand, original winding crown, 17J cal 645, mvt #41019, rotor cover #F34441, s#21270 (? -band wear prevents any definitive conclusion), triple signed, inside case back ref 6205 with "octopus" logo. The 6200, 6204 and 6205 were all introduced in 1954, not necessarily in numerical order. The 6205 is very rare, with only a handful of examples ever to come to auction. Mvt: Running but the oil is dry, near mint mvt good condition with only a few MFS, rotor mechanism cover near mint, rotor tarnished and cloudy, no oxide internally; excellent original gilt and black dial with original lume plots; fine hands re-lumed, oxide rash overall; head shows little wear, some MFS overall, original bevels clearly visible, bracelet ends have cut into the back of the body around the lugs, stainless steel mark still crisp on back, most original satin finish to lug tops and sides vanishing, perhaps lightly polished at one time; bezel and insert show hardly any wear, not original to the watch, no MFS; crown shows very light wear, threads barely catch; good crystal; resealed for auction. | $10,000 - $18,000 |
| 111 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Cosmograph Daytona, ref 16520, sapphire crystal, 40mm x 47mm to lug tips, original stainless steel case and bracelet with deployment clasp, original Mark IV white dial, 31J cal 4030, mvt #99475, s#W365905, triple signed with signed clasp, bracelet ref 78390, ref 503B on end links, date code W4 on clasp, inside back ref 16500, with original matching warranty certificate, Daytona booklet & service booklet, hang tags and both inner & outer boxes. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition overall, mint rotor, no oxide; dial pristine; hands pristine; head shows hardly any wear, hardly any MFS; case-back with original hologram sticker conserved by used clear sticker, leaving back near mint and unworn with the sticker removed; bezel shows no wear, conserved under protective plastic; bracelet shows very little wear, no stretch, hardly any MFS, impeccable finish; crowns and pushers shows no wear, good full turns of threads; good sapphire crystal; resealed for auction. Boxes and paperwork near mint overall. | $10,000 - $15,000 |
| 112 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Cosmograph, chronograph with constant seconds, minute and hour registers, ref 16523, sapphire crystal, 39mm x 47mm to lug tips, 18K and stainless steel original case and Oyster bracelet with flip-lock deployment clasp, original dark champagne dial, 31J cal 4030, s#T602856, triple signed with signed clasp, bracelet ref 78393, inside back ref 16500. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition, near mint rotor (MFS), no oxide; dial pristine; hands pristine; head shows little wear, few MFS; bezel shows little wear, few MFS; bracelet shows very light wear, little stretch, few MFS; crown shows hardly any wear, good full turns of threads; good crystal; resealed for auction. | $8,600 - $10,500 |
| 113 | WW - Rolex Oyster "Tru-Beat" Chronometer, independent (jumping) center seconds, ref 6556, acrylic crystal, 35mm x 43mm to lug tips, stainless steel original case, Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp, original silvered dial, 26J cal 1040, s#139552, triple signed with signed clasp, bracelet ref 78350, inside back ref 6556 with I.56 mark for production in the first quarter of 1956. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, some MFS and plate tarnish, near mint rotor with some MFS, no oxide; dial excellent, light evenly distributed rash of microspeckle or microbubbling, typical aging for this model; hands fine, some bends with loss and staining of luminous fill, sweep near mint; head shows very light wear, some MFS and a bevel-edge nick in back, the "Stainless Steel" marking still legible, the top with fading original spin-satin and minor MFS, good edges; bezel shows light wear, polishing; bracelet shows light wear, light stretch, few MFS to fresh satin; crown shows little wear, a good turn and a half of threads; good crystal; left finger-tight for auction inspection, seal before wear. | $7,000 - $10,000 |
| 114 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner, the earliest model, ref 6204, acrylic crystal, 37mm x 47mm to lug tips, stainless steel original case and riveted Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp, Rolex and CI stamps, early black radium painted dial, possibly refinished but aging acutely, 18J cal 645 with additional 2J rotor mechanism covering mvt, s#988824, ca 1954, triple signed with signed clasp, bracelet ref 7-68, inside back ref 6204. The crown on the dial has straight pins rather than tapers up to the points, and the Submariner marking seems thick graphically, unlike most examples we see, at the same time the dial has aged much as an original would. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, fine rotor and cover condition, cloudy by comparison, no oxide; dial fair, if original, with much edge decay, missing radium at 4; hands mixed, Mercedes hour could be correct, minute and sweep replaced with NOS; head shows very light wear, edges and bevels still well-defined, few MFS, fresh lug-top satin, back with crisp knurling, never abused; bezel shows very light wear, quite crisp edge crenellation, insert near mint, possibly replaced, translucent top bubble flush with surface; bracelet shows medium wear, medium stretch, few MFS to refreshed satin finishing; crown shows little wear, one turn of good threads; good crystal; left finger-tight for auction inspection, seal before wear. | $8,000 - $10,000 |
| 115 | WW - Patek Philippe, Genève, Calatrava automatic with date and checkered bezel, ref 3802/100, 33mm x 39mm to lug tips, original 18K gold WR snap-back gasketed case, Patek Philippe leather strap with 18K Patek Philippe tang-type buckle, original ivory white (ivoire glacé) porcelain dial, 29J cal 310SC, s#1440940, case #2838937, triple signed, with both inner and outer boxes, Patek Philippe paperwork and Certificate of Origin. Mvt: GRO, pristine mvt condition, no oxide, pristine solid gold rotor; pristine dial; pristine hands; mint case shows hardly any wear, a few micro-nicks to sharp edges, very few MFS to top, some to back with a few scuffs, no dents or dings; logo crown shows no wear, crisp Calatrava cross; good sapphire crystal; inner box near mint, outer box scratches and chipped, paperwork clean; buckle shows little wear, strap lightly worn. Back sealed, requires press to close. | $5,000 - $7,000 |
| 116 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Submariner Date, ref 16613, sapphire crystal, QS, 40mm x 47mm to lug tips, 18K & stainless steel original case and Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp, original sapphire blue dial, 31J cal 3135, s#P717104, triple signed with signed clasp, bracelet ref 93253, ref 701 end links, DE4 date code, inside back ref 2160, together with original matching Rolex punched chronometer and warranty certificate, Submariner service booklets in wallet, Rolex polishing cloth, anchor, both inner and outer Rolex boxes. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition, mint rotor, no oxide; dial pristine; hands pristine; head shows very little wear, hardly any MFS, one small scuff on upper right lug; case-back with original hologram sticker conserved by used clear sticker, leaving back near mint and unworn with the sticker removed; bezel shows very little wear, mint insert; bracelet shows light wear, light stretch, many MFS; crown shows hardly any wear, good full turns of threads; good sapphire crystal; resealed for auction. Boxes and paperwork near mint overall. | $5,600 - $7,000 |
| 117 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Yacht-Master Chronometer, ref 16622, sapphire crystal, QS, 41mm x 48mm to lug tips, stainless steel original case and Oyster bracelet with flip-locking deployment clasp, rotating platinum bezel, original platinum dial, 31J cal 3135, s#K419803, triple signed with signed clasp, bracelet ref 78760, inside back ref 2180. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition, near mint rotor, no oxide; dial pristine; hands pristine; head shows very light wear, some MFS to top but hardly any to complete original back satin, nick on back edge above crown guard, not visible on the wrist; bezel shows very light wear, slight reduction to edge notches, many MFS with scuffs to the frosted field; bracelet shows light wear, light stretch, profuse MFS to clasp and all links, edge reduction noticeable on clasp; crown shows hardly any wear, good full turns of threads; good crystal; resealed for auction. Boxes and paperwork near mint overall. | $4,400 - $6,600 |
| 118 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner, ref 1680, acrylic crystal, 40mm x 48mm to lug tips, stainless steel original case, extendable Oyster bracelet with flip-locking deployment clasp, original silvered dial, 26 J cal 1570, s#5368022, ca 1978, triple signed with signed clasp, bracelet ref 93150, inside back ref 1680. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition, near mint rotor (MFS), no oxide; dial mint; hands mint; head shows light wear, many MFS and scuffs to lugs; bezel shows light wear, excellent insert with hardly any MFS, original bubble; bracelet shows light wear, profuse MFS and scuffs, light stretch, clasp with profuse MFS and FS; crown shows very light wear. A crease plus scratches and scuffs to logo top, threads on case tube no longer engage crown, showing visible reduction and full verdigris in threads, new tube needed at least, internal crown threads unexamined; lightly scratched crystal; resealed for auction. | $4,600 - $6,000 |
| 119 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner, ref 5513, mineral crystal, 40mm x 47mm to lug tips, stainless steel original case, leather strap with generic buckle, original black meters first tritium dial, 26J cal 1520, s#3852492, triple signed, inside back ref 5513, marked IV.71, produced in the fourth quarter of 1971. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, near mint rotor, no oxide; dial mint; hands mint; head shows little wear, some MFS, impressions on lug-backs from bracelet use, FS from pin removal; bezel shows very light wear, MFS at edges, a few nicks to insert with some cloudy patches, luminous top bubble replaced with clear, a crease in the insert to one side; crown shows little wear, few MFS, good full turns of threads; good domed mineral crystal; resealed for auction. | $4,600 - $6,000 |
| 120 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, s#123, the 23rd watch produced, assembly #15 under cock and repeated twice under dial, the motion wheels each bearing matching assembly #5, very early series I, model 1858-C divided plate (Geller system), N-S (just over 19S), rare, very heavy coin silver OF original or purpose-made "JTS&Co" case with matching serial #123, probably dating from the 1860's and with ET silver cuvette, KWKS, WE-SSD without signature bearing maker's initial "F" on back, lever escapement with upright pallets, 17J, central settings in gold both front and back, dispensing with the setting cup and virgule mount, gilt mvt with variant color as is typical. Our recent accumulated serial and assembly numbers for model 1858 in the lower numbers are s#111-(#11), s#123-(#15), s#137-(#37), s#151-(#61), s#175-(#17), s#209-(#34), s#234-(#59), s#404-(54), s#453-(#93), s#490-(#40) and s#518-(#68), suggesting no dependable pattern below s#300 or so. The present example has the maintaining power spring under the dial operating against a squared screw, rarely seen, but all of the early mvts have the holes pre-drilled and tapped no matter which device is included. Gross weight of assembled watch 113.8 dwt (177.0 g). Among the earliest Howards known, patterns have emerged suggesting that some initial mvts produced may have been set aside for some time before casing and dialing. Several have come to light with cases from the 1860's that follow the tradition of purpose-made cases, carrying the precise number of the mvt. The present example has a retailer's mark seen on early New York Watch Co watches, by J T Scott & Co, who state they were "established 1847" and "Jobbers in all American movements and cases." They were located two buildings down from E Howard's New York office on Maiden Lane. Somewhere published is a list of prominent clients of E Howard from the 1880s and J T Scott & Co is listed. (Thank you to Tom Rumpf and Clint Geller for this information regarding the case mark!) This may be the earliest E Howard & Co signed model 1858-C divided plate known, the earlier s#111 being signed by Howard & Rice but with the earliest known E Howard & Co signed dial. We are always eager to hear of others, especially when examined in detail. The cock decoration and markings, as well as barrel plate engraving, are identical for both s#111 and s#123. Howard & Rice was formed after an early bankruptcy of the Waltham venture, making watches with special upright pallet lever escapement from Waltham material. With the inclusion of G P Reed in the next post-Waltham venture, the model 1858 divided plate model was created. We learn something new with each early example we discover. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, typically inconsistent gilding, the gilding within the engraving on the barrel bridge is unusually bright, as if re-gilt at some point but then rubbed away from the plate itself; by comparison, there is minor speckle and etching to the main plate with little gilding remaining; dial plain and perfect; hands of later Howard type, excellent with minor bends; case shows light wear, profuse MFS, no dents or dings; bow tight, thinned and uneven at top; good glass crystal. An historic example. | $15,000 - $30,000 |
| 121 | APW - Illinois, "26 Ruby Jewels," Benjamin Franklin, USA in two-tone damascene, rarest of the rare, 18S, scarce 14K solid gold Illinois SO recase, SW-LS, matching signed but restored WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement, capped third wheel, jeweled barrel arbor, GJS, tiny checkerboard center pattern gilt & NI damascene with spiderweb surround, s#2019428. Gross weight of assembled watch 76.1 dwt (118.4 g). Considered a 4-star rarity in the Complete Guide. This watch is four numbers before s#2019432, and only 17 numbers before s#2109445, both sold in our galleries, all from the same private collection. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, sparse microspeckle, etching, faint cloudiness, slight overwashing, marring to cock cap, tiny oxide only; dial professionally reglazed to obscure any restoration, leaving curved edges at sinks and waviness to surface; hands excellent, oxide patches; case shows very light wear, many MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $8,000 - $14,000 |
| 122 | APW - G P Reed, Monitor with winding indicator and outstanding patriotic dial, 15-16S (actually L-S), nickel alloy OF SB&B recase, SW-LS while retaining KW square, fancy O'Hara style WED with impressed sunken seconds and WI, American flag above center with Reed signature below, lever escapement, 15J, GJS, parallel spotted pattern NI damascene, s#326. Wing Collection. Mvt: Ticks and stops, now fully wound, will run with additional pressure, very gummy, needs OH, excellent mvt condition overall; dial with hls crossing at center of WI area only, otherwise perfect; hands in mint blue, seconds alone is purple; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; bow pivots freely, crown probably original to mvt, fitting too tightly for comfortable winding, showing little wear; good glass crystal. Perhaps the greatest G P Reed dial in existence. | $7,000 - $10,000 |
| 123 | APW - Hamilton, 23J hunting grade 947 marked "Extra," 18S, sidewinder format, GF Fahys recased HC, SW-LS, WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, GJS, DR, radiant rope-twist pattern NI damascene with pinwheel surrounds, s#121845, partial matching number on balance, 1218XX obscured by lathe polishing. Considered a four-star watch in the Complete Guide. This watch, from a designated production run of grade 943, was ultimately sold to "...Anderson" with the designation "(947)" next to the name, the writing before illegible, the subsequent two numbers sold to J W Forsinger but without legible designation. The NAWCC website search engine places total production at 310 for grade 947, but this early run of grade 943 contains some watches upgraded to 947, with notations to the side, and it is unknown if this count contains those. The page for this serial 943 range is quite illegible, making establishment of total 947 production difficult. Mvt: Running, but the balance has errors in round, browning of the double roller, lathe polishing of the underside of the spar, will need some expert adjustment and testing, fine mvt condition overall (looks near mint before the details), scratches at escape cap, MFS on cock foot, oxide rash over regulator which is also adjusted to its extreme position; dial perfect, etching only; hands fine, light oxide and rubbing, odd mismatch; case shows little wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, fairly crisp complete detail; undersize gold bow pivots freely and is thinned at apex, replaced crown shows very light wear, stem has too much play; now with good glass crystal, not the scored plastic variety seen in photo. | $5,000 - $8,000 |
| 124 | APW - Hamilton, 23J hunting grade 947, 18S, sidewinder format, RGP OF Keystone Victory recase, SW-LS, WE Montgomery DSD, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, GJS, DR, radiant rope-twist pattern NI damascene with pinwheel surrounds, s#163895, matching number on balance. Considered a three-star watch in the Complete Guide. This watch, from a designated production run of grade 947, was sold to Otto Young & Co in 1914, the prior number ultimately sold to J W Forsinger, and the subsequent number sold to A N Anderson. The NAWCC website search engine places total grade 947 production at 310, but there is an early run of grade 943 that contains some watches upgraded to 947, with notations to the side, and it is unknown if this count contains those. At least one of the 943 pages is quite illegible, making it difficult to establish just what was produced. Mvt: Running, excellent mvt condition overall, some MFS; dial with impact chip at lever still mostly in place, with single hl from there through 5; hands mismatched replacements with mint luster, the hour with split hub that was catching on the minute until we staked it; case shows light wear, very thin edge brassing and more brassing on pendant, many MFS, some light dents or dings to back, some edge detail remaining; bow in plated nickel, most of the plating gone, tight, correct style, crown shows light wear; worn and scratched plastic crystal. | $5,000 - $8,000 |
| 125 | APW - Illinois, "26 Ruby Jewels" Pennsylvania Special, two-tone, "Adjusted to 6 Positions, Double Roller," 18S, nicely made gilt brass OF display case with false boxes, snap bezels, heavy gold bow with stops, SW-LS, WE Gothic DSD signed "Pennsylvania Special," fully capped lever escapement, capped third wheel and jeweled barrel arbor, GJS, concentric arcaded pattern gilt & NI damascene, black lettering, s#1742834 from the second run of 200. In outstanding condition. Mvt: Running after pallet lube, but the cap oil is still dry, runs beautifully with only slight additional pressure applied to train, near mint mvt condition overall, hardly any oxide or faint speckle; dial perfect; hands near mint; case shows little wear, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings; solid gold bow is tight but asymmetrically thinned at center, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystals. Super mvt and dial condition in great case for display. | $6,000 - $8,000 |
| 126 | APW - Illinois, Washington Watch Co, one of the rarest of the rare, "Greenwich, 23 Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Jewels" marked on central bridge, model 10 grade 710, total production of 30 or less in this run, six of which have been documented, 16S, GF OF Keystone J Boss recase, SW-LS, WE-DSD signed "Washington Watch Co," fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, DES, GJS, micro-crosshatch NI damascene center with radiant surround, s#3377357. The only other Greenwich example from this run we have had is s#3377372, which we have handled three times in the last 10 years. Thanks to the excellent research of Fred Hansen, we now know that the total production of model 9 grade 770 was 50 in one run, while the total production of model 10 grade 710 was 70 over three runs, the first one being a sub-run of only ten watches within a larger mixed run. Thank you Fred! Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, light oxide patches over most of the click wheel, FS and marring at cock cap setting site; dial hl at 3 and 8, glaze etched, small fingerprint etching; excellent purple hands, some rubbing; near mint case shows hardly any wear, some MFS in shield, no dents or dings, crisp detail; tight unworn bow, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal. | $5,000 - $7,000 |
| 127 | APW - J P Stevens Watch Co, early s#39 with Stevens Patent regulator, 16-17S, HC mvt in sidewinder format nickel alloy OF Illinois display recase, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, GJS, gold regulator disk, chessboard pattern NI damascene, s#39. Wing Collection. Mvt: Ticks and stops, very gummy, staff good, escapement turns over, excellent mvt condition overall, some MFS and scuffs; dial with edge chips to copper from 4 to 5edge flake below seconds, sliver at 10:30, large painted patch in seconds, other hls and fractures; hands excellent, tips bent a bit upward; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail; bow tight, crown shows little wear; good glass crystals. | $4,000 - $7,000 |
| 128 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, s#175, the 75th watch produced, assembly #17, very early series I, model 1858-A (Geller system), N-S (just over 19S), heavy coin silver G W Luce OF recase with fairly good alignment, other locator pin holes, ET silver cuvette, hunting back, KWKS, WE-SSD with elegant two-line script signature, lever escapement with upright pallets, 15J, gilt mvt. As we accumulate very early production examples, we recall s#111, the 11th watch produced, with original Howard & Rice plates, which carried the matching assembly #11 in the same three locations. Photos under the dial of the present watch and s#111 are identical except that the maintaining power click spring operates under the dial against a square screw, rather than the spring being between the plates. Our recent accumulated serial and assembly numbers for model 1858 in the lower numbers are s#111-(#11), s#137-(#37), s#175-(#17), s#209-(#34), s#234-(#59), s#404-(54), s#453-(#93), s#490-(#40) and s#518-(#68). All have the identical under-dial layout with two plate holes for under-dial version of the retaining power spring, used only in the present example and s#209, unused in all others. Only the orientation of the assembly number on the pillar plate of #11 is rotated 90 degrees unlike subsequent examples. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; dial with faint hl from 4 to 5; minute and seconds hands near mint, hour made up to match; case shows very light wear, many MFS, no dents or dings; bow tight, unworn, push shows little wear; good glass crystal. | $4,000 - $6,000 |
| 129 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, s#234, the 134th watch produced, assembly #59 throughout, early series I, model 1858-A (Geller system), N-S (just over 19S), 18K marked and tested C&AP recased HC with ET gold cuvette, KWKS, WE-SSD with two-line arched script signature, lever escapement with upright pallets, 15J, gilt mvt. Our recent accumulated serial and assembly numbers for model 1858 in the lower numbers are s#111-(#11), s#137-(#37), s#175-(#17), s#209-(#34), s#234-(#59), s#404-(54), s#453-(#93), s#490-(#40) and s#518-(#68). All these prior numbers have the identical under-dial layout with two plate holes for under-dial version of the retaining power spring seen only in s#175 and s#209, with all other locator holes clean and screw-holes threaded. While the case has no other screw-marks, and alignment is nearly perfect, the single locator pin-hole at 7 does not correspond to two pin-sites on the pillar plate, and the installed pin beneath one of these goes below the internal ridge to hold, but not orient, the mvt in the case. Gross weight of assembled watch 74.2 dwt (115.4 g). Mvt: NR, staff pivots now too short, the lower with ridge below the cone, a washer beneath the cock foot did nothing to help, tries to run and will briefly, excellent mvt condition overall; dial hl from center to 1, forked hl from center to seconds, several faint hls below seconds, manufacturing edge flaws at 8:30 and 12; hands excellent original with polished spades; case shows abundant wear, many MFS, no dents or dings, clear deeper detail, but any ET detail is now gone, leaving a ghost of the central button in back; bow tight, push shows abundant wear but no break or loss; good glass crystal. | $4,000 - $6,000 |
| 130 | APW - Howard & Rice, Boston Watch Co, upright pallet escapement, 18S, coin silver OF original CJ&Bro case (C Jacot & Bro, Philadelphia, 1852-1871), ET silver cuvette, American eagle hallmark, KWKS, WE-SS pinned-foot dial, lever escapement of style unique to Howard & Rice, with pallet floating below the plane of the escape wheel, and broad perpendicular pallet stones meeting the club teeth, 15J, gilt mvt with stamped signature, s#6193. The mvt has another feature in that the regulator curb is actually a hole in an adjustable pin looking like a screw, which can aid in directing the curbing action, as seen with s#6149. The Howard & Rice watches were of a new design, finishing material from the defunct Boston Watch Co (Waltham) at the Howard & Davis factory in Boston, ca 1857-8, just prior to Howard's launch of his own famous venture. Production was probably less than 500. Mvt: GRO despite dry pivots, fine mvt condition overall, cloudy tarnish, speckle and microspeckle; dial with dark edge hls outside of chapter at 7 to 8; hands mint, perhaps ideal replacements; case shows light wear, some MFS and UFS, a dent with scuff on back edge, another flat dent opposite, pinpoint ding above hinge, ET detail fading out evenly, about half gone; bow tight with ample central wear; good glass crystal, minor scratches. Nice original example. | $4,000 - $6,000 |
| 131 | EPW - Maison B Haas, Jeune, Genève-Paris, rare and important patented cover-winding, double-dial, minute repeating perpetual calendar watch displaying two time zones, 59mm, massive 18K gold original HC with full signature and attributes engraved within both covers, the bow acting as a switch for hunting operation of front and back covers, the back opening to reveal the perpetual calendar WED with sunken month and day dials, sweep date, and aperture at top for lunar phases, the entire calendar mechanism on a single plate hinged together with the bezel, allowing both to be lifted upward away from the mvt; the front cover opening to reveal the WE time dial with sunken seconds and second time zone dials, wound by opening and closing the front cover, LS by crown with additional lever for advancing the second time zone in 15-minute intervals, fully capped lever escapement, fully jeweled repeat train down to the hammers, probably 31J plus jeweling, if any, within the calendar mechanism, fausses-côtes NI damascene, s#15721, number repeated on case and under dial. Gross weight of assembled watch 124.3 dwt (193.3 g). In near mint condition throughout - Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, mild cloudiness, one plate scratch; good repeat function and bright tone; good calendar functions; dials perfect front and back; hands mint front and back; case shows hardly any wear, some MFS to plain polished areas, no dents or dings, crisp ET detail without reduction; bow tight, directing opening of front and back covers flawlessly, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystals. A fabulous watch. | $20,000 - $40,000 |
| 132 | EPW - LeCoultre & Cie, "Grand Complication" minute repeating, perpetual calendar, chronograph with moonphase, 56mm, superbly constructed massive purpose-made 14K rose gold HC with gold cuvette, Swiss made and hallmarked to the highest standards of any original, SW-LS, WED, lever escapement with sunken registers and aperture for lunar phases, fully capped lever escapement, fully jeweled repeat train down to hammers, 32J, fausses-côtes NI damascene mvt with signature beneath one hammer, s#39590, mvt ca 1880. Gross weight of assembled watch 125.7 dwt (195.5 g). In top condition. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition overall; good repeat, calendar and chronograph functions; dial perfect; hands near mint; case shows hardly any wear, some MFS, no dents or dings; bow tight, unworn, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal. | $20,000 - $26,000 |
| 133 | EPW - La Esmeralda, Mexico (City), top-grade lady's minute repeating gold hunter, 38mm, 18K original HC with signed gold cuvette also engraved, "Répétition à Minutes, Qualité Supérieure," SW-LS, signed WE-SSD, lever escapement with capped escape, fully jeweled repeat train through the hammers, at least 27J, fausses-côtes NI damascene, s#6793. Gross weight of assembled watch 30.2 dwt (46.9 g). Top grade lady's repeaters of this quality are extremely hard to find. Joyeria La Esmeralda, established in 1865 at Ave Madero 51, was to Mexico City what Tiffany's was to New York, a highly elegant jewelry store catering to the country's elite, operating out of an architecturally gorgeous building with corner entrance. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; good repeat function and tone; dial perfect; hands near mint; near mint case shows hardly any wear, hardly any MFS, a small light dent in front, no dings, complete ET detail; bow tight, unworn, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal. A gem. | $5,000 - $8,000 |
| 134 | EPW - Barraud's, Cornhill, London (Paul Philip Barraud, member Clockmakers' Company from 1796 until his death in 1820, famous for making copies of Mudge's timekeepers with Jamison and Howells), pocket chronometer with Earnshaw escapement, fusee drive, 58mm, coin silver OF original pair cases of unique style bearing London hallmarks for 1814, casemaker's incuse mark "JM" for James Melvill of 4 King Street, Clerkenwell, his mark registered in September of 1814, the inner hinged at 6 along with the mvt and bearing the matching stamped number, the outer with the same number scribed inside, the pendant with matching date letter and incuse maker's mark "RI," unknown at this date, possibly an earlier mark for pendant maker Richard Jones, who registered his "RJ" mark in 1835, KWKS, off-white signed ED with seconds at 12, gold hands, blued seconds with gold hub, fully capped spring-detent chronometer escapement in Earnshaw style, 11J, DES, gilt mvt with elegant sunken balance area, elegant engraved foliate scrolled balance cock, s#684. Gross weight of assembled watch 100.8 dwt (156.7 g). The watch is in outstanding condition. Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show mint gilding with few MFS, near mint barrel plate with UFS, hardly any oxide on steel and brilliantly blued components; dial perfect, the color reminiscent of later Willis dials; hands mint; original outer case shows little wear, some MFS, natural medium tarnish, no dents or dings; button latch good; original inner case shows less wear, some MFS, no dents or dings; bow & pendant original, bow tight; good domed glass crystal with minor MFS. Top notch. | $5,000 - $7,000 |
| 135 | EPW - "Courvoisier & Comp" (Courvoisier & Compagnie, Paris, Chaux-de-Fonds and Geneva, active 1811-1835, also "Courvoisier Frères" referring to the brothers Henri and Frederic), skeletonized Jaquemarts automaton fusee, 56mm, silver OF original case with signed spring-loaded gilt cuvette, casemaker's incuse mark "GFO," KWKS, WE chapter ring at center, multicolor gold figures in surround revealing repeating mechanism beneath, fully engraved front plate, verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced and foliate scrolled two-footed balance bridge, without visible number. Gross weight of assembled watch 84.8 dwt (132.0 g). In exceptional condition. Mvt: GRO, could use fresh lubrication, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show near mint gilding under slight oil smear that removes with rodico, no oxide on mint steel components; good repeat function and tone; dial nearly perfect, tiny edge sliver at 47 minutes; hands fine, hour incorrect; mint original case shows hardly any wear, no MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail, mint cuvette; tight bow & pendant original; good English-style domed bull's-eye glass crystal, this type typically seen with plain domed crystal. | $4,000 - $6,000 |
| 136 | APW - Adams Perry Watch Manufacturing Co, Lancaster, 19S, nicely recased 3 oz class coin silver Fahys HC with nickel cuvette and gold hinges, SW-SS, WE-SSD, fully capped lever escapement, 20J, GJS, gilt mvt, s#1465. Gross weight of assembled watch 104.3 dwt (162.3 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, sparse microspeckle, one plate scratch, no oxide; dial has edge fracture at 5 with hl, as if it had had a lever but apparently a knife impact from opening the bezel at the site of the prior used lever slot, fleck at seconds hole, small fracture and hls at 10, other edge flecks and flake; hands near mint; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, complete and fairly crisp detail; bow tight, nickel crown shows light wear; good glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 137 | APW - Ball Hamilton, grade 998 Elinvar, Official RR Standard, 16S, GF OF original Ball ORRS Keystone J Boss case with stirrup bow, SW-LS, WE-SSD, fully capped lever escapement with prototype AMAC balance system, blued Elinvar HS, jeweled barrel arbor, GJS, GCW, bull's-eye pattern NI damascene, s#B648535, ca 1940. Considered a two-star watch in the Complete Guide. Mvt: GRO, excellent plus mvt condition overall, some MFS, minor marring to cock cap, hardly any oxide; dial hls from center to 11, between 3 and 4, microfleck at seconds hole, FS in seconds; hands mint; case shows little wear, many MFS and scuffs across back detail, light back dent, sharp ding at base of band, nearly complete back detail, reduced at shoulder bevel; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; plastic crystal with MFS, needs buffing. | $1,200 - $1,800 |
| 138 | APW - Ball Hamilton, grade 998 Elinvar, Official RR Standard, 16S, GF OF original Ball ORRS Keystone J Boss case with stirrup bow, SW-LS, WE-SSD, fully capped lever escapement with prototype AMAC balance system, blued Elinvar HS, jeweled barrel arbor, GJS, GCW, bull's-eye pattern NI damascene, s#B649352, ca 1941. Considered a two-star watch in the Complete Guide. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, light sanding to regulator, a few MFS, settings tarnished; dial with faint hl below seconds, short scratch at 1 looking like hl; hands mint; case shows little wear, many MFS, one faint back dent, no dings, complete detail; bow pivots freely, crown shows very light wear and incipient break; plastic crystal with MFS. | $1,200 - $1,800 |
| 139 | APW - Ball Hamilton, grade 998 Elinvar, Official RR Standard, 16S, GF OF original Ball ORRS Keystone J Boss case with stirrup bow, SW-LS, WE-SSD, fully capped lever escapement with prototype AMAC balance system, blued Elinvar HS, jeweled barrel arbor, GJS, GCW, bull's-eye pattern NI damascene, s#B649867, ca 1941. Considered a two-star watch in the Complete Guide. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, some MFS, cap marring; dial with complex edge fracture above seconds; hands excellent; case shows little wear, no brassing, profuse MFS, two round punch marks forming shallow dents on back, complete edge detail; bow tight, dented at back top of eyelet along with several dings along top, another ding inside bow, crown shows light wear and break; unusually high flat-dome glass crystal with scratches. | $1,200 - $1,800 |
| 140 | APW - Ball Hamilton, grade 998 Elinvar, Official RR Standard, 16S, GF OF original Ball ORRS Keystone J Boss case with stirrup bow, SW-LS, WE-SSD, fully capped lever escapement with prototype AMAC balance system, blued Elinvar HS, jeweled barrel arbor, GJS, GCW, bull's-eye pattern NI damascene, s#B652608, ca 1942. Considered a two-star watch in the Complete Guide. Mvt: Ticks and stops, runs with pressure applied to train, needs OH, excellent mvt condition overall, some small oxide filaments on winding wheels, minor oxide on regulator; dial has now been cleaned, with only infinitesimal rust specks remaining in the seconds, the remainder perfect and with mint luster; hands near mint, some bloom on the back of the seconds; case shows light wear, no brassing, some MFS, no dents or dings, finer detail vanishing overall; bow pivots freely, has some surface residue, crown shows light wear and brass highlights; the good glass crystal now cleaned and the glue residue removed, looking great compared to the photos. | $1,200 - $1,800 |
| 141 | APW - Ball Hamilton, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, grade 999A type 1 (Zimmerla-Kroenker classification), 18S, GF OF recase with locomotive decoration on back, SW-LS, WE-SSD with BLF logo, fully capped lever escapement, 21J adjusted, GJS, sun-burst pattern NI damascene, s#118120. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, some MFS, faint cloudiness, oxide powder; dial with edge chip to copper at 4 with hl going over to seconds; mint blue hands replaced, seconds purple; case shows very light wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, fairly complete detail with some reduction, pendant brassing; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 142 | APW - Ball Hamilton, grade 999A type 4, Order of Railway Conductors, 18S, GF OF original "Ball Model" Keystone case, SW-LS, WE-SSD with multicolor ORC logo, lever escapement, jeweled motor barrel, 21J 5P, GJS, sunburst pattern NI damascene, s#644090. Considered a three-star watch in the Complete Guide. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; dial perfect, mint luster; hands near mint, slight mismatch; case shows light wear, fine-line edge brassing including the bezel top, beginning band brassing, few MFS, no dents or dings, unreduced monogram detail; bow tight, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal. | $1,500 - $2,000 |
| 143 | APW - Ball Hamilton, 18S grade 999B type II, "Official ORC Standard," Order of Railway Conductors logo on dial and mvt, nickel alloy OF Keystone "Ball Model" recase, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 17J, GJS, bull's-eye pattern NI damascene, s#118852. Considered a two-star watch in the Complete Guide. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, few MFS, rust specks and filaments on regulator assembly; dial has fracture at 8 with glued chip and minor loss; fine hands, quite oxidized purple, blue replacement seconds; case shows little wear, many MFS, no dents or dings; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal, one tiny check over 6. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 144 | APW - Ball Hamilton, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, grade 999B type 2 (Zimmerla-Kroenker classification), 18S, decorative GF OF "Ball Model" HB&B recase, SW-LS, WE-SSD with BLF logo, fully capped lever escapement, 17J adjusted, GJS, bull's-eye pattern NI damascene, s#118430. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, some MFS with more concentrated tweezer-point marks on balance cock; dial with small edge flakes at 1 and 2, tiny copper exposed by lever, hl from 2 over to center with microfleck under signature, hl bypassing center to seconds, hl below seconds; hands near mint dark purple open spade; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail; bow tight, slight arch, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 145 | APW - Ball Hamilton, grade 999C Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen model with rare brake-wheel damascene, 18S, GF OF Wadsworth Pilot original SO case with crest on back, SW-LS, WE-SSD with black BRT logo graphic, lever escapement, 17J, GJS, uniquely patterned NI damascene with realistic 5-curved-spoke wheel depicting actual locomotive brake-wheel, s#28543. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, a few MFS, hardly any oxide; dial with chip to copper at lever and associated hl; hands later, excellent; case shows very light wear, many MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail with even reduction; plated bow tight but half brass, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 146 | APW - Ball Hamilton, grade 999G type 2, Official Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Standard, mvt marked with BRT logo, 18S, GF OF Supreme recase, SW-LS, WE-SSD with Official RR Standard signature, lever escapement, jeweled motor barrel arbor, sapphire pallets, GJS, DR, 19J, GJS, bull's-eye pattern NI damascene, s#642637. Zimmerla and Kroenker note for this model that a "different motor barrel [was] used above serial number 503,501." Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, faint cloudiness, some MFS, minor oxide powder; dial with barely visible crack from center to 10:30, another between center and seconds, mint luster; excellent hands; case shows very light wear to thin ten-year filling, brassing at base of band, tiny brass highlights on beading, hairline edge brassing, few MFS, one dimpled dent on band, no dings, fine line detail gone at shoulders; brassy replacement bow a bit small, pivots freely, replaced crown shows hardly any wear, pendant brassy; good glass crystal with tiny natural bubbles. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 147 | APW - Ball Hamilton, grade 999G type 2, Order of Railway Conductors, 18S, well-chosen GF OF Wadsworth recase with multicolor gold ORC logo on back, SW-LS, WE-SSD with multicolor ORC logo, lever escapement, jeweled motor barrel, 19J 5P, GJS, bull's-eye pattern NI damascene, s#642786. Considered a two-star watch in the Complete Guide. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, hardly any MFS, very little oxide; dial with invisible hl at 2, another in seconds with short scratch, mint luster; hands near mint; case shows medium wear with edge, pendant and band brassing, some MFS, no dents or dings, ORC detail reduced, color definition receding from letter borders; bow tight fresh replacement, new crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 148 | APW - Ball Hamilton, grade 999H type 1, Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginemen, "B of LE" logo on mvt, 18S, GF OF SO recase, SW-LS, WE-SSD with BLE logo in black, lever escapement, 19J, GJS, bull's-eye pattern NI damascene, s#118764. Considered a two-star watch in the Complete Guide. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, some MFS and FS, tweezer-point marks, powder on regulator; dial with large conchoidal flake at lever, small edge flake at 1, neither quite down to copper, several edge hls at 9, 11:30, and 12 to 1, another between center and seconds; hands fair, mismatched, seconds missing, post present and straight; case shows light wear, brassing on pendant, some MFS, no dents or dings, detail vanishing at shoulders and quite reduced overall; bow pivots freely, crown shows light wear and brass highlights; good glass crystal. | $700 - $1,100 |
| 149 | APW - Rare Ball Hampden marked "Ball's Standard Adjusted Superior Grade Hampden Watch Co," as well as "17 Jewels" and "Trade Mark," 18S, GF OF original HB&B case, SW-LS, WE- SSD marked "Webb C Ball Cleveland O," lever escapement, 17J, gilt bright-work, micrometer regulator, florette center and rope-twist pattern NI damascene, s#761840. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, iridescent sheen to damascene; dial with many hls across, whisk broom from 1 to 9, hls in seconds; hands fine, hour badly bent; case shows little wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail with minimal reduction; bow tight, crown shows little wear but many surface nicks or marks; cloudy plastic crystal with many MFS. | $1,500 - $2,000 |
| 150 | APW - Rare Ball Hampden marked "Ball's Standard Adjusted Superior Grade Hampden Watch Co," as well as "Patent Pinion" and "Trade Mark," 18S, GF OF original or previously unused Fahys SB&B case, SW-LS, WE-SSD marked "Webb C Ball Cleveland O," lever escapement, 16-7J, GJS, micrometer regulator, fancy concentric pattern NI damascene, s#481239. Mvt: GRO, fair-plus mvt condition overall, many MFS and FS, plating rash in the regulator area, plating washout; dial bleached, red minute indications just shadows, hls at 5, 7 and 11 to 12; hands excellent, some lost blue; case shows little wear, some MFS in shield, no dents or dings, crisp detail; bow tight, ideally sized silver crown shows little wear, gold plating gone from highlights; good glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 151 | APW - Ball Howard, marked "B of L E" on mvt, (Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers), made by E Howard & Co, Boston, series VIII adjusted, N-S (just over 19S), GF OF SB&B case, apparently original or perhaps previously unused, SW-SS, WE-SSD marked "Webb C Ball, Cleveland, O," lever escapement, 17J, GJS, radiant wave pattern NI damascene, s#307453. Only 120 Howard B of LE watches are supposed to have been produced. Other examples close to this number have Ball's Patent dials with BLE logo. This example has the initial four-feet with one removed, and under the glaze in back is written, "Howard" along with the foot positions in minutes down to the quarter-minute. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, cloudy plates with many MFS, profuse in places, marred setting tops, little oxide; dial chipped and painted all around the center hole, where it appears this dial did not provide sufficient clearance for the hour hand, also an edge flake at 12 goes into the 60 minute marking; fine original hour hand, minute missing, replaced blue seconds; case shows light wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, the very light ET detail gone almost entirely from back and bezel, while the deeper detail looks quite crisp; bow tight, crown shows medium wear, recently freshly filed for grip; good glass crystal. | $3,000 - $4,000 |
| 152 | APW - Ball Illinois, 16S, GF OF "Ball Official RR Standard" recase with stirrup bow, SW-LS, WE-SSD, special blued skeleton hands for Ball Illinois model, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, 23J, GJS, GCW, bull's-eye pattern NI damascene, s#B800943. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, mint luster with numerous MFS to plates and click wheel; dial with hl at 8, forked hl at 12, hands mint; case shows little wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, sharp detail without reduction; bow with little wear, pivoting freely, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. | $1,800 - $2,400 |
| 153 | APW - Ball Illinois, Official RR Standard, 16S, model consistent 14K white GF OF "Ball Model" recase with stirrup bow, SW-LS, WE-SSD, regular RR style hands, fully capped lever escapement, 23J, GJS, gold center wheel, bull's-eye pattern NI damascene, s#B800144. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, many MFS, occasional FS, cap marring; dial with several long cracks from center to edge; hands have mint blue but large denuded patches on hour; case shows very light wear, some MFS and a scuff running across the striated tops in back, no dents or dings, finer detail vanishing along shoulder; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; now with good glass crystal of perfect dimension installed, all glue residue removed from reflector. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 154 | APW - Ball Waltham, 19J with winding indicator, ultra-rare, 16S, 14K OF Keystone original HB&B case with gold cuvette, SW-LS, original but very damaged WE-TSD, lever escapement, jeweled barrel, 19J, GJS, gold center wheel, bull's-eye pattern NI damascene, s#B235984. Considered a five-star watch in the Complete Guide, a top rarity, one of the most desirable RR grade watches. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, patchy and cloudy plates, tiny corrosion spots, tarnished inset seal, cock cap marring, little oxide, sparse powder on winding wheels and bright-work; dial with multiple wax repairs all around seconds, inside 10, small chips above WI, cracks in center, two cracks in WI, hl in seconds; hands near mint; case shows medium wear, many MFS, no dents, one back ding, ET detail gone, remaining detail vanishing, band detail complete but reduced; bow tight but substantially thinned, crown shows medium wear and break, a section of cladding missing; good glass crystal. | $3,000 - $5,000 |
| 155 | APW - Ball Waltham, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, 16S, nickel alloy unmarked OF display case, SW-LS, WE-SSD with multicolor BLF logo, lever escapement, jeweled barrel, 19J, GJS, GCW, bull's-eye pattern NI damascene mvt with gold BLF seal, s#B0542378. Considered a two-star watch in the Complete Guide. Mvt: Running at diminished amplitude, needs lube at least, excellent-plus mvt condition overall, a scratch at the case screw, other MFS, minor regulator oxide, minor cap marring; dial damaged, yellow paint repairs at 11:30 and above 4, several hls from each; hands excellent but for smaller size; case shows hardly any wear, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings; bow tight, unworn, replaced crown shows light wear and break; good glass crystals. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 156 | APW - Columbus, Railway King in two-tone, 18S, low-karat rose gold false box-hinged recased HC with gold cuvette, marked 14K, SW-LS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, 16-17J, concentric pattern gilt & NI damascene, s#345088. Gross weight of assembled watch 79.9 dwt (124.2 g). Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, patch and sparse speckle on plates, color definition fading; dial has multiple hls; excellent hands; case shows very light wear, sine MFS, no dents, some tiny dings on both covers, a bend on the edge of the back cover, detail fading and vanishing around shoulder bevels, incipient joint exposure; bizarre replacement bow is tight, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 157 | APW - Cornell Watch Co, mvt signed "C T Bowen, Chicago," 18S, heavy 18K marked and tested "CWCo" (Cornell Watch Co) recase, the stamp in pointed banner cameo, the case screw matching but the lever opening altered poorly, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 11-15J, gilt mvt, s#23037. Gross weight of assembled watch 91.8 dwt (142.8 g). Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, some light file marks and UFS under the balance, scratches on the barrel at the T-hole, hardly any microspeckle; dial with faint hl between center and seconds, tan discoloration overall; hands excellent replacements, the minute of larger scale; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, complete ET detail with little reduction, unsightly modification of what appears to be the original bezel; bow tight, unworn, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal. One will want to weld in the missing segment on the bezel, or find the mvt with folding lever that was in the case. | $1,800 - $2,400 |
| 158 | APW - Cornell Watch Co, mvt signed "John Evans, Chicago Ill," 18S, 10K rose gold original AWCo HC with ET gold cuvette, eagle hallmark, KWKS, WE-SSD with Cornell signature, lever escapement, 11-15J, gilt mvt, s#16581. Gross weight of assembled watch 67.3 dwt (104.7 g). Mvt: Fully wound, ticks and stops, very dirty, needs OH, fine mvt condition overall; dial with long intersecting hl and spider; hands fine; case shows very little wear, few MFS, a few light dents in covers, good band, crisp and complete detail; bow tight, hardly worn, flat push shows little wear; lacking crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 159 | APW - Dudley Masonic, model 2, P W Baker Co, 14S, YGF display case, SW-SS, silvered dial with black Art Nouveau numerals, blue outer arrows-out chapter, lever escapement, 19 dark ruby jewels in GJS, gilt mvt with Masonic themes including applied Holy Bible on winding bridge, s#2231. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, golden toning to lower plate; dial excellent; hands near mint; case shows little wear, no MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail; bow replaced, needs plating to match, crown shows medium wear and break; good glass crystal in front, clean plastic crystal in back. | $1,400 - $2,000 |
| 160 | APW - Dudley Masonic, model 3, XL Watch Co, NY, 12S, GF OF original display case, SW-SS, original signed silvered dial with wheat-decorated center, lever escapement, 17J, plain nickel lower plate with gilt bridges, raised silver bible, s#5329. Wing Collection. Mvt: Running, would benefit from OH, excellent mvt condition overall; dial excellent, a few scuffs; hands excellent, black; case shows little wear, no MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail without reduction; bow pivots freely, crown shows little wear; clean plastic crystals. | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| 161 | APW - Elgin, 12S, 14K multicolor gold Roy original true box-hinged Roy HC with gold cuvette and weighted band, SW-LS, fancy O'Hara style WE-SSD with pale green field under gold paillons, lever escapement, 17J, concentric over ribbed pattern NI damascene, s#26870231. Gross weight of assembled watch 47.7 dwt (74.1 g). Mvt: Barely ticking, HS out of curb pins, regulator way off scale, fine mvt condition overall, plates cloudy, oxide spots on winding wheels, as found; dial perfect, scoring and dirt in seconds; hands fine, oxide microspeckle overall; front cover will not stay closed, hinge has old repair, ample wear at latch site, will need laser to build up catch-lip; case shows light wear, many MFS, some dents and dings, large dent in band, reduced detail overall with smoothing of highlights; bow brass, undersized, crown shows medium wear; good glass crystal. | $700 - $1,000 |
| 162 | APW - Elgin, 16S (older dimensions), decorative 14K original Dueber HC converted to OF sidewinder format with hunting bezel and original beaded bezel, two crystals, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, concentric arcaded with ribbed center pattern NI damascene, s#1148260. Gross weight of assembled watch 76.5 dwt (119.0 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, plates cloudy, no oxide, few MFS; dial perfect, light scored stain in seconds, may clean off; hands near mint; near mint case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, crisp and complete detail; bow tight, hardly worn, crown shows little wear; good glass crystals. | $700 - $1,000 |
| 163 | APW - Elgin, 16S, 14K multicolor gold original BWCCo HC with gold cuvette, SW-SS, WE impressed DSD, lever escapement, 17J, arcaded over ribbed pattern NI damascene, s#18046101. Gross weight of assembled watch 57.2 dwt (89.1 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, plates cloudy but otherwise mint; dial perfect; hands mint; case shows little wear, few MFS, many light dents or dings around shoulders, mostly visible inside covers, fairly crisp and complete detail; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 164 | APW - Elgin, 16S, ruggedly constructed 14K original BWCCo HC with gold cuvette, lead weighting in band behind flat springs, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, concentric wave pattern NI damascene, s#7028528. Gross weight of assembled watch 75.4 dwt (117.3 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial perfect; hands excellent, newer seconds; case shows very little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail with hardly any reduction; bow tight, crown shows very light wear and incipient break; good glass crystal. | $800 - $1,100 |
| 165 | APW - Elgin, 18S, 14K multicolor gold AWCo recased HC, engraved presentation on gold cuvette, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, concentric pattern NI damascene, s#4715804. Gross weight of assembled watch 81.3 dwt (126.5 g). Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, much dark speckle; dial perfect; hands excellent; case shows light wear, many MFS, few very light dents or dings, detail reduced over all highlights, some smoothing beginning; plated bow tight and brassy, crown shows medium wear and break; good glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,400 |
| 166 | APW - Elgin, 18S, 14K original Keystone HC with gold cuvette and weighted band, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 17J, concentric arcaded over ribbed pattern NI damascene, s#6728713. Gross weight of assembled watch 83.8 dwt (130.3 g). Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, cloudy plates; dial perfect; hands near mint except for rust patch on minute spade; case shows substantial smooth wear, profuse MFS and rubbing, some light dents and dings, many in band, detail largely gone; bow tight, thinned at apex, crown shows medium wear with brass highlights; good glass crystal. | $900 - $1,200 |
| 167 | APW - Elgin, B W Raymond adjusted, 18S, heavy warranted 14K US Assay rose gold original true box-hinged HC with ET gold cuvette, flat case springs with no weighting in band, SW-LS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#3508072. Gross weight of assembled watch 90.5 dwt (140.8 g). Mvt: GRO after quick pallet lube, great motion, near mint mvt condition overall; dial with two pitchfork cracks at 11 and 3; hands mint; case shows very light wear, some MFS, no dents, only minor dings to covers, ET detail vanishing around the shoulders, the deeper detail quite crisp; bow tight, unworn, brass replacement crown is darkly tarnished, shows little wear, but a nice gold crown would look much better; good glass crystal. | $1,200 - $1,600 |
| 168 | APW - Elgin, B W Raymond with winding indicator, grade 494, 16S, GF OF original Keystone J Boss case, SW-LS, 24-hour WED with sunken seconds and WI, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, 23J 6P, GJS, GCW, DR, narrow parallel line pattern NI damascene, s#34682844. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, faint cloudiness, some MFS, loss of letter blacking; dial hls in center, at 9, below seconds and above WI; near mint hands; case shows very light wear, profuse MFS in back center, no dents or dings; tight bow, crown shows very light wear; glass crystal is scratched. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 169 | APW - Elgin, B W Raymond, 1st model, grade 69, "Pennsylvania Railroad Co" marked on dial, 18S, 3 oz class coin silver OF original Keystone case with silver cuvette, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#46071, with key and repair tag, "Watch No 15." Considered a three-star rarity in the Complete Guide, among the first official RR watches commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Gross weight of assembled watch without key or tag 93.8 dwt (145.8 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall except for two plate spots; dial with faint hl at 10, another below seconds, rubs in seconds; hands mismatched; case shows very light wear, some MFS and FS, no dents or dings; bow tight, slightly thinned at top; good old style flat-domed bull's-eye glass crystal. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 170 | APW - Elgin, B W Raymond, adjusted, 18S, heavy 18K original "LE" HC with ET gold cuvette, "K18" stamp, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#183077, with special key. Gross weight of assembled watch 91.7 dwt (142.5 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial with very light hl at 5; near mint hands; crisp looking case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, complete ET detail with minimal reduction at shoulders, no monogram; tight bow, push shows medium wear and break on one side; good glass crystal. | $1,500 - $2,000 |
| 171 | APW - Elgin, convertible 3/4 plate, 16S (special dimensions), 14K original HC with gold cuvette, SW-LS, rare fancy O'Hara style WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, ribbed center pattern NI damascene with mini-arcaded surrounds, s#2447933. Gross weight of assembled watch 77.2 dwt (120.2 g). Mvt: Ticking, needs OH, fine-plus mvt condition overall, cloudy plates, some light oxide; dial has glaze line from center toward 12, another between center and seconds, edge fleck at 12, circumferential line outside 2, dial shifted toward pendant; hands near mint, seconds too small; case has tight front hinge, preventing the lift spring from providing any lift, shows medium wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail mostly gone; bow tight, thinned at apex, crown shows substantial wear and undermetal highlights; good glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,400 |
| 172 | APW - Elgin, Father Time, grade 388, 16S, 14K OF recase with gold cuvette, SW-LS, fancy O'Hara style WE-SSD, Louis XV hands, fully capped lever escapement, 21J, GJS, GT, DR, concentric arcaded over ribbed pattern NI damascene, s#19462024. Gross weight of assembled watch 65.4 dwt (101.8 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, faint patch on click wheel lightly removed, few MFS, little oxide; dial hl at 7; excellent hands, new seconds; case shows little wear, some MFS and FS, no dents or dings, complete border and band detail with light reduction to the innermost knurling; tight bow, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $1,200 - $1,500 |
| 173 | APW - Elgin, G M Wheeler, 18S, 14K original Gruen HC with gold cuvette, full springs but no weighting in band, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 17J adjusted, crazy checkerboard center pattern NI damascene, s#10808931. Gross weight of assembled watch 79.7 dwt (124.1 g). Mvt: Running, needs fresh lube at least, excellent mvt condition overall, faint cloudiness; dial hl or smudge at 4:30; hands excellent; case shows very light wear, some MFS, very light and small dents or dings to covers and band, nearly complete detail with fading beginning along shoulders; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,400 |
| 174 | APW - Elgin, H H Taylor, 18S, heavy and elegantly decorated 14K original Dueber true box-hinged HC with gold cuvette, lion's head in front, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, ribbed center pattern NI damascene, s#2129550. Gross weight of assembled watch 95.4 dwt (148.4 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus mvt condition overall; dial perfect; hands near mint; near mint case shows hardly any wear, very few MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail; bow tight, hardly any thinning, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. A heavy beauty. | $1,500 - $2,000 |
| 175 | APW - Elgin, H L Culver, 18S, humongous 8 oz class coin silver "BMcC&Co" recased HC with ET silver cuvette, the casemaker remaining unknown, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 11-15J, gilt mvt, s#43885. Gross weight of assembled watch 192.0 dwt (298.6 g), over 10 oz avdp or 9.6 oz troy. Mvt: Ticking but hesitating in the 12-up position, fine mvt condition overall, needs OH and escapement check; dial with edge chips into chapter at 9 and 11, hl between center and seconds, poorly glued seconds dial with edge damage; hands mismatched, fair; case is in good operating condition, with fully functional lift springs doing its job well, the front hinge with minimal play opening exactly to 90 degrees; case shows medium wear, many MFS or UFS, no dents, one back ding leaving short checkered impression; bow loose in worn cups, misshapen and thinned at apex, push has no remnant of silver to brass core, now showing light wear; good glass crystal. Warning: do not wear this watch on a cruise. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 176 | APW - Elgin, Veritas with winding indicator, 16S, decorative GF OF Keystone SB&B recase, SW-LS, Montgomery WED with sunken seconds and WI, fully capped lever escapement with trademark fancy cock cap, jeweled barrel arbor, 23J, fishscale pattern NI damascene center with radiant surround, s#22554455. Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus mvt condition overall, faintest cloudiness, some MFS on cock foot, a few FS on plates, most components mint; dial perfect; hands mint; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail fading only at back edge; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $700 - $1,100 |
| 177 | APW - Elgin, very rare grade 544, B W Raymond with white enamel GCT 24-hour dial, US Army AC plate marking, hacking feature for sweep seconds, 16S, GF OF Keystone SB&B RR recase with no military markings, SW-SS, rare true 24-hour WED marked GCT, fully capped lever escapement, 22J (although only marked 21J), Invar balance, ribbed pattern NI damascene, s#39516437. The Elgin serial number list shows a total production of only 200 of this grade, making it the second most rare grade Elgin produced, while similar to the grade 478 with regular balance (184,500 produced) and the grade 581 with solid/white balance (20,800 produced). The NAWCC Bulletin from April 2002 has an article showing a table of 22J B W Raymond grades; the type of balance and type of barrel for this grade is left blank, apparently for lack of a known example to study. This example has an Invar balance with long overhang, similar to the Guillaume balance with cut in rim of the bi-metallic wheel some distance away from the balance spar. There were two lengths of overhang used, this being the longer one. The present example has regular non-motor barrel. The Army may have rejected this grade for some reason, or a lower cost or better performing alternative was found, accounting for the low production and possibly explaining the civilian casing. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; perfect dial; mint hands; case shows little wear, many MFS, no dents, one tiny ding on back, crisp knurling; tight bow, crown shows little wear; clean plastic crystal. | $500 - $1,000 |
| 178 | APW - Hamilton, early s#97, grade 932, 18S, nickel alloy OF original HB&B case, SW-LS, WE Roman DSD, lever escapement, 17J, concentric and half-florette pattern NI damascene, from the second run of grade 932 and only the fourth run of all. Mvt: GRO, fine-plus mvt condition overall, cloudiness and light speckle, very little oxide, tarnished index and settings; dial with single hl outside chapter at 7:30, edge microflecks from finish grinding; hands excellent; case shows light wear, some MFS, no dents or dings; bow tight, crown shows medium wear with section of cladding lifting; good glass crystal. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 179 | APW - Hamilton, 23J grade 946 with fully marked barrel plate also marked "Extra," 18S, nickel alloy original SO case, SW-LS, unusual WE Montgomery contract DSD marked "A N Anderson EXTRA," fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, GJS, radiant rope-twist pattern NI damascene with pin-wheel surrounds, s#523958. Considered a one-star watch in the Complete Guide. Gross weight of assembled watch 81.2 dwt (126.0 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus mvt condition overall, some MFS, marring to cock cap, minor oxide powder on regulator; dial with chip to copper and crack at lever, missing edge sliver of seconds dial from 30 to 35 seconds; hands fine, black; case shows little wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, complete knurled detail; bow tight, could be thicker gauge, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 180 | APW - Hamilton, grade 946, 18S, warranted 14K US Assay OF HB&B recase with gold cuvette, converted from HC, now with hunting bezel for easy access to lever, SW-LS, Canadian market WE-DSD with 24-hour indications in red, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, 23J, GJS, radiant rope-twist pattern NI damascene with pinwheel surrounds, s#438794. Gross weight of assembled watch 79.9 dwt (124.4 g). Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, cloudy plates, some MFS, scuffs and MFS on bright-work, little oxide, one case half-screw now reduced to quarter-screw; dial perfect, near mint luster; hands excellent, some blue polished away; the latch spring does not quite release the bezel, requiring slight assistance; case shows medium wear, many MFS, many light dents or dings to band, back and bezel, most ET detail gone, deeper detail reduced; bow tight, little worn, ideal replacement crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. | $1,400 - $1,800 |
| 181 | APW - Hamilton, grade 950 Elinvar, 16S, GF OF model A recase, SW-LS, bold Montgomery WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement with prototype AMAC balance system and blued Elinvar HS, jeweled barrel arbor, 23J, GJS, GCW, striped and ribbed pattern NI damascene, s#2612313. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition overall except for refinished click wheel center, marred cock cap and slight MFS at center bridge screw, recently overhauled; dial perfect; hands mint; case shows little wear, no brassing, many MFS, no dents or dings, good detail and edges; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. A fine example for any collection. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 182 | APW - Hamilton, grade 950, 16S, 14K OF original HB&B case, Hamilton signature ring on gold cuvette, SW-SS, WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, 23J, GJS, gold train, narrow ribbed pattern NI damascene, s#1020832. Gross weight of assembled watch 58.0 dwt (90.2 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus mvt condition overall; dial with tiny internal edge fracture above 7, scratch in seconds; hands near mint; case shows very light wear, many MFS, FS and some deeper scratch patterns that look like the back was dancing on a rotating diamond stylus, will require some deeper buffing to remove, back has two small dents or dings; bow tight, light asymmetric wear, crown shows light wear and full brass highlights; good glass crystal. | $900 - $1,200 |
| 183 | APW - Hamilton, grade 991, 16S, decorative 14K original BWCCo HC with engraved gold cuvette, SW-LS, WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement, 21J, GJS, gold train, striking concentric bands of fishscale and radiant pattern NI damascene around small round checkerboard center, s#710956. Gross weight of assembled watch 64.9 dwt (101.0 g). In exceptional condition. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition overall, nearly pristine; dial perfect; hands near mint, one oxide patch on minute spade; mint case shows hardly any wear, hardly any MFS, some light dents or engraving compression only visible inside back cover, crisp and complete detail; bow tight, crown shows very little wear; plastic hunting crystal separating from bezel as usual. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 184 | APW - Hampden, two-tone mvt with "Pennsylvania Special" marked dial, 18S, GF OF original Keystone case, SW-LS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, 17J adjusted, concentric flower pattern gilt & NI damascene, s#2354381. The Hampden version is considered a three-star rarity in the Complete Guide, but we would assume it to be fully marked on both dial and mvt, so this watch is halfway there. We have never had another. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, faint cloudiness, good color definition, very sparse speckle; dial with very faint hl below 4; hands near mint; case shows light wear, some MFS, no dents, a tiny band ding across one knurled top, finer detail faded out around the shoulder and bezel top; gold bow tight, only gradually thinned, crown shows medium wear and break; good glass crystal. | $500 - $1,000 |
| 185 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, model 1858-A (Geller system), series I, N-S (just over 19S), heavy coin silver "D&Co" recased OF with silver cuvette (perhaps Duhme & Co, Cincinnati, active 1871-1889), KWKS, restored WE-SSD with two-line arched signature, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#842, assembly #42. Gross weight of assembled watch 100.8 dwt (156.7 g). Mvt: GRO with cuvette open, stops with cuvette closed, not enough height for what otherwise seems an ideally fitting case, excellent mvt condition overall, limited light oxide on stop-works cover; dial fully glazed to conceal any defects; hands excellent, slight mismatch; case shows substantial smooth wear, profuse MFS, FS and few scratches, no dents or dings, detail gone, solder joint between back planchet and back bezel now showing; nickel replacement bow tight; good glass crystal. | $500 - $1,000 |
| 186 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, model 1858-A (Geller system), series I, N-S (just over 19S), unusual Swiss 14K red gold OF drum-style recase with squirrel hallmarks, gold cuvette drilled widely after the fact for winding and setting, KWKS, WE-SSD with two-line signature, lever escapement with upright pallets, 15J, gilt mvt, s#1277. Gross weight of assembled watch 70.8 dwt (110.2 g). The balance cock, unlike all but the earliest series I Howards, has consistent assembly #77. Finding a Swiss gold case in American style is quite odd, this one with back opening that is an ideal fit, the front equipped with sizing ring and locator hole, frictioned in and concealing the prior locator notch for an original Swiss mvt that was stem-wind pin-set. The matching of the pendant and concealment of the pin were perfectly executed, the winding holes not so well done, and there is still play front to back that could be perfected with a thicker sizing ring. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial with faint hl below seconds; hands near mint; case shows little wear, many MFS, very light small dents or dings to back and knurled edges, complete detail; bow tight; good glass crystal. | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| 187 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, model 1858-B (Geller system), series I with type B plates identified by Geller as having only three lenticular cutouts, N-S (just over 19S), coin silver Dueber recased HC, the silver cuvette cut out to allow winding, setting and observation, KWKS, WE-SSD with single-line block signature, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#1481, matching assembly #81 under cock. Gross weight of assembled watch 78.8 dwt (122.6 g). Mvt: Ticks only briefly and stops, excellent mvt condition overall, has threaded hole in plate for missing case screw in addition to nearby cutout for existing internal case screw; dial with edge chipping and fractures from 10 to 11, hl at 1:30, flakes at center hole, other edge flecks; hands later, fine; case has some stretch to front hinge allowing opening past perpendicular, shows little wear, many MFS, minor back dents, engraving expression within front cover, complete and distinct engraved detail; bow tight, hardly thinned, silver plated brass push shows light wear, all plating gone around the side; good glass crystal. | $500 - $1,000 |
| 188 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, s#419, assembly #69 throughout, series I, model 1858-A (Geller system), N-S (just over 19S), warranted coin silver recased HC with ET silver cuvette, expertly plugged and redrilled, gold hinges, KWKS, WE-SSD with two-line arched signature, lever escapement with upright pallets, 15J, gilt mvt. Our recent accumulated serial and assembly numbers for model 1858 include s#404-(54) and the present watch, s#419-(69), which would be consistent with the beginning of this assembly run at s#351-(01), but s#453-(#93) is off by ten numbers, leaving an unexplained gap. Gross weight of assembled watch 86.9 dwt (135.0 g). Mvt: Running after quick lube, dirty, needs OH, fine mvt condition overall, tarnish, clouds and microspeckle; dial hls below 6, seconds dial glued; hands excellent; case shows light wear, many MFS, FS and scuffs, no dents or dings, only pinpoints, shield detail reduced; bow tight, push shows light wear; good glass crystal. | $1,500 - $2,600 |
| 189 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, s#701 in original gold, the 601st watch produced, assembly #51 under cock, series I, model 1858-A (Geller system), N-S (just over 19S), 14K tested "B&M'C" stamped original HC with American eagle hallmark, ET gold cuvette, KWKS, WE-SSD with two-line arched script signature, original lever escapement with solid gold balance, pallets in the same plane as the escape wheel, original adjustable banking pins by the tail, the brass pins mounted in polished steel, maintaining power spring between the plates, 15J, gilt mvt. Gross weight of assembled watch 92.0 dwt (143.0 g). Case originality is confirmed by the single locator pin and single case-hole at 43 minutes, the small original case half-screw impression matching the diameter of the impression under the second larger replacement case-screw with perfect concentricity, the only alteration being the replaced lift spring that utilizes the original hole with replaced screw holding against the face of the spring. This exceptional original gold cased series I example further demonstrates that the new design of lever escapement probably started with s#651, assembly #01, abandoning both the upright pallets and the front plate hole provisions for under-dial maintaining power spring. The unknown casemaker's mark has been reported on another keywind watch, marked "Greenwich Timekeeper" on face, s#24487, as well as another timepiece at auction in 2015. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; dial with two microflecks at the base of the seconds countersink, microfleck at seconds hole, another edge fleck touching the outer chapter line at 12 minutes; original mint polished spade hour hand (teardrop, as called by Geller and others), newer minute and seconds hands; case shows very light wear, some MFS, one dent on bezel of front cover, very light dings in the band, ET detail vanished at shoulders; bow tight, little worn, push shows light wear; good glass crystal rotates freely, needs glue. | $3,000 - $5,000 |
| 190 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series I, model 1858-A (type A with 5 lenticular cutouts, Geller system), N-S (just over 19S), heavy coin silver "M&C" (unknown) original HC with ET silver cuvette, case #3 with rampant lion hallmark (American but in English tradition), KWKS, WE-SSD with two-line arched signature, lever escapement with upright pallets, 15J, gilt mvt, s#518, assembly #68, consistent with known data indicating assembly numbers in this range starting at s#1 for s#451. Gross weight of assembled watch 83.5 dwt (129.9 g). A top-notch, honest original example, last sold in our galleries in 2015. Report unchanged: Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good poise, near mint plates show no MFS, one blurred spot and some microspeckle, near mint slots & settings, hardly any oxide on bright work, beautiful blued screws throughout; dial perfect, two tiny black firing pits in original surface; hands excellent, some bending to the minute shaft; original case shows light even wear, most ET detail evenly visible, few MFS, soft back dents, a sharp ding in each cover; bow tight, unworn, push shows light wear; good glass crystal. A top original example of the upright pallet model 1858-A. We only failed to note before the tiny dent in band with nearby sharp edge ding. | $3,000 - $4,000 |
| 191 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, model 1858-E (Geller system), series II, N-S (just over 19S), GF OF SW recase with drilled cuvette, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#2656. Mvt: NR, escapement short-cycles in spite of banking-pin position or safety clearance, meaning that the pallet stones will need to be adjusted, upper pivot worn away due to crack in bushing jewel, fine mvt condition overall, faint microspeckle, a little oxide; dial perfect but edge ground expertly to fit under bezel, going into the outer chapter line; hands excellent but mismatched, hour wrong size; case shows little wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail; bow tight, unworn, fixed crown shows light wear and break to either side; glass crystal with light scratches. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 192 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, model 1858-E (Geller system), series II, N-S (just over 19S), heavy quality Ladd-style GF purpose-manufactured HC bearing J Boss 25-year crowned-scales marking, KWKS, WE-SSD with two-line signature, lever escapement with adjustable banking pins by pallet tail, 15J, gilt mvt, s#2626. Gross weight of assembled watch 91.8 dwt (142.7 g). James Boss of Philadelphia operated from 1860-1864 before consolidating with other ventures, his name eventually appearing in Keystone J Boss marked cases with the same crowned or uncrowned stampings. Attributed to James Boss alone, just when this marking was introduced we cannot yet say, but certainly the case is later than the mvt, fits perfectly, and has no signs of any recasing whatsoever. Mounted internally, one case screw has plenty of room behind a case spring to fully engage the lip, while on the opposite side, travel of the opposing screw is limited by the spring, but still catches securely. One might prefer to see a milled space in the case-spring for full engagement of the screw. The case is in beautiful condition, with elegantly engraved monogram on one side and the probable date of case manufacture, 1885, on the other. Mvt: Ticking after quick lube, needs OH, excellent mvt condition overall with clouds on the main plate; the bright work clouds in the photo lifted right off with rodico, showing scratches on the stop-works cover; the female stop-works wheel was inverted with back side up, and when turned over shows scratch-brush work from oxide removal which will need finish polishing; dial with tiny edge hl below seconds; hands mint but mismatched for weight; excellent case shows little wear, many MFS, one slight dent in back cover, complete and fairly crisp detail with hardly any reduction of the very delicate ET decoration at the shoulders; bow pivots freely, shows little wear, push shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 193 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, model 1862-N (Geller classification), series III, N-S (just over 19S), very heavy unsigned coin silver original HC, the silver cuvette elegantly engraved with hands at the setting hole and arrow at the winding hole ironically indicating the wrong direction, KWKS, WE-SSD with two-line script signature, lever escapement with Lange banking, 15J, gilt mvt, s#4048. Gross weight of assembled watch 99.0 dwt (153.9 g). Wing Collection. Mvt: NR, fully wound, good staff, escapement will turn over, needs OH and stud screw, fine mvt condition overall, very dirty, one internal case screw broken off; dial perfect; hands fine, the oxidized polished spade minute now installed right-side up, the hour broken, the seconds excellent; case shows substantial even wear, many MFS, no dents or dings, edge detail fading out on covers, reeded band smoothed in places; lift spring screw-hole alterations; nickel replacement bow loose, push shows substantial wear, worn neatly oval with knife-edge; now with good glass crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 194 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series III with Mershon's patent, N-S (just over 19S), 10-14K rose gold original HC with mock crown, ET gold cuvette, matching case #9701, anchor hallmark in lozenge, horse-head engraving on one side, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#9701. Gross weight of assembled watch 70.0 dwt (110.1 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial with pitchfork hl between 12 and 1, single hl below seconds; hands mint, the minute freshly and beautifully blued; case has loosening front hinge, opening about 110 degrees; case shows light wear, many MFS, slight flat dent in band, no other dings, detail vanishing around shoulders, reduced overall; bow tight, quite thinned at apex, fixed crown shows substantial wear front and back from compulsive pretend-winding, something we see a lot; good glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,400 |
| 195 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series III with Mershon's patent, N-S (just over 19S), nicely decorated 18K gold original WP&Co (Wheeler Parsons) HC with ET gold cuvette, the inside cuvette without BWCCo or BWCF mark, but "D" hallmark in square cameo, perhaps a date letter system that was abandoned, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#12809. Gross weight of assembled watch 85.1 dwt (132.4 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, faint powder, little oxide; dial with only small edge flake touching chapter at 4; hour and seconds hands near mint dark blue, minute tip pitted, fair; case shows very light wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail complete, reduced around shoulders, crisp appearance to deeper detail; bow tight, little worn, push shows little wear, nice edge detail protected by ridge; good glass crystal. | $1,600 - $2,200 |
| 196 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series III, N-S (just over 19S), very heavy warranted 18K original HC with mock crown, beautifully engraved ET gold cuvette, signed "J W Tucker & Co, San Francisco" inside covers, actually made by Wheeler Parsons and with "BWCF" mark within cuvette, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#25625. Gross weight of assembled watch 98.6 dwt (153.2 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial perfect, small red stain at 5; hands near mint, seconds fine; case shows very light wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, nearly complete ET detail with reduction around the shoulders; bow tight, slight thinning at center, fixed crown shows medium to substantial wear front and back from pretend-winding; good glass crystal. | $2,000 - $2,600 |
| 197 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series IV in rayed NI damascene, N-S (just over 19S), heavy warranted 18K WP&Co (Wheeler Parsons) A1 original HC with ET gold cuvette bearing BWCCo stamp within, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, screwed-in jewel settings, engraved balance cock foot, the damascene pattern with origin at center arbor, s#43193. Gross weight of assembled watch 89.8 dwt (139.6 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; dial with forked hl at 7; hands near mint; case shows very light wear, some MFS, very light dents and dings around the shoulders, mostly the back, ET detail vanishing around shoulders; bow tight, slight distension, crown shows very light wear, full gold highlights; good glass crystal. | $1,700 - $2,200 |
| 198 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series IV, N-S (just over 19S), very heavy 14K rose gold tested "JTS&Co" stamped original true box-hinged HC with gold cuvette, overstated "Warranted 18 Carat Fine" stamping not living up to clear test results, covers with elaborate monogram-style initial and 1876 date, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, GJS, gilt mvt, s#46267. Gross weight of assembled watch 98.6 dwt (153.3 g). Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, plate etching and speckle; dial perfect; hands near mint; case shows light wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, detail reduced overall, shoulder detail gone from front; bow was gold plated, may well be original, but is now worn to brass, tight in its settings, crown shows very light wear, full brass highlights; good glass crystal. | $1,600 - $2,200 |
| 199 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series V adjusted, hound grade, broad-footed balance cock with "RR" stamp on inner face by barrel, L-S (just over 15S), heavy 14K EH&Co original Roy case with gold cuvette and weighted band, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, GJS, parallel diamond-profile pattern NI damascene, s#70171, near end of production of the series. Gross weight of assembled watch 90.5 dwt (140.7 g). In exceptional condition. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, few MFS; dial perfect; hands near mint; near mint case shows hardly any wear, few MFS, one small flat dent on band, no other dents or dings, crisp detail; bow tight, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal. | $1,600 - $2,200 |
| 200 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series V, adjusted to heat & cold, horse grade, L-S (just over 15S), heavy 14K Jeannot & Shiebler original HC with glazed observation cover over mvt, gold cuvette bearing 1890 presentation, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, GJS, parallel diamond-profile pattern NI damascene, s#64885. Gross weight of assembled watch 80.8 dwt (125.7 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall with the exception of two oxide patches on whiplash; dial perfect with mint luster; hands mint, seconds short; case shows light wear, few MFS, one ding on front shoulder, ET detail vanished around shoulders, fading evenly otherwise; bow tight, thinning at apex, crown shows medium wear with smooth brass highlights; good glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,400 |
| 201 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series VI adjusted, G-S (just over 6S), very rare and heavy basse-taille and champlevé enamel 18K original case with scalloped band, ET gold cuvette engraved "Lizzie from John, Wednesday, June 12, 1878," SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#101103. Gross weight of assembled watch 43.5 dwt (67.8 g). Originally sold by us in 2014, the previous consignor believed this to from a member of the Howard family to his beloved wife whom he called Lizzie, time frame fitting, but it would be helpful to know who that Howard family member was. Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus mvt condition overall, very little oxide, few MFS, light plate tarnish; dial with chip on seconds sink, hls below seconds; hands near mint, tiny patch on hub; case shows little wear, many MFS to enamel surface, no dents or dings, complete detail with minimal reduction around shoulders; enamel with loss to clear coat only beneath bird, readily restorable, back enamel with only tiny clear coat loss at top of central flower, both panels could use fresh clear coat to make scratches vanish; bow tight, minimal wear at apex, crown shows very light wear with brass highlights; good glass crystal. | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| 202 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series VI, G-S (just over 6S), heavy 14K EH&Co original HC by Keller & Untermeyer with gold cuvette, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, GJS, gilt mvt, s#104280. Gross weight of assembled watch 39.0 dwt (60.7 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, some small light speckle; dial perfect; hands mint; near mint case shows very little wear, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail with little reduction; bow tight, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. | $700 - $1,100 |
| 203 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series VII adjusted, deer grade, N-S (just over 19S), heavy 14K multicolor gold EH&Co original HC with elegant 1888 presentation on gold cuvette, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, GJS, unusual parallel triple-arcaded pattern NI damascene with peaked microwave accents and surround, s#223610. Gross weight of assembled watch 84.6 dwt (131.5 g). Mvt: Runs and stops, the HS coils stick readily, needs OH, excellent mvt condition overall, many MFS; dial perfect, soft luster; hands near mint; near mint case shows very little wear, hardly any MFS, no dents, a minor ding visible only inside, crisp detail, only the edges of the shield show reduction; bow tight, unworn, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $2,000 - $2,600 |
| 204 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series VII adjusted, N-S (just over 19S), heavy 18K original HC with ET gold cuvette, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, GJS, gilt mvt, s#202251. Gross weight of assembled watch 95.9 dwt (149.2 g). Mvt: NR, now fully wound, ticks with additional pressure applied to train, needs OH, fine mvt condition overall, plate stains may clean away, spars speckle; dial with single faint hl below seconds; hands near mint, slight minute bend; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail fading along shoulders; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $1,800 - $2,400 |
| 205 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series VII split-plate adjusted, N-S (just over 19S), heavy 14K original HC with gold cuvette over glazed observation cover, "W" in shield trademark, SW-SS, WE-DSD with fancy numerals, lever escapement, 17J, GJS, unusual concentric arcaded over ribbed pattern NI damascene, s#230090. Gross weight of assembled watch 87.6 dwt (136.1 g). Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition overall; dial perfect, but with mottled dark coloration in the 12 to 3 quadrant; hands mint; mint case shows hardly any wear, hardly any MFS or pinpoint scuffs, no dents or dings, crisp detail, amazing hand polish with Simichrome, the shield and cuvette like mirrors; bow tight, unworn, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal. Top example. | $2,600 - $3,600 |
| 206 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series VII split-plate adjusted, N-S (just over 19S), mint 14K EH&Co original HC with gold cuvette, SW-SS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, 17J, GJS, swirled pattern NI damascene, s#229525. Gross weight of assembled watch 77.9 dwt (121.2 g). Mvt: Running well after quick lube, near mint mvt condition overall, some MFS; dial perfect; hands near mint; mint case shows hardly any wear, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail without reduction; bow tight, unworn, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. | $1,800 - $2,400 |
| 207 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series VII, adjusted to heat & cold, horse grade, N-S (just over 19S), heavy 18K EH&Co original HC with observation cover, 1894 presentation on gold cuvette, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, GJS, parallel diamond-profile pattern NI damascene, s#220571. Gross weight of assembled watch 92.9 dwt (144.5 g). Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition overall distracted by two scratches from detent screw; dial perfect; hands near mint; case shows little wear, few MFS, some slight small dents and dings in back, flat dent in band, tiny ding on cover, ET detail reduced around the shoulders; bow tight, crown shows little wear, full gold highlights; good glass crystals. | $1,600 - $2,200 |
| 208 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series VII, adjusted to heat & cold, horse grade, N-S (just over 19S), heavy and rare Webb C Ball signed 14K red gold original Jeannot & Shiebler HC with gold cuvette over glazed observation cover, Jurgensen lips, ET inside front cover with Ball signature in garter, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, GJS, unique diagonal banded and step pattern NI damascene, running at 45 degrees to typical patterns, s#226247. Gross weight of assembled watch 87.7 dwt (136.4 g). A very rare form of Ball associated Howard. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; dial with twin hl at 3:30; hands near mint; case shows very light wear, some MFS, scuffs and rubs to plain polished case, all will polish out, no dents or dings, reduction of bevel-edge detail, the very light band detail fading along the highlight; bow tight with small wear groove at center, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystals. | $3,000 - $5,000 |
| 209 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series VII, N-S (just over 19S), very heavy warranted 14K US Assay marked and tested original HC with gold cuvette over glazed observation cover, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, GJS, gilt mvt, s#202344. Gross weight of assembled watch 102.8 dwt (159.8 g). Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, fingerprint etching and speckle; dial with tiny edge hl at 31 minutes; hands mint; near mint case shows little wear, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings, complete ET detail with minimal reduction; bow tight, unworn, test notch filed on side, crown shows little wear, thin brass highlights; good glass crystal. | $1,600 - $2,200 |
| 210 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series VIII adjusted with fancy dial, deer grade, N-S (just over 19S), very heavy 14K original case with gold cuvette, no maker's stamp, SW-SS, rare fancy WE-DSD with gold lyre paillon in place of signature, similar to another sold in our May sale, lever escapement, 15J, GJS, parallel diamond-profile pattern NI damascene, s#307352. Gross weight of assembled watch 100.4 dwt (156.1 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; dial with partially filled edge chips at 2 to 3, glaze fractures from there through 2 and 3, one line extending into center; hands near mint, minute excellent; case shows very light wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, recent polishing, detail reduced overall, fading out on base and one side of band; bow tight, thinned at top, acute wear to cross-bar that was a custom addition, crown shows light wear and break; good glass crystal. | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| 211 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series XI split-plate adjusted, L-S (just over 15S), near mint heavy 14K Hayden W Wheeler original HC with ET gold cuvette, SW-SS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, 17J, GJS, unusual fancy bull's-eye pattern NI damascene, s#600174. Gross weight of assembled watch 80.2 dwt (124.9 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, some MFS; dial with only faint hl below seconds; hands near mint save for rubbed minute tip; near mint case shows very little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail with little reduction; bow tight, unworn, crown shows very light wear and incipient break; good glass crystal. | $1,600 - $2,200 |
| 212 | APW - Howard Keystone, 16S, nearly pristine original HC with signature ring on gold cuvette, SW-SS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, 17J, GJS, checkerboard center pattern NI damascene, s#956526. Gross weight of assembled watch 58.8 dwt (91.5 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, light cloudiness and lack of letter blacking, would be near mint without overexposure to cleaning agent; dial perfect; hands mint; nearly pristine case has lovely toning, shows no wear, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail; bow pivots at the touch, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal. | $700 - $1,100 |
| 213 | APW - Howard Keystone, 23J series O, arrow & cross grade, 16S, 14K gold OF original HB&B case with Howard signature ring on gold cuvette, Jurgensen lips, SW-LS, WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, GJS, fausses-cotes (ribbed pattern) NI damascene, s#1116960. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; dial flakes at lever, pitchfork hls from there; hands excellent; case shows very light wear, few MFS, one creased dent and two faint dings in band; bow tight, unworn, crown shows light wear and verdigris on brass highlights; good glass crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 214 | APW - Howard Keystone, unmarked series "O" hunting notched bridge model, 16S, "blazing mint" 14K original HC with signature ring on gold cuvette, SW-SS, WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, 23J, GJS, ribbed pattern NI damascene, s#1077608. Gross weight of assembled watch 62.5 dwt (97.2 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; dial perfect; hands mint; nearly pristine case shows no wear, no MFS, no dents or dings, brilliant crisp detail; bow tight, unworn, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal. Top example. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 215 | APW - Howard Keystone, unmarked series O hunter, 16S, 18K original demi-HC with enameled chapter ring, signature ring on gold cuvette, SW-SS, WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, 23J, ribbed pattern NI damascene, s#1077521. Gross weight of assembled watch 67.1 dwt (104.2 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, some MFS, typically dark plates; dial with three hls between 1 and 2, hl in center; hands near mint; case shows very light wear, some MFS, many small dents and dings to covers with flat dent in band, ET detail fairly complete, light reduction around shoulders; many enamel losses, residue patches in chapter area; bow tight, crown shows medium wear and break; good glass crystal, cover crystal absent (17.1mm). | $1,200 - $1,600 |
| 216 | APW - Illinois 23J "Inter State Chronometer" hunting model with two-tone mvt, listed in Meggers and Ehrhardt as model 5 Bunn grade, 18S, GP original HC, SW-LS, WE-DSD with "Inter State Chronometer" mark, fully capped lever escapement, internally jeweled barrel arbor, GJS, quilted gilt & NI damascene center with leaf pattern surrounds, gold lettering, s#2336875. We have handled another only 10 numbers prior in the past. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, very faint cloudiness, a few MFS, good color definition; dial with forked hl in sunken center from top of seconds up to signature; hands excellent but minute bent; near mint case shows hardly any wear, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail; bow tight, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 217 | APW - Illinois Bunn Special with DeLong escapement, 16S, nickel alloy Illinois Watch Co display case marked on both sides, SW-LS, Montgomery WE-DSD, fully capped DeLong lever escapement with D-form upright pallets (literally "downright," as they point downward from the back, with the pallet plane above the plane of the escape wheel), 21J 6P adjusted for temperature, GJS, GT, radiant step pattern NI damascene, s#3208055. The Charles DeLong escapement has numerous interesting features, and still has the potential to be one of the best lever escapement designs ever produced. Use of upright D-shaped pallet stones has the advantage of engaging the escape wheel tooth tangentially, thereby increasing the normal draw angle from 12 degrees to 27 degrees. Similar to the Brocot escapement for clocks, this means that there will be less recoil when the stone is lifted away from the tooth, resulting in more efficient transmission of power to the balance. As well, the pallet itself has spring-clip ends that allow the stones to be staked in position without any dependence on pitch (cement). It is thought that about 100 watches were produced with this escapement, but many were converted back to standard lever escapements because, following disassembly, the depthing between the upright pallet and escape wheel, being more critical than in traditional lever escapement, could be thrown off if the hole jewels were not installed in the same position, owing to typical eccentricity errors. The lower escape wheel hole jewel has a punch mark on the setting that must correspond to a punch mark on the pillar plate to achieve proper depthing. To answer that problem, DeLong patented use of eccentric pivots on the friction pallet arbor that would allow depthing adjustment, and also a device for truing jewel settings, which typically had some eccentricity as produced in those days. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; dial hls at 2 and 8; excellent hands; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, crisp factory markings; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystals. | $3,000 - $5,000 |
| 218 | APW - Illinois Bunn Special, model 15 grade 163A Elinvar, 60-hour type II B (Meggers system), 16S, GF OF "Bunn Special Model #107" original case, SW-LS, arrows-out WE-DSD with full markings, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, 23J 6P, GJS, gold train, concentric banded and scalloped pattern NI damascene, s#5448710, production of this type 1800. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, a profusion of MFS and tweezer-point marks at foot of cock and on adjacent portion of barrel plate, the rhodium plating gone from the plate edge above the "Barrel" mark, plates cloudy, minor oxide specks on click wheel - a watchmaker must have installed, pried and uninstalled the balance cock repeatedly; dial without hls but with microflecks to the inner bevel and center edge, the largest inside 3; hands near mint; case shows very light wear, fine line brassing to edges and peaks, many MFS, no dents or dings; bow tight, little worn, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 219 | APW - Illinois Bunn Special, model 15 grade 163A Elinvar, 60-hour type II B (Meggers system), 16S, GF OF "Bunn Special Model 108" original case, SW-LS, arrows-out WE-DSD with full markings, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, 23J 6P, GJS, gold train, concentric banded and scalloped pattern NI damascene, s#5456985, production of this type 1800. Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus mvt condition overall, some MFS on click and click wheel, marred slots to winding wheel screws, faint plate cloudiness; dial hl through 1; hands mint; case shows very light wear, many MFS, no dents or dings; bow a bit loose, tiny brass highlights, crown shows very light wear; now with good, clear glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,600 |
| 220 | APW - Illinois Bunn Special, model 15 grade 163A Elinvar, 60-hour type II B (Meggers system), 16S, white GF OF "Bunn Special Case Model #28" original case, SW-LS, arrows-out WE-DSD with full markings, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, 23J 6P, GJS, gold train, banded and scalloped pattern NI damascene, s#5456518, production of this type 1800. Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus mvt condition overall, slight cloudiness and some MFS; dial hl at 12, scoring in seconds; hands excellent, small rust bloom on minute; case shows little wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,600 |
| 221 | APW - Illinois Bunn Special, model 15 grade 163A Elinvar, 60-hour type II P (Meggers system), 16S, two-tone white and yellow GF OF "Bunn Special Case Model 28" original case, SW-LS, "Flying J" arrows-out WE-DSD with full markings, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, 23J 6P, GJS, gold train, concentric banded and scalloped pattern NI damascene, s#5457387, production of this type 1900. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition overall; dial perfect; hands mint; mint near case shows little wear, the thinnest undermetal line appearing at the back bevel, some MFS, no dents or dings, sharp detail; bow tight, crown shows very light wear with brass highlights; good glass crystal. A top example with desirable dial. | $1,400 - $1,800 |
| 222 | APW - Illinois, "21 Ruby Jewels" Pennsylvania Special, two-tone, "Adjusted to 5 Positions, Double Roller," 18S, GF OF SB&B recase with false boxes, SW-LS, WE Gothic DSD signed "Pennsylvania Special," fully capped lever escapement, GJS, concentric arcaded pattern gilt & NI damascene, black lettering, s#1742727, from a run of 400 Bunn Special grade model 6. Considered a two-star watch in the Complete Guide. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, hardly any speckle or MFS, bright color contrast, mint settings; dial quite damaged in seconds area, paint filled internal corner at 7, hls from 12 down through center to seconds and throughout seconds area, crack at 2; bold hands excellent, seconds too thin and bent; case shows light to medium wear, edge and highlight brassing, some MFS, no dents or dings, fairly complete detail reduced evenly; slightly thinned gold bow pivots at the touch, ideal replacement crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 223 | APW - Illinois, "24 Jewels" two-tone contract for " A N Anderson, Minneapolis," so marked on dial and barrel plate, 18S, GF OF recase with locomotive decoration on back, SW-LS, WE-DSD with unusual signature in red, black minute graphics, fully capped lever escapement, capped third wheel and jeweled barrel arbor, 24J, GJS, gilt bright work, crazy checkerboard pattern gilt & NI damascene center with scalloped surrounds, gold lettering, s#1299797. The Illinois serial number listing shows runs of 24J Bunn Special grade watches before and after a run of 10 grade 65 watches in 15-17J, which includes this number, showing some kind of exception or error in the listing. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, plates overwashed, minimal color definition, oxide on whiplash; dial with crack at 2 and faint hl below seconds, other minor flaws are in the manufacture; hands near mint, seconds fine; case shows little wear, many MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 224 | APW - Illinois, "24 Ruby Jewels" Pennsylvania Special in two-tone damascene, 18S, GF OF Keystone recase, SW-LS, WE Gothic DSD, fully capped lever escapement, capped third wheel, jeweled barrel arbor, 24J, GJS, concentric arcaded pattern gilt & NI damascene, gold flashed bright-work and screws, s#1730824. Considered a two-star watch in the Complete Guide. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, good color definition, light oxide and reduction of gilding on bright-work, sparse speckle, hardly any MFS, near mint settings; dial with chip repairs to internal corners at 5 (large repair) and 7 (small repair); hands near mint; case shows light wear, brass highlights to borders, some MFS, no dents or dings, back detail quite reduced, vanished at shoulder; bow tight, brassy, new crown shows no wear; good glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,800 |
| 225 | APW - Illinois, 23J marked 60-hour Sangamo Special, 16S, GF OF original Wadsworth Sangamo Special SB&B case, SW-LS, WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement with blued HS, jeweled barrel arbor, marked "Motor Barrel, Adjusted Temp and Six Positions, Sixty Hour," GJS, broad ribbed pattern NI damascene, red lettering, s#4760145. Mvt: Running at low amplitude, needs OH, near mint mvt condition overall; dial perfect; hands mint; case shows little wear, some MFS and FS, no dents or dings, clear and complete detail; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 226 | APW - Illinois, Bunn Special, grade 163 type I, model 14, sixty-hour, 16S, bicolor white and yellow GF OF original "Bunn Special Model #206" Keystone case, SW-LS, arrows-out WE-DSD marked "Illinois Bunn Special 23 Jewel 60 Hour," fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, 23J, GJS, GT, DR, radiant-step pattern NI damascene with red lettering, s#5390258, 3800 produced. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, MFS at click wheel center; dial with fracture at 8; hands near mint; case shows medium wear, brassing to band all around, many MFS, no dents or dings, band detail smoothed over; bow brassy, loose, crown shows medium wear and break; worn plastic crystal. | $700 - $1,000 |
| 227 | APW - Illinois, Bunn Special, model 15 grade 163A Elinvar, 60-hour type II B (Meggers system), 16S, rose GF OF "Bunn Special Model" original case, SW-LS, arrows-out WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, 23J 6P, GJS, gold train, concentric banded and scalloped pattern NI damascene, s#5448828, production of this type 1800. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, some MFS, hardly any oxide; dial fractured at 3 and above signature, hls above that; hands near mint; case shows little wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, small notch filed on back edge, complete detail; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $900 - $1,400 |
| 228 | APW - Illinois, first series Hoyt, 18S, heavy warranted 18K original "JTS&Co" (unknown) HC, ET gold cuvette engraved with name, "Thomas Munce," the ET inside front cover frosted after repair and reinforcement of front hinge, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 9J, gilt mvt, s#3415, ca 1872. Gross weight of assembled watch 93.1 dwt (144.8 g). Mvt: NR, broken staff, excellent mvt condition overall save for one plate scratch; dial with faded signature, fracture at 8, hl from center to seconds and another below seconds, flakes around seconds hole; hands missing, minute fair, post for seconds good; case approaching medium wear, profuse MFS, no larger dents but a few sharp back dings and a light ding on front, ET detail nearly vanished overall, deeper detail still fairly complete; bow tight, push shows light wear; good glass crystal. | $1,600 - $2,000 |
| 229 | APW - Illinois, Mason, low serial #139 from the company's second run of 100 mvts, model 1, "Springfield Watch Co" signed dial, 18S, GF OF Ladd-style original case, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 7J, gilt mvt. The first Illinois watch came out in December of 1871, and this run was completed in May of 1872, according to Meggers' annotations. Considered a two-star rarity in the Complete Guide. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial hls below seconds, another between center and seconds, chapter graphics rubbed between 11 and 12; hands excellent; case approaching medium wear, brassy pendant, many MFS, several light dents or dings to back, ET detail gone but for a ghost, complete but reduced deeper detail; plated bow substantially worn and thinned; good glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 230 | APW - Illinois, Sangamo Special model 13 marked "Sixty Hour," 16S, 14K white GF OF original Sangamo Special rigid bow case, SW-LS, WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, 23J, GJS, gold train, ribbed pattern NI damascene, s#4760059. Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus mvt condition overall, some MFS, marring to cock cap; dial crack between center and seconds; hands mint; case shows light wear, beginning band and edge brassing, some MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail; bow with little wear underneath, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal. | $700 - $1,100 |
| 231 | APW - Illinois, Washington Watch Co, "23 Ruby Jewels" model 4, Sangamo grade bridge type hunting model, "Lafayette" signed to left of click wheel, 16S, 14K original Keystone HC with gold cuvette, SW-LS, WE Gothic DSD, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, screwed GJS, banded spiderweb pattern NI damascene against fancy concentric arcaded ground, black lettering, s#1845062, the second in a short run of 20. Considered a three-star watch in the Complete Guide. This variant has "Adjusted" marking on barrel plate. Gross weight of assembled watch 67.4 dwt (104.8 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; dial with pitchfork fracture at 11, three hls from 5 to below seconds; hands mint; case shows very light wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail fading along the line of the shoulders; bow tight, thinned asymmetrically, crown shows medium wear and break with full undermetal highlights; good glass crystal. | $1,200 - $1,600 |
| 232 | APW - Independent Watch Co, Fredonia, Mark Twain model with expanded butterfly cutout made from Marion material, 18S, very heavy warranted coin silver recased HC, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, quilted pattern gilt damascene mvt, s#202143. Gross weight of assembled watch 132.4 dwt (206.0 g). Considered a three-star rarity in the Complete Guide. Fossette Collection. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, damascene barely visible; dial with edge repair at 8, barely visible; fine hands; case shows very light wear, few MFS, one ding on the side of the back cover, monogram detail clear; bow pivots freely, light wear, brass push lacking cap; good glass crystal. | $1,600 - $2,600 |
| 233 | APW - J P Stevens & Bro, Atlanta Ga, mvt by Vacheron & Constantin, 16S, coin silver true box-hinged recased HC with name engraved on silver cuvette, bezel replaced in GF, monogram over-engraved in stipple on cover, SW-LS, WE-SSD, fully capped lever escapement with moustache counterpoise, 19J, fausses-côtes pattern NI damascene now entirely frosted, s#284025. Gross weight of assembled watch 73.8 dwt (114.8 g). Mvt: GRO, fair mvt condition overall due to the plates having been cleaned and frosted by cyanide, missing one HS stud screw, loss of some letter blacking; dial perfect; hands mint purple, seconds blue; case shows light wear, few MFS, no dents, some minor dings, monogram detail obliterated as noted, solder lines showing at shoulders; bow tight but distended and thinned, crown shows light wear and additional filing for grip; good glass crystal. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 234 | APW - J P Stevens, Atlanta Ga, original series (s#1-174) made with Bowman material, 16S, 14K rose gold true box-hinged recased Blauer HC with gold cuvette (originally for Elgin with three case-screws), SW-LS, non-original J P Stevens signed WE-SSD with two feet cut off, not fitting and with incorrect seconds hole position, lever escapement, 15J, GJS, parallel dividing-line pattern NI damascene, s#77. Gross weight of assembled watch 83.1 dwt (129.2 g). Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, minor speckle, some MFS, small clouds; dial hl below seconds; hands missing save for undersize hour; case shows very light wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail with some reduction at the shoulders; bow tight, repaired in different color at top, crown shows medium wear; good glass crystal. | $1,800 - $2,400 |
| 235 | APW - Lancaster Watch Co, Melrose, 18S, very heavy and rare Ezra F Bowman signed 14K rose gold original HC with gold cuvette in addition to hinged observation cover, the Bowman navette-form trademark within back cover, straight ribbed band, drum-style covers, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, parallel dividing-line pattern NI damascene, s#21091. Gross weight of assembled watch 96.7 dwt (150.5 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, a few longer MFS; dial with forked fractures at 5; hands mint; case shows light even wear, profuse MFS, no dents or dings, monogram detail evenly reduced; bow tight, crown shows medium wear and break; good glass crystals. | $1,400 - $2,000 |
| 236 | APW - Melrose Watch Co, 18S, heavy 14K "S&MB" (unknown) recased HC with gold cuvette, KWKS, Tremont signed WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#30253. Gross weight of assembled watch 81.1 dwt (126.2 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial hl below seconds, concealed edge flecks; hands fine; case shows medium wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail gone but deeper detail distinct while reduced; bow tight, push shows light wear; good glass crystal. | $1,200 - $1,500 |
| 237 | APW - New York Watch Co, Springfield, early s#310, 19S, HC mvt in sidewinder format in purpose-made OF display case of the type seen on some mvts from the Chamberlain Collection, the present one signed "H C Wing" in the surrounding ring, SW-SS while retaining KWKS squares, WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement, 19J, gilt mvt. Wing Collection. Mvt: NR, gummed to a halt, needs OH, staff & escapement good, excellent-plus mvt condition overall, a sheen of UFS visible on plate on reflection, hardly any oxide; dial with chipped edge to seconds bit, which has been rotated and glued incorrectly, single hl at 7:30, the remainder of the dial intact; hands near mint, seconds a touch short; case shows hardly any wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; bow tight, crown shows little wear; good glass crystals. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 238 | APW - New York Watch Co, Springfield, Mass, Albert Clark, 18S, 18K marked and tested original NYWCo HC with gold cuvette and mock crown, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#7081. Gross weight of assembled watch 79.9 dwt (124.1 g). The case has a true mock crown, being only a steel push operating against an undrilled latch spring, rotating like a normal crown. Considered a two-star watch in the Complete Guide. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition overall; dial perfect; hands near mint; case shows light wear, at the same time the cuvette shows medium wear perhaps from buffing at some time; case otherwise shows some MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail reduced overall and to the point of vanishing at the shoulders; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $1,400 - $1,800 |
| 239 | APW - Newark Watch Works, Robert Fellows, 18S, 10-14K tested original HC with ET gold cuvette, crowned "18" mark, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#7579. Gross weight of assembled watch 70.1 dwt (109.0 g). Mvt: NR, gummy, good staff, needs OH, fine mvt condition overall, odd plate discoloration, stain around barrel cup, faint oxide; dial hl from center to 1, fleck at center hole, seconds glued back in; hands near mint polished spade; near mint case shows very little wear, few MFS, no dents, one ding in back, crisp detail with faint reduction around shoulders; bow tight, push shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 240 | APW - Otay Watch Co, "Golden Gate," 18S, GF recased HC, SW-LS, WE impressed SSD, lever escapement, 15J, started life with two-tone NI pattern damascene, s#30430. Mvt: Arrived fully wound and overbanked, lacking entire regulator assembly, ticking way too fast by some 5 seconds per minute, poor mvt condition overall, the plates entirely washed out, many scuffs, MFS and FS; dial with edge sliver from 11 to 12, paint filled, largely concealed, flecks at seconds hole; hands excellent on average; case shows medium wear, complete brassing at base of band but only otherwise on edges, some MFS, no dents or dings, detail fading out; bow tight, crown shows medium wear and break; good glass crystal. | $500 - $1,000 |
| 241 | APW - Otay Watch Co, Otay, California, "Native Son" two-tone, 18S, GP brass original HC, SW-LS, WE impressed DSD, lever escapement, 15J adjusted, concentric pattern gilt & NI damascene, s#30215. Wing Collection. Mvt: NR, staff seems solid but is not free, fully wound, needs OH at least, excellent-minus mvt condition overall, color fading and blending, some MFS, hardly any oxide; dial perfect; hands near mint; case shows hardly any wear but has hardly any flash plating remaining externally, few MFS, no dents or dings, crisp ET detail without reduction; bow tight, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal. | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| 242 | APW - Otay Watch Co, Otay, California, F A Kimball, 18S, nickel alloy OF unmarked display case, SW-LS (lever tip broken off), WE impressed SSD, lever escapement, 11-15J, gilt mvt, s#1288. Wing Collection. Mvt: NR, gummed to a halt, needs OH, near mint mvt condition overall interrupted by two FS on barrel plate; dial perfect; hands excellent; case shows very little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; bow tight, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystals. | $1,400 - $1,800 |
| 243 | APW - Pearsall & Embree, New York (noted in contemporary journals as "watchmakers," active from at the latest March of 1781 to 1789), early American market fusee made in London, 50mm, sterling silver OF original pair cases bearing London hallmarks for 1783, casemaker's incuse conjoined mark "IB" probably for John Bullocke, 40 Ironmonger Row, Old Street, his mark registered in 1782, KWKS, signed WED, poker & beetle hands, verge escapement, signed gilt mvt with pierced & engraved foliate scrolled balance cock, signed raised gilt locking dust-cap, s#46320. Gross weight of assembled watch 63.0 dwt (98.0 g). A concise and extensively sourced paper called "Pearsall and Embree: A Short Business Genealogy," without reference to author, can be found quickly at Awco.org. Apparently the two watchmakers were somewhat at different ends of the political spectrum, Pearsall a Loyalist who signed a petition against the Continental Congress, Embree rumored to have been a member of the Committee of Safety under Captain Egbert. By July 1781 wealthy Quaker Pearsall was a "Loyalist refugee," while Embree apparently kept the shop operating. Our thanks to the unknown author whom we hope to identify, and to Awco.org. Wing Collection. Mvt: Will run with pressure applied to the great wheel, but the fusee is currently frozen and cannot be wound, a typical occurrence when the old shark or whale oil hardens up on the internal fusee clicks, needs OH, shows good balance motion and escapement function, plates show fine gilding, may clean to higher grade, little oxide on steel components; dial with faint hl from 4 to 5, flake at center hole; hands excellent; original outer case shows very light wear, few MFS, one slight flat dent at base of back, no dings; button latch good, the button top pushed in slightly; original inner case shows less wear, fewer MFS, no dents or dings, nicely engraved "SL" monogram; bow & pendant original, the bow slightly bent and the through-hole worn creating some play; good domed glass crystal. A splendid example of a bona fide Colonial American watch from a company known to be importers as such. | $2,000 - $4,000 |
| 244 | APW - Rockford, 24J grade 900, model 9, 18S, GF OF B&B Royal "EXC" original case, SW-LS, WE Montgomery DSD, fully capped lever escapement with capped third wheel and jeweled barrel arbor with classic "football" or "navette" plate holding jewel setting, GJS, ultra-fine checkerboard pattern (also called "beaded curtain" pattern) NI damascene created by parallel sinusoidal microwave filaments touching at nodal points, s#666100. Total production was 700 in this specific OF 24J grade, not including the 500 24J OF grade 918 or the HC grade 800. Mvt: NR, broken staff, near mint mvt condition overall; dial chip to copper at lever, hls from seconds into center and around 4; hands fine; case shows very little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; bow tight, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. | $700 - $1,000 |
| 245 | APW - Rockford, private label for "J Karr, Washington, DC" marked on mvt, case additionally stamped "J Karr," 18S, heavy 14K original Jeannot & Shiebler HC with gold cuvette, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#165834. Gross weight of assembled watch 90.3 dwt (140.6 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall with pristine toning and oil halos around jewels, hardly any oxide; dial with single faint hl below seconds; hands near mint; case shows light wear, some MFS, a faint cover dent, no dings, ET detail fading, vanished around shoulder bevels; bow tight, crown shows substantial smooth wear; good glass crystal. | $1,200 - $1,500 |
| 246 | APW - Rockford, with rare ORC dial (restored), 18S, GF OF recase, SW-LS, restored WE-DSD with Order of Railway Conductors banner around conductor's punch, fully capped lever escapement, 21J adjusted, banded interlocking pattern NI damascene, s#518778. The dial graphics appear to be original, but one cannot be precise as the dial has been clear coated to conceal its restoration, and now looks like an impressed DSD as the epoxy glaze rounds all edges. If the graphic were original, it would be among the best seen for this organization. Mvt: Running, the balance slightly out of round, fine mvt condition overall, faint cloudiness, some MFS, some cock cap marring, tweezer-point marks all over cock foot; dial looks great for this kind of coated restoration; hands fully painted in gloss black; case shows very light wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail fading around shoulder; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $500 - $1,000 |
| 247 | APW - Seth Thomas, 25J Maiden Lane in two-tone damascene, model 5, 18S, GF OF original Fahys Montauk case, SW-LS, WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement, capped third and fourth wheels, jeweled barrel arbor, GJS, small checkerboard pattern NI damascene center with gilt & NI damascene pirouette, figure-8 and florette surrounds against narrow striped field, s# 351158. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, no oxide except along one section of the regulator clip, mint settings, strong color definition; dial perfect, mint luster; hands mint; case shows light wear, incipient edge brassing, small checks and scratches both on bezel and back from attempted opening with knife, profuse UFS, no dents, a minor ding in back and another in band; bow tight, oversize, plating wearing away to nickel, crown shows light wear with brass highlights; good glass crystal. | $1,500 - $1,800 |
| 248 | APW - Tremont Watch Co, 18S, 12-14K tested original W&S (Warren & Spadone) HC, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 11-15J, gilt mvt, s#6232. Gross weight of assembled watch 75.2 dwt (117.0 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial perfect; hands near mint; case shows light wear, some MFS, no dents but some minor dings, ET detail gone from shoulders, reduced overall; bow tight, quite thinned at top, push shows medium wear and lost section; good glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,400 |
| 249 | APW - United States Watch Co, Marion, private label for "W F Spencer, Stamford, NY" marked on mvt, 18S, 14K original HC with ET gold cuvette and crowned "18" stamp, lever escapement, 7J, gilt mvt with butterfly cutout, s#111542. Gross weight of assembled watch 80.9 dwt (125.7 g). Mvt: Ticks and stops, needs OH, fine mvt condition overall, some speckle to dull plates; dial perfect but dirty; hands excellent, rust bloom on minute; mint case shows hardly any wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail; bow tight, unworn, push shows little wear; good glass crystal. | $1,400 - $1,800 |
| 250 | APW - Waltham, "Am Watch Co" grade model 1872, 16S (special dimensions), 14K original AWCo HC with ET gold cuvette, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, concentric pattern NI damascene with banded sawtooth center, s#2605680. Gross weight of assembled watch 75.4 dwt (117.4 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, tiny specks of oxide on winding wheels with scratches at one patch, the wheels still looking mint at a glance; essentially perfect dial with infinitesimal microflecks at center hole; excellent hands; case shows very light wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail fading at shoulders; tight bow, crown shows light wear, full gold highlights; good glass crystal with a bit of excess glue. | $1,600 - $2,200 |
| 251 | APW - Waltham, "Dominion Railways" marked mvt, original WE-DSD with "Dominion" marked full color locomotive and coal car scene in center, 24-hour indications below numerals, model 1883, AT&Co grade, 18S, GP original or previously unused Premier HC, SW-LS, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#3979421. Considered a three-star watch in the Complete Guide. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial has one faint hl below center hole, hl in seconds, several hls in outer section from 1 to 7; hands mismatched, hour hand mint; mint case shows hardly any wear, very few MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail; bow tight, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal. | $1,600 - $2,600 |
| 252 | APW - Waltham, 23J Riverside Maximus, 16S, 18K original Roy HC with gold cuvette, SW-SS, WE-DSD with alternate variety of script signature matching script numerals, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, DES on balance and escape, GJS, gold train, radiant peacock tail-feather pattern NI damascene, s#17083602. A mint watch overall. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition overall save for some oxide on whiplash; dial perfect; hands in mint purple; near mint case shows hardly any wear, some MFS, one very light dent and scuff at front cover edge as it meets the band, clear monogram detail; bow tight, unworn, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal. | $1,400 - $1,800 |
| 253 | APW - Waltham, 23J Vanguard with winding indicator, model 1892, 18S, GF OF original Cashier AWCCo SB&B case, the faint "B of LF&E" logo just visible on back, showing membership of the owner in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, SW-LS, Canadian market WE-TSD with 24-hour indications, fully capped lever escapement, GJS, DES, large circular checkerboard center pattern NI damascene with microwave surrounds, s#16126344. Mvt: Running a touch out of beat and with slightly reduced amplitude, WI not moving fine mvt condition overall, some patchy cloudiness, many MFS, light cap marring, faint oxide, missing case screws, the deep impressions cut into the case seat; dial excellent with only single pitchfork hl below seconds; hands near mint, WI hand replaced; case shows substantial wear, brassing to band, edges and the entire pendant, profuse MFS, no dents or dings, the valuable detail still visible but reduced to near shadow; bow tight, thinned brass, crown shows wear; good glass crystal. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 254 | APW - Waltham, Appleton Tracy & Co, KW model referred to as model 1860 by some, 16S, 18K marked and tested original AWCo HC with ET gold cuvette, Christmas 1867 presentation inside front cover, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#210263. Gross weight of assembled watch 78.9 dwt (122.7 g). Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, light speckle; dial hl between center and seconds, another below seconds; hands near mint, minute only fine; case has broken lift spring, shows substantial wear, profuse MFS, a few light dents or dings, ET detail completely vanished or vanishing; bow pivots freely, push cap worn away; good glass crystal. | $1,500 - $2,000 |
| 255 | APW - Waltham, Appleton Tracy & Co, model 1857, 18S, "Am Watch Co" coin silver recased HC, KWKS, WE-SSD with fancy numerals marked "Appleton Tracy & Co" in broad format, lever escapement, 15J, undersprung compensation balance, gilt mvt, s#6716, assembly #16 marked on all parts, #6 marked on hour and minute wheels. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, patchy plate tarnish and speckle; dial with short hl at center; excellent butterfly hands; case approaching medium wear, few MFS, very light soft dents, front cover opens past 90 degrees due to hinge stretch, allover reduction of ET detail, vanishing at shoulders; bow pivots freely, push shows light wear; good glass crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 256 | APW - Waltham, Appleton Tracy & Co, model 1883, 18S, 14K true box-hinged NYWCCo recased HC with gold cuvette and weighted band, SW-LS, WE Roman DSD with 24-hour indications, lever escapement, 15J adjusted, gilt mvt, s#4051280. Gross weight of assembled watch 95.0 dwt (147.7 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial with single hl at 1; hands near mint; case shows little wear, some MFS, two small dents on front bevel edge, minor dings in back, good band, crisp detail; bow tight, crown shows hardly any wear but has black rouge in recesses; good glass crystal. | $1,200 - $1,600 |
| 257 | APW - Waltham, Appleton Tracy & Co, model 1883, 18S, heavy warranted 14K US Assay rose gold WWCCo (either Wadsworth or Western) recased HC converted to OF, preserving decorative bezel under reflector ring, now hunting bezel, SW-SS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, 15J, GJS, concentric peaked wave pattern NI damascene, s#3120557. Gross weight of assembled watch 90.5 dwt (140.7 g). Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition overall; dial with faint hl at 12, tiny edge fleck above; hands near mint; case shows little wear, many MFS, no dents or dings, clear monogram detail; bow tight, thinned only slightly and a touch asymmetrical, crown shows very light wear and break; good glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,400 |
| 258 | APW - Waltham, Chronodrometer, Appleton Tracy & Co, 18S, later sterling silver AWCo OF recase with silver cuvette holes for model 1870 back-wind, recase not equipped with stop, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement with solid balance, 15J, gilt mvt, s#14767. The dial has time dial at top, sweep completing its cycle every four minutes, and quarter seconds dial at base reflecting the quarter-second beating train, 4 seconds in duration; the outer chapter of four minutes duration is divided in four-second intervals. Gross weight of assembled watch 79.6 dwt (123.8 g). Wing Collection. Mvt: NR, train seems completely gummed, needs OH, staff OK, excellent mvt condition overall, minor speckle; seconds dial has three hls and roughness around the hole, main dial with only faint hl below seconds and edge hs at 12 and 48 of the upper left quadrant; excellent hands; case shows medium wear, some MFS, two dents on back, some tiny dings, ET detail almost all gone, deep shield detail distinct; bow pivots at the touch, thinned on top; scratched and worn glass crystal. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 259 | APW - Waltham, Crescent Street model 1870, 18S, heavy 18K original AWCo HC with gold cuvette, SW-LS (lock-in lever, release with adjacent pin or by shutting cover, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#770736. Gross weight of assembled watch 89.1 dwt (138.6 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial hls between 7 and 8, another at 5; hands excellent; case shows light wear, some MFS, no larger dents, two sharp dings in front cover, good band, ET detail vanished at shoulders and reduced overall; bow unworn GF replacement, pivoting freely, crown shows medium wear and break; good glass crystal. | $1,600 - $2,000 |
| 260 | APW - Waltham, Crescent Street model 1870, 18S, heavy 18K original Waltham HC with ET gold cuvette, offset setting, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#553150. Gross weight of assembled watch 94.9 dwt (147.6 g). Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, speckle and small stain, light oxide; dial perfect; hands incorrect, excellent condition but wrong lengths; case shows substantial smooth and even wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail entirely gone but for the central back button, shield distinct but with rounded edges, the case looking nice due to the even nature of the wear; bow tight but thinned and arched at center, push shows medium wear, no break; good glass crystal. Handsome example, worn but not abused. | $1,600 - $2,200 |
| 261 | APW - Waltham, Dennison, Howard & Davis, 18S, coin silver "BWCo" HC (unknown) with ET silver cuvette, of the period and with American eagle hallmark, but having one other adjacent screw-mark, KWKS, WE-SSD, gold hands, blued seconds, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#4285. Gross weight of assembled watch 81.9 dwt (127.3 g). Wing Collection. Mvt: Running, needs OH, excellent mvt condition overall, pristine toning with some darker microspeckle; dial perfect; hands near mint; case shows medium wear, few MFS, one small back dent, one slight cover ding, ET detail almost all gone, much deeper detail complete and clear; lift spring screw-hole alterations; bow tight, slightly out of round, little worn, flush push shows little wear; good glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,400 |
| 262 | APW - Waltham, Dennison, Howard & Davis, 18S, later 2 1/2 oz class sterling silver OF AWCo recase, KWKS, WED, lever escapement, 15J with screwed-in jewel settings, DES, gilt mvt, s#2153. Wing Collection. Mvt: Running, could use OH, fine mvt condition overall, deeply frosted plates show that the mvt was cleaned in cyanide at some point, new case screw sits too high; dial has many hls; later model correct mint hands; case shows medium wear, many MFS, no dents, one tiny ding, ET detail nearly all gone, deeper detail reduced but clear; bow pivots at the touch, thinned at top; scratched glass crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 263 | APW - Waltham, Dennison, Howard & Davis, 18S, later coin silver OF Waltham recase with silver cuvette, KWKS, WED, blued moon hands, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#1701. Gross weight of assembled watch 76.5 dwt (118.9 g). Wing Collection. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, bright plates (from overwashing) with pale staining around winding arbor; dial hl through seconds hole, the latter with flecks, edge hl at 11; hands excellent; case shows light wear, some MFS, some light dents or dings to back, ET detail gone from shoulder complete in center, reeded band with reduction of tops; replaced nickel bow oversized, pivoting freely; thick beveled glass crystal with large conchoidal edge flake at 11-12. | $1,200 - $1,600 |
| 264 | APW - Waltham, Dennison, Howard & Davis, 18S, later sterling silver OF AWCo recase with nickel cuvette, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 7J, DES, gilt mvt, s#4108. Wing Collection. Mvt: NR, train gummed to a halt, excellent mvt condition overall, somewhat frosted plates show that the mvt was cleaned in cyanide at some point, as with another from the same collection; perfect dial; fine hands, oxidized; case shows medium wear, few MFS, dark tarnish, several light dents and dings in back with bow impressions, dented cuvette, ET detail mostly gone, light central scene quite reduced, deeper surrounding detail salient; tight bow; good glass crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 265 | APW - Waltham, Dennison, Howard & Davis, model 1857, 18S, later GF Ladd-type HC, unused when this mvt was installed, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 7J, gilt mvt, s#3691. Gross weight of assembled watch 87.3 dwt (135.8 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial perfect; hands near mint; case shows very light wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail vanishing at shoulders; bow undersized, brassy and loose, crown-style push shows light wear and some break front and back; cloudy plastic crystal should be changed. | $1,000 - $1,400 |
| 266 | APW - Waltham, model 1883, 18S, 14K multicolor gold true box-hinged NYWCCo recased HC with gold cuvette and weighted band, SW-LS, WE impressed SSD, lever escapement, 15J, arabesque over ribbed pattern NI damascene, s#13452205. Gross weight of assembled watch 98.9 dwt (153.8 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; otherwise perfect dial with scoring in seconds; hands near mint; case shows very light wear, some MFS, one flat dent in band, hardly any cover dings, fine line detail vanished at shoulders, highlights reduced; bow pivots freely, crown shows very light wear and incipient break; good glass crystal. | $1,400 - $1,800 |
| 267 | APW - Waltham, model 1883, 18S, 14K recased "L&Co" (Leichty & Co, Philadelphia or Lissauer & Co, NY?) HC with gold cuvette, SW-LS, WE impressed SSD, lever escapement, 7J, gilt mvt, s#7216694. Gross weight of assembled watch 83.8 dwt (130.3 g). Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, dull plates; dial with edge fleck at 12 and filled edge flake at 6; hands mint; case shows substantial wear, profuse MFS, a few light dents or dings to covers, ET detail nearly all gone; bow tight, acutely thinned, crown shows substantial wear, nearly all brass; good glass crystal. | $900 - $1,200 |
| 268 | APW - Waltham, model 1883, 18S, 14K true box-hinged BWCCo recased HC with ET gold cuvette bearing owner's name, full contour latch-spring, flat replacement lift-spring with no weighting in band, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, frosted and quilted pattern NI damascene, s#3397159. Gross weight of assembled watch 88.1 dwt (137.0 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus mvt condition overall, some MFS and FS, no oxide; dial with edge roughness at 3, hl at 7, hl at 10 to 11, glue residue; hands near mint but minute bent; front cover has good lift spring, but the hinge is a bit stretched, causing the cover to cant a bit toward 6, so it may catch on the bezel about half of the time, and other times pop open with hair-trigger effect - a new hinge pin and truing the tubes, using a smoothing broach as a mandrel, will improve things; case shows light wear, many MFS, a few light dents or dings, vanished detail at the shoulders, the remainder quite reduced; gold bow pivots freely, has thinned spot at apex, new ideal crown shows no wear; now with good glass crystal - the prior crystal was OF plastic, contributing to the hinge stretch. | $1,200 - $1,600 |
| 269 | APW - Waltham, model 1883, 18S, warranted 14K US Assay original CWMfgCo false box-hinged HC with gold cuvette, no weighting in band, stag portrait on back, SW-LS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, 15J, GJS, frosted and quilted pattern NI damascene, s#3275569. Gross weight of assembled watch 94.4 dwt (146.8 g). Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition overall; dial with faint hl between center and seconds, another below seconds; hands fine, some rust bloom; case shows very light wear, some MFS, occasional light dents or dings, very fine line detail vanishing, remaining detail complete and lightly reduced; bow tight, distended, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $1,200 - $1,600 |
| 270 | APW - Waltham, model 1883, 18S, warranted 14K US Assay original Roy HC with gold cuvette, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, frosted and festooned pattern NI damascene, s#4217630. Gross weight of assembled watch 82.4 dwt (128.2 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial hls through center at 7 and at 10 to11; hands mint; case shows light wear, some MFS, two flat band dents, a smaller ding cover with minor dent and ding, back good, ET and finer detail fading and vanishing at the shoulders; bow tight, quite thinned and evenly distended, crown shows light wear and break; good glass crystal. | $900 - $1,200 |
| 271 | APW - Waltham, model 1899, 16S, 14K multicolor gold original Roy HC with gold cuvette, SW-SS, cream color enamel SSD with simple gold paillons, lever escapement, 15J, concentric pattern NI damascene, s#12440732. Gross weight of assembled watch 58.3 dwt (90.7 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus mvt condition overall; dial perfect, a slight marred mark in seconds looking almost like a line; hands mint; front cover has had unsightly hinge repair going into the adjacent cover; case shows little wear, few MFS, one small dent in band, minor dings in covers, crisp detail; bow tight, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 272 | APW - Waltham, model 1908, 16S, mint decorative 14K original Roy HC with gold cuvette, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, concentric pattern NI damascene, s#20648895. Gross weight of assembled watch 58.8 dwt (91.5 g). Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, cleaning needed, abundant thick oxide bloom on winding wheels; dial perfect but dirty; hands near mint, seconds with oxide; case shows hardly any wear, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings, just engraving compression visible within covers, crisp detail; bow tight, unworn, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal. | $700 - $1,000 |
| 273 | APW - Waltham, P S Bartlett, 18S, warranted 14K US Assay original Roy HC with gold cuvette and weighted band, SW-LS, WE impressed DSD, lever escapement, 17J, GJS, Arabesque over concentric pattern NI damascene, s#9519240, for some reason with "1" added before the number, after the fact. Gross weight of assembled watch 95.6 dwt (148.6 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; dial perfect; hands mint; case shows little wear, few MFS, many light dents and dings to lighter gauge covers, small flat dents in band, complete detail with hardly any reduction; bow tight, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. | $800 - $1,100 |
| 274 | APW - Waltham, Pennsylvania Special model 1892, 18S, GF OF SB&B recase, SW-LS, WE-DSD with full Pennsylvania Special marking as on mvt, fully capped lever escapement, 21J, GJS, concentric banded & arcaded pattern NI damascene, gilt bright-work and screw-heads, s#13044017. Our company has also sold s#13044021 and s#13044044 over the years. Mvt: Runs but ticks out of beat, excellent mvt condition overall, one long FS on plate with minor cap marring, few faint oxide specks on winding wheels, missing one case screw; dial hls at 10 and center; hands excellent, rubbed; near mint case shows hardly any wear, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; plastic crystal with a few MFS. | $2,400 - $3,400 |
| 275 | APW - Waltham, Royal model 1908, 16S, crisp 14K original Keystone HC with gold cuvette, SW-SS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, 17J, GCW, checkerboard center pattern NI damascene with rope-twist surrounds, s#17060169. Gross weight of assembled watch 56.4 dwt (87.6 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; dial perfect; hands mint; near mint case has mild front hinge stretch and broken lift spring; case shows hardly any wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, crisp and bright detail; bow tight, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal. | $700 - $1,000 |
| 276 | APW - Waltham, Royal, Colonial in creatively decorated case with Jaquemarts-style dial, 12S, 14K green gold OF original case, the back now with high-relief Art Nouveau style gold and diamond appliqué, SW-SS, dial customized to resemble automaton, with dark blue painted field, small Swiss dial at center, multicolor gold putti to either side appearing to strike bells, lever escapement, jeweled barrel, 19J, fancy concentric pattern NI damascene, s#26892393. Gross weight of assembled watch 39.5 dwt (61.5 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial with perfect center, nice multicolor work, but the painted field is peeling and should be touched up or redone; only set up for single hand, improvised out of fancy hand; case shows little wear, few MFS, a small dent by the maiden's elbow, internally one sees dents from the appliqué work, complete detail; bow tight, slight wear at center, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 277 | APW - Waltham, Samuel Curtis, Roxbury, 18S, heavy coin silver unmarked and unnumbered HC with silver cuvette, apparently original in spite of two cut-marks along the case-screw lip, no locator pin alteration, shadow of the balance cap jewel within the cuvette, ideal back opening without alteration, KWKS, WED, English style gold fleur-de-lis hands, lever escapement, 15J with screwed-in jewel settings, gilt mvt, s#677. Gross weight of assembled watch 87.3 dwt (135.9 g). Wing Collection. Mvt: Running but well out of beat, HS studded at its very end, seems to keep time over a couple of minutes, excellent mvt condition overall, some oil smear, should clean nicely; dial with roughness around seconds hole; hands near mint; case shows medium wear, many MFS, no dents but some minor dings, edge line detail fading out at shoulders; bow loose, thinned and arched, replaced push shows little wear; good glass crystal. | $1,500 - $2,600 |
| 278 | APW - Waltham, Vanguard with winding indicator, 18S, GF OF original Keystone SO case, SW-LS, WE-TSD, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, 23J, GJS, large checkerboard center pattern NI damascene, s#17002188. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial with single at 5:30, mint luster; hands near mint; case shows medium wear, minor edge brassing, many MFS, small sharp dents and dings in back and band, back detail vanishing overall; bow tight new replacement, new crown cut a bit short, shows no wear; good glass crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 279 | APW - Waltham, Vanguard, model 1892 with winding indicator, 18S, GF OF Dueber Special recase, warranty paper inside back with matching number, a lady's picture behind the warranty paper, SW-LS, WE-TSD, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, 23J, raised GJS, checkerboard center pattern NI damascene, s#16126220. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, faint cloudiness, some MFS, minor cap marring, very light oxide specks and powder on winding wheels; dial with pitchfork fracture between 11 and 12, hl at 4, slight scoring in seconds; mint hands; case shows very little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail with hardly any reduction; tight bow, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 280 | APW - Waltham, very rare 23J Riverside Maximus with winding indicator from lot of 200, 16S, Keystone J Boss 10K GF OF original RR style SB&B case, SW-LS, WE-TSD, fully capped lever escapement with Lossier inner terminal HS, adjusted 6 positions, DES on balance & escape, GJS, gold train, circular fausses-cotes & twin dividing line NI damascene, s#23100061. The Waltham catalog specifically lists this run as "1912 WIPS" with codes for patent regulator and jeweled mainwheel, but the watch is original and unaltered as LS. The damascene pattern deviates from the classic Riverside Maximus peacock tailfeather pattern to something closer to the Premier Maximus concentric pattern, with pressed GJS, only the center screwed. We have handled s#23100073 once and s#23100163 on three occasions. Considered a four-star watch in the Complete Guide, here again in exceptional condition. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, a single FS to mint plates, few other MFS, slight marring to cap settings, hardly any oxide; dial perfect, mint luster; hands near mint; case shows little wear but an inscription has been removed from the back, leaving the deepest engraving points that look like pinpoint dings; case shows no brassing, some MFS, no other dents or dings, crisp border detail; bow tight, crown shows very light wear with brass highlights; good glass crystal. | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| 281 | EPW - A Huguenin & Sons, Locle, tandem-winding two-train quarter-seconds jump chronograph with stop-start function, 55mm, very heavy 18K gold original HC with hinged back, hinged gold cuvette and glazed observation cover in hinged gold bezel, SW-button-set, WE-SSD with outer chapter divided in quarter seconds, fully capped lever escapement, capped jump-wheel, probably 31J, fausses-côtes NI damascene, s#12026. Gross weight of assembled watch 98.3 dwt (152.9 g). Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, plates very cloudy; good chronograph function; dial perfect; hands mint; case shows little wear, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail just lightly reduced along the shoulders; bow tight, minor central wear, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystals. | $2,600 - $3,600 |
| 282 | EPW - Adolph Lange, Dresden, quality 1a (Herkner system), 52mm, recased in American low-karat rose gold true box-hinged HC with gold cuvette, SW-LS, WE-SSD, fully capped lever escapement, 29J, GJS, DES, gilt mvt, s#9524. Gross weight of assembled watch 83.2 dwt (129.5 g). Mvt: Running despite surface rust problem throughout mvt, fair mvt condition overall doe to even layer of dense oxide rash on winding wheels, regulator, screw tops and other steel components, the HS showing some blue but some identical oxide probably affecting spring constant, none of the oxide clustering to make for much pitting, so the parts may be susceptible to effective refinishing - plates are excellent and gold settings near mint; dial perfect; two-tone hands fitted from Swiss watch, hour hub split to fit; case shows very light wear, few MFS, no dents, some minor dings, fairly complete detail; bow tight, thinned at apex, crown shows medium wear and break; good glass crystal. | $1,200 - $1,600 |
| 283 | EPW - "Breguet à Paris," sold by the firm but not made by them, Continental carillon-striking quarter repeater with exposed repeat work, verge fusee, 59mm, silver OF original consular case with gilt spring-loaded signed cuvette, Neuchâtel chevron hallmark, KWKS, WED, verge escapement, gilt mvt with bright polished steel openwork balance bridge, s#23288 beneath casemaker's incuse mark "CHFB," also #9718. Gross weight of assembled watch 92.0 dwt (143.2 g). The watch strikes the quarters with three hammers on three gongs. The exceptional workmanship and elegant signature are of the level of quality from other makers that Breguet would have sold in his shop, a practice he started during his partnership with Gide after the French Revolution. The watch is also slim for its size, and solidly constructed. In outstanding condition. Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show mint gilding, hardly any oxide on mint steel components; dial perfect, sparse MFS only; hands fine replacements, would have had far more elegant original hands; original case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, mint cuvette; bow & pendant original, some play to both but little external wear; good low-domed glass crystal. | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| 284 | EPW - Charles Frodsham, London, high-grade keyless going barrel lever in original box, 54mm, heavy 18K original demi-HC with gold cuvette bearing London hallmarks for 1873, casemaker's mark "G.A.P" for George Augustus Potter of 19 Green Terrace, New River Head, Clerkenwell, SW-button-set, the push-in button concealed by the cover, WE-SSD, fully capped pointed-tooth lever escapement, 20J, DES, gilt mvt, s#04694. Gross weight of assembled watch 100.3 dwt (156.0 g). The fitted box has full records of honors internally on the silk and gilt-stamped on the outer leather. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, UFS only; dial with hl below seconds; hands excellent; case is hard to open, the push may need a washer, and the hinge is stiff, resisting its own good pair of lift-springs; case otherwise shows little wear, many MFS, no dents, a light ding at 2 on the enamel chapter with surface loss, another tiny loss at 11, otherwise complete detail; plated bow tight but worn to brass, crown shows very light wear, full gold; good glass crystal. The box cover is split off at the hinge but the wood core could be glued back together, as it is all there. | $2,000 - $2,600 |
| 285 | EPW - Chinese market lever with dial automation, sweep seconds and pendulette, 55mm, silver OF original case with full Chinese markings, hunting back with drilled glazed cuvette acting as observation cover while allowing winding and setting, KWKS, hand-painted WED with operating windmill, fish dancing on the end of a fisherman's line, aperture for pendulette, time dial at top, lever escapement, 11-15J, Fleurier-style gilt mvt with elaborate decoration, s#216995, together with key from "Alex Ross & Co" as marked on one side, the other marked in Chinese ideograms. Gross weight of assembled watch 58.1 dwt (90.2 g). References to the company name on the key show locations in Hong Kong and Singapore, apparently a general merchant by the turn of the last century. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, plates dark but may brighten upon cleaning; dial perfect save for microfleck at hole beneath fish; hands excellent, some oxide; case shows light wear, profuse MFS, many light dents and dings; bow loose but secure on through-pin, pulled to one side, push without cap; good glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 286 | EPW - "Dresden," going barrel sweep seconds double calendar with subsidiary time dial, 63mm, silver OF original consular case, KWKS, WED showing day and date, cylinder escapement with oversize balance, simply skeletonized and engraved gilt mvt with exposed mainspring, visible train, fan-form engraved balance cock, the latter marked simply, "Dresden, No 5587." Gross weight of assembled watch 78.8 dwt (122.6 g). Mvt: Ticking at very low amplitude, slightly out of beat, has new HS adapted from alarm clock type, losing 5 seconds in two minutes, good escapement function, plates show excellent gilding, little oxide on steel components; dial with large flake and flecks around winding hole, otherwise perfect; hands bent, mismatched, various conditions; original case shows little wear, few MFS, many dents to back, now looking quite uneven; closure good; tight bow & pendant original, little worn; good domed glass crystal, marker on glass removed with Windex. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 287 | EPW - Edward Prior, London (son of Edward, active 1812-1868), quadruple cased verge fusee for Turkish market, 69mm, silver OF original cases within outer leather covered wooden closed case, the next with tortoise shell piqué, silver mounted, the inner two cases bearing London hallmarks for 1857, casemaker's mark "W.C.S" in type 2 cameo for William Caleb Scott, registered in 1856, KWKS, WED with Turkish numerals, poker & beetle hands, verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced & engraved foliate scrolled balance cock, s#70830, in exceptional condition. Gross weight of assembled watch 96.8 dwt (150.6 g). Mvt: Running but a bit out of beat, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show mint gilding, no oxide on steel components; dial perfect; hands excellent save for the missing poker tip; original leather outer case shows little wear and rubbing, but the clasp does not reach and will need to be bent; the tortoise shell case is perfect save for one crack on the bezel, fine scratches to the back; button latch good with a portion of the button-top worn away; the next case shows hardly any wear, few MFS, light dents near the latch site, good latch with tiny loss to button-top; the inner shows hardly any wear, no dings; bow & pendant original, fitting snugly, little worn; good domed bull's-eye glass crystal drilled in center for ease of setting. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 288 | EPW - French design patent oversize musical watch with exposed escapement and cylindrical musical roll, 66mm, gunmetal (acier garanti) OF original case, unusual SW-pin-set system where one pulls the stem out to allow winding and pin-setting, while pressing the crown in suspends any connection, fancy WED with polychrome floral vine above escapement aperture, fancy gilt hands, cylinder escapement, jeweled governor, at least 8J pending disassembly, spotted and fausses-côtes NI damascene, s#780 on case and mvt, s#20 on comb-block. Gross weight of assembled watch 154.6 dwt (240.5 g). This rare and unusual mechanism operates off of a single mainspring, the barrel driving the time train, and a separate click assembly driving the musical train from the mainspring arbor. By moving the slide toward the pendant, the music is activated, and if the slide is returned the music will complete its cycle, or if left on, will continue to play until the mainspring runs down. The watch is in superb condition with the best sound one will hear in any musical watch of any variety. Sabrier and Rigot show the same watch without dial decoration on page 199 of "Ore d'Acciaio" (published in English as "Steel Watches"), and an alarm variant on page 182. Such watches from the end of the 19th century are far more rare than the musical watches from the early part of the century. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; superb musical sound, even when not on resonant surface; dial perfect in the visible area, a small edge chip to copper next to the left dial-screw; hands near mint with pristine tarnish; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, nearly complete blue with some rubbing to the center back; bow pivots freely, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. A top example, the first we have ever handled. | $1,600 - $2,400 |
| 289 | EPW - Geo Burgess, London (George, apprenticed 1770, Clockmakers' Company 1780-1795), verge fusee doctor's watch with sweep seconds, hacking feature and sub-dial for time, 57mm, gilt tombac alloy OF original pair cases, the inner with casemaker's incuse mark "IN" for John Nevill, 14 Cold Bath Square, Clerkenwell, registered from 1786, the outer with unmistakable casemaker's incuse mark "TG" with goose above for Thomas Gosling of 2 Lilypot Lane, who registered his mark on December 3, 1778, KWKS, WED, verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced & engraved foliate scrolled balance cock, s#240. The outer contains paper for Wm Simpson of Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, only 20 miles northwest of London. Gross weight of assembled watch 88.2 dwt (137.1 g). Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show mint gilding, hardly any oxide on steel components; dial nearly perfect, faint edge hl at 40-45 seconds; hands excellent, the minute replaced; original outer case shows little wear, gilding largely giving way to copper tarnish, hardly any MFS, very few light dents; button latch good, perfect top; original inner case shows less wear, hardly any MFS, faint reverse dent in center, some hammer marks internally; bow & pendant original, the bow secure on its through-pin, the pendant through-hole with some play; good domed glass crystal. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 290 | EPW - George Prior, London, large triple-cased verge fusee for Turkish market, 86mm, sterling silver OF original inner pair cases bearing London hallmarks for 1804, casemaker's incuse mark "I.R" with crescent above for the prolific James Richards, whose registered marks span 1763 to 1823, silver repoussé and pierced outer of only approximate fit with hinged pierced cover that can be lifted to observe the dial, constructed for another similar watch, KWKS, WED with Turkish numerals, poker and beetle hands, verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced & engraved foliate scrolled balance cock, engraved plate edge, s#17215. Gross weight of assembled watch 210.1 dwt (326.9 g), over 10.5 oz troy. Mvt: Ticks on partial wind in any position but face down, where the balance comes into contact with the regulator plate, shows good balance motion and good escapement function face up, plates show excellent gilding, little oxide on steel components; dial technically perfect but darkly scratched; hands excellent; associated outer case has sections of repair to pierced half, denting to back concealed by hammer work; original second case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; button latch good with only slight dings to top; original inner case shows little wear, few MFS, one small dent near the winding hole; bow & pendant original, wear patterns on pendant shaft from another outer; domed acrylic crystal. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 291 | EPW - Griebel à Strasbourg (Christopher, active 1750-1770), verge fusee, 45mm, 16.5K (.687) multicolor gold OF original consular case with Strasbourg date letter for 1768, multicolor gold armorial scene with cannon, helmet and armor, pikes and flags, KWKS, WED, verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced and foliate scrolled two-footed balance bridge, s#151. Gross weight of assembled watch 49.1 dwt (76.4 g). Note that it was the Strasbourg convention to work in 16.5K, but when part of France, there was also work done in 22K following the Paris convention. Strasbourg also only used the date letters in this period without other quality hallmarks, here only with a six-petal mark that may be the maker's sign. It is quite rare to see this date marking from what was a small city at the time. Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show excellent gilding, little oxide on steel components; dial has flake and minor chipping touched up at winding hole; hands excellent; original case has a small incomplete repair inside where the movement ring has started to pull away from the back, needing to have the lead removed and the repair completed by laser; case shows very light wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, some smoothing of the detail highlights; closure good; bow & pendant original, slanting forward probably from a blow, could be straightened; good domed glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 292 | EPW - Henry Jenkins, Cheapside, London (two listings), verge fusee with rare Masonic dial, 51mm, sterling silver OF original pair cases bearing London hallmarks for 1763, incuse casemaker's mark "WT" under crown for William Thomas of Garlick Hill, KWKS, WED with underglaze painting of Masonic symbols, poker & beetle hands, verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced & engraved foliate scrolled balance cock, s#933, number repeated in both cases. Gross weight of assembled watch 66.8 dwt (103.9 g). There are two listing in the same time period for this name, one for a famous and highly regarded clock and watchmaker, author of a book on astronomical timepieces, whose superb clocks can be found in the British Museum and at major auctions. The second and likely this maker came from Cornwall ca 1730, worked at Cheapside from 1756 to 1774 with a bankruptcy proceeding in 1765, then went on to Aldersgate Street until 1782. As for English masonry coming out of older origins, the "Grand Lodge of England" was established in 1717, and the rival "Antient [sic] Grand Lodge of England" in 1751, only to unify in 1813. The present Masonic watch would then come from the first 50 years of lodge Freemasonry in England, and may give clues to its precise affiliation. Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show near mint gilding, little oxide on steel components; dial has small edge repair at 3:30 with a small complex of hls in its vicinity; hands fine, light oxide; original outer case shows light wear, medium tarnish, some MFS, no dents or dings; button latch good with slight crush to the button top; original inner case shows less wear, some MFS, no dents or dings; bow & pendant original, still swivel in perfect joint; domed glass crystal with some MFS. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 293 | EPW - Henry Sandoz, Le Locle, large gold minute repeating chronograph in original box, 60mm, very heavy 18K rose gold original HC with elaborately engraved gold cuvette with full specifications, sold by Armand & Cie, Genève, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, jeweled hammers and governor wag, perhaps 21J, fausses-côtes NI damascene, s#35935 inside case. Gross weight of assembled watch 112.6 dwt (175.1 g). The governor is covered with the silver armorial crest used by Sandoz in some of the company's repeaters, a knight's helmet over escutcheon with embraced hands, and the phrase "Sine Dolo" beneath ("without guile" in the sense of without deception), a trademark registered in 1904. The case has Maltese cross logo for "J&Co," possibly Jeanneret & Co, the logo unknown. The large, fitted mahogany box has inlaid mother-of-pearl plaque, and the top-silk reads, "Répétition Chronographe." Mvt: NR, all mechanisms frozen with dry oil, excellent mvt condition overall; dial perfect, etching in seconds; hands mint blue, gilt sweep has lost its tail; case shows little wear, few MFS, no larger dents but three slight cover dings, ET detail complete, reduced only at the shoulders; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. Box is in excellent original condition and finish, save for a top crack beginning at the left front corner. | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| 294 | EPW - High grade Swiss minute repeater, unsigned LeCoultre ébauche, 52mm, 18K original HC with gold cuvette, the back cover planchet replaced and restamped, SW-button-set while retaining tall KWKS squares, WE-SSD, fully capped lever escapement, fully jeweled repeat train down to the hammers, 31J, fausses-côtes NI damascene, s# not legible inside cuvette, covers have been re-blocked wearing down all markings. Gross weight of assembled watch 78.8 dwt (122.6 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, some MFS and faint cloudiness; good repeat function and tone until the hour gong starts rattling, needs slight hammer-tail adjustment; gongs blued, showing some adjustment or repair at one point; dial perfect; hands mint; case shows light wear, some MFS, no dents but a few minor dings; bow tight, crown shows light wear, full gold highlights; good glass crystal. | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| 295 | EPW - J W Benson, London, keyless chronograph with 60-minute recorder, 53mm, very heavy 18K original demi-HC with dark cobalt blue enameled chapter, gold cuvette, bearing London hallmarks for 1914, casemaker's mark "FT" in oval cameo with "London" at base for Frederick Thoms, at 41 Spencer Street, Clerkenwell, one of the great casemakers of the early 20trh century, SW-pin-set, elegant off-white ED possibly by Willis, fully capped lever escapement, 20J, DES, top quality gilt London mvt perhaps by Usher & Cole, s#7526, ca 1880. Gross weight of assembled watch 93.9 dwt (146.0 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, one plate scratch; good chronograph function; dial perfect; hands mint; case shows hardly any wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, perfect enamel detail; bow tight, unworn, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal. | $3,000 - $4,000 |
| 296 | EPW - James Schneider, Chaux-de-Fonds, minute repeater in enameled case, 55mm, gilt metal original HC bearing London hallmarks for unknown reason, clearly being copper alloy under gilding, painted scenes over cobalt basse-taille enamel front and back, SW-LS, fancy signed WED, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt marked with Swiss patent +6706 granted to Bernard Reber in 1893 for perfected quarter hour repeating mechanism, s#10 within case. The unique mechanism revealed under the canister dial is decidedly different from standard repeaters, but is not working very well and would require some disassembly to describe. Mvt: Barely ticking, fine mvt condition overall; repeat can be coaxed into functioning, but is inconsistent in the striking of hours and quarters, while more consistent with minutes; the racks are indirect and interconnected, and the minute "reader" will not always withdraw from the snail as the minutes are struck; dial has four glaze cracks connected in center; hands fine; case shows little wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, but the enamel has been chipped along one quarter of the back panel edge, and there are many small losses to the enamel along the band; bow tight, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. Could prove a challenging overhaul. | $1,000 - $2,000 |
| 297 | EPW - "Jno Burges, Southwark" (John, died 1770, parish of St George the Martyr, Southwark, London, his son also a watchmaker in Southwark), verge fusee with silver portrait balance cock, 49mm, sterling silver OF original pair cases without hallmarks, KWKS, signed silver champlevé dial, blued poker & beetle hands, verge escapement, gilt mvt with sterling silver pierced & engraved foliate scrolled balance cock bearing classical portrait against a stippled field, without number. Gross weight of assembled watch 66.2 dwt (103.0 g). Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show mint gilding, hardly any oxide on steel components, mint balance cock in silver; dial near mint, light scuffs in stippled areas; hands mint; original outer case shows very light wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; button latch good, perfect top; original inner case shows less wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; bow & pendant original, can still swivel, secure bow with some play in the through-hole; good domed glass crystal. Top condition for a mid-18th century watch. | $800 - $1,400 |
| 298 | EPW - Jos'h Smith, London (among many possibilities, Joseph, who was apprenticed 1746, seems most likely) verge fusee, 48mm, in gilt tombac alloy glazed porcelain or stoneware OF original consular case, hand-painted scene of couple in pastoral setting on back, the porcelain around the bezel now gone, KWKS, WED, beetle hour hand remains, verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced & engraved foliate scrolled balance cock, s#365. Gross weight of assembled watch 57.4 dwt (89.2 g). Mvt: Ticks rapidly face-down, face up the balance comes into contact with the cock and stops, plates excellent gilding, a scratch through the signature, little oxide on steel components, the cock foot screw now without blue; dial has several faint hls, and has been clear-coated to conceal surface scratches; hour hand fine; original case shows light wear, most of the gilding worn away, few MFS to enamel surface, the glaze crazed and with very small losses, the inside showing hls not visible on back, no dents or dings; button latch good, button top crushed slightly; bow & pendant original, brassy and loose, pendant height suggesting that there was another protective outer at some time; good domed glass crystal. Cases of this type are quite rare. | $1,000 - $1,600 |
| 299 | EPW - Joseph Johnson, Liverpool, Litherland-type rack lever, 54mm, very heavy 18K OF original consular case with heavily carved band, pendant and bow, KWKS, gold guilloché dial, gold hands with original blued seconds having gold hub, lever escapement fusee with small escape wheel and 60-second dial, 6J, gilt mvt with gilt locking dust-cap, s#1950. Gross weight of assembled watch 102.8 dwt (159.8 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, fresh lubrication recommended; dial near mint, some light scuffs; hands excellent; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, complete ET detail just fading at the shoulders; bow tight and unworn; good domed glass crystal. A handsome and heavy example. | $2,000 - $2,600 |
| 300 | EPW - Jules Jurgensen, Copenhagen, atypical minute repeater with top grade LeCoultre ébauche, 47mm, 18K original HC with signed gold cuvette, Jurgensen lips, SW-LS, signed WE-SSD, fully capped lever escapement, fully jeweled repeat train down to the hammers, 30-32J (note that this ébauche has provision for additional hammer by regulator spring, leaving one jewel hole open, seen frequently in this type), fausses-côtes NI damascene, s#1577, matching number on case and under dial. Gross weight of assembled watch 58.0 dwt (90.2 g). This watch apparently comes from a short-lived series between the keywind period and Jurgensen's more evolved bow-setting period where Piguet Brothers ébauches were used. All stamps and signatures look different from the later series. We wonder if any Jurgensen records exist to confirm this watch. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, many MFS; good repeat function and tone; dial perfect, scratch and scoring in seconds; hands mint; case shows very light wear, profuse MFS, no dents or dings; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| 301 | EPW - Jules Jurgensen, Copenhagen, the property of Dana J Blackwell in original box with documents, 50mm, heavy 18K original HC, signed ET gold cuvette with "Dana J Blackwell" engraved in nearly identical hand to the original signature, SW-bow-setting with original instruction card for operation, WE-SSD, fully capped lever escapement, 20J, fausses-côtes NI damascene, s#234, the box with matching stenciled number and extra chamber for crystals, the original manufacturer's certificate signed by Jurgensen in December, 1870, and with note on back of Dana's calling card stating, "Bought from Frank A Andrews, State and Devonshire Sts, Boston, Mass, February 20, 1939." Gross weight of assembled watch 70.0 dwt (108.7 g), not including the accompanying GF chain. Wing Collection. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, the damascene looking oddly streaked; dial with two hls from center to 11 and 1:30; hands near mint; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, complete ET detail with minimal reduction at shoulders; bow pivots freely, sets properly, has slight arch with wear point, crown shows medium wear without break; good glass crystal plus others in box; chain shows little wear but has mismatched bale; the cards are only yellowed, the box in excellent condition. | $4,000 - $5,000 |
| 302 | EPW - Knight & Bucknell, London (listed ca 1820, perhaps William Bucknell, active 1816-25, another listed ca 1828), pocket chronometer, 57mm, heavy sterling silver OF purpose-made case of the highest quality bearing London hallmarks for 1848, casemaker's incuse mark "IT" for James Thickbroom, by then at 28 Tysoe Street, Clerkenwell, pendant by Thomas Collier at 6 President Street West, KWKS, off-white ED, gold hands, blued seconds, fully capped Earnshaw-type spring-detent chronometer escapement with trapezoidal weights and timing screws, helical HS, 13J, DES, gilt mvt with elegantly engraved balance cock, s#6330. Gross weight of assembled watch 106.5 dwt (165.6 g). A Bucknell is listed in Mercer, but without information aside from a single recorded number made for the Admiralty. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial perfect; hands near mint; mint case shows hardly any wear, no MFS, some small scratches and marks to pendant and bow, one tiny scuff to ET back center, no dents or dings, crisp ET detail; bow tight, some residue; good domed glass crystal. Stunning case, great function. | $1,500 - $2,600 |
| 303 | EPW - Kwong Shing, Chinese market lever with rare 24-hour dial with astrological indications, 56mm, silver OF original case with hunting back and spring-loaded decorative silver cuvette, bearing both Chinese markings and faux London hallmarks, KWKS, WED with inner chapter repeating numerals from 1 to 12 twice, each two-hour section with astrological symbols corresponding to constellations around the earth, and actually doubling as true 12-hour system indicators as the hands are geared for normal 12-hour rotation, lever escapement with capped pallet, 12-16J, elaborately engraved gilt mvt, s#133472 within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 65.8 dwt (102.3 g). As with some world time watches, the chapter or dial indications are there so that one can calculate based on the 12-hour information being displayed. Of course, the chapter of actual zodiacal symbols will always be rotating relative to the earth's 24-hour solar rhythmicity, roughly once per annum for a complete rotation at sidereal rate, so a further calculation would be made relative to the calendar and initial positions of the stellar background to arrive at any meaningful interpretation of the dial. This calculation can be done roughly in one's mind, using the dial as an aid. Watch comes with two keys. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall but missing the stop-works gearing atop the floating barrel; dial perfect; hands in mint black enamel; case has stressed hinge, impeding hunting operation, and will need truing of the tube and a fresh hinge-pin to correct, as well as examination of the lift-spring; case shows very light wear, some MFS, some very light dents or dings as well as crease above the hinge; bow is secure and little worn with ample play in the through-hole, push shows light wear; good glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 304 | EPW - M I Tobias, Liverpool, lever fusee, 53mm, 14-18K original consular HC bearing faux Chester hallmarks without date letter, crowned "18" stamp, casemaker's incuse mark "R.S" (unknown), KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, "Liverpool window" jeweling, 12-16J, DES, gilt mvt with gilt locking dust-cap, s#33840. Gross weight of assembled watch 83.7 dwt (130.1 g). Mvt: Ticks and stops on partial wind, needs OH, excellent mvt condition overall; dial with microfleck to inner edge at 3 seconds; hands excellent, different finishes; case shows very light wear, some MFS, hardly any dents or dings, engraving compression visible inside covers, complete detail with minimal reduction; bow tight but acutely worn at apex; good glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,400 |
| 305 | EPW - Maurice Hart, London (not listed), lever fusee, 53mm, 18K OF original consular case, KWKS, multicolor gold decorated ET and engraved dial, detached lever escapement with capped escape, 13-15J, gilt mvt lacking its gilt locking dust-cap, s#5966. Gross weight of assembled watch 67.7 dwt (105.3 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; dial near mint with light scuffs; hands near mint gold; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail complete with slight reduction at shoulder; bow pivots freely; good flat-domed glass crystal. | $1,200 - $1,600 |
| 306 | EPW - "Meuron & Comp" (Meuron & Compagnie, Paris, active at least 1790-1820), large gold quarter repeater with exposed repeat work, concealed gongs, 63mm, 18K rose gold OF original case, KWKS, signed WED, floating going barrel, cylinder escapement, gilt mvt, s#4352/4396 within case-back. Gross weight of assembled watch 77.5 dwt (120.6 g). The design is unique, with all repeat work mounted on the back plate under glazed cuvette, the glass drilled for winding and setting, the mvt mounted entirely in a solid gilt band that frictions into the gold case body, and is released by only a single screw at 6 with the back cover open. The balance bridge is skeletonized polished steel. The case has a pull to release the back latch, which only needs to be pulled toward the pendant to release the back, something not everyone has understood, as it appears to be a tiny button. A small case-knife split has occurred at 9 on the bezel from one attempt at opening. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; good repeat function and tone; dial perfect; hands near mint original, minute with gold hub; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents, two back dings and a slight crease at top shoulder, complete ET detail, case sliced into at the base of the bezel at 9, requiring the small strip of metal to be pushed back into position and laser welded; bow is secure on its through-pin, while the through-hole of the pendant has become worn and has ample play; the 54.6mm glass crystal in front has small crack at 4, and the cuvette crystal is cracked through the holes and with wide conchoidal fracture. | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| 307 | EPW - Morris Tobias, 31 Minories, London, lever fusee, 54mm, heavy 14K original consular HC marked "FD&Co" (possibly Francis Dubois of Brooklyn, active 1840-1857), KWKS, WE-SSD, gold hands, lever escapement, 10-13J, gilt mvt with signed gilt locking dust-cap, s#7487. Gross weight of assembled watch 91.2 dwt (141.8 g). Mvt: NR, barrel click released, chain loose and perhaps broken, excellent mvt condition overall; dial perfect; hands near mint, seconds missing, post present; case shows substantial smooth wear, many MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail gone, the ghost of buttons remaining; bow all brass, remnant plating at junction; good glass crystal. | $1,600 - $2,000 |
| 308 | EPW - Movado Hermeto purse watch retailed by Tiffany & Co, 47mm x 33mm closed, 18K original case which winds the watch as it slides open and shut, also SW-SS, original silvered dial with Tiffany signature, lever escapement, 17J cal 150MN, fausses-côtes NI damascene, s#1186156, double signed Movado Factories, gold quality marks on back and within one cover. Gross weight of assembled watch 47.9 dwt (74.5 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, few MFS; dial near mint original with pristine radium clouds on the silvered surface corresponding to numerous stationary hand positions over the lifetime of the watch; hands near mint, radium paint complete and without decay; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, good winding action and closure; good glass crystal. | $1,600 - $2,200 |
| 309 | EPW - "Normal Watch," (Achille and Leon Hirsch, La Chaux-de-Fonds), very massive oversize world time travel watch displaying time in six cities, 64mm, large square gunmetal OF original case with hunting back that may act as an easel for desk or nightstand display, glazed observation cover over mvt, SW-pin-set which sets all cities simultaneously, fancy WED with six sub-dials including constant seconds, showing times for Paris, Central Europe, New York, Nouméa, London and St Petersburg, gold hands, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#179 on case. Gross weight of assembled watch 158.1 dwt (245.9 g). Nouméa is a French collective at the southern tip of New Caledonia in the South Pacific, to the east of Australia and north of New Zealand. The Hirsch family created the Normal Watch brand, registering a garter trademark in 1888. This type of watch is normally seen in small size, and then quite scarce, but the jumbo size is hardly ever seen. Unlike the smaller size, the large size has its Central Europe dial at 12 in higher position relative to the center; only the smaller round example appears in Sabrier and Rigot, "Ore d'Acciaio" (published as "Steel Watches" in English). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial perfect; hands mint; case shows little wear, few MFS, very little oxide, no pitting, no dents or dings, excellent and complete blue; bow tight, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystals. | $1,200 - $1,800 |
| 310 | EPW - Patek Philippe, Genève, 51mm, the mvt made for "Wm Kendrick's Sons, Louisville, Ky," recased in 14K Roy HC with gold cuvette and weighted case-springs, SW-SS, a former Waltham WE impressed DSD now bearing a reprinted Patek signature, lever escapement with capped escape, 18J, fausses-côtes NI damascene, s#68675. Gross weight of assembled watch 58.1 dwt (90.4 g). Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall; dial with hls, affixed to mvt with screws at top and bottom; hands near mint; case shows very little wear, few MFS, many dents and sharp dings to light gauge bands and covers, crisp detail; bow tight, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 311 | EPW - Patek Philippe, Genève, made for "Galt & Bro, Washington, DC," 44mm, 18K OF original case, SW-SS, refinished silvered dial with raised gold numerals, lever escapement with capped escape, 18J, 8 adjustments, fausses-côtes NI damascene, s#186787, triple signed by Patek Philippe, signed Galt on mvt and dial, in associated leather box for a slightly larger watch. The Galt firm handled Patek Philippe watches since the mid-19th century, and its watchmakers repaired watches for Abraham Lincoln. Gross weight of assembled watch 38.2 dwt (59.4 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; dial mint in appearance; hands excellent; case shows hardly any wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; bow pivots freely, crown shows little wear; clean plastic crystal; box with chips, rubbing and wear. | $1,500 - $2,600 |
| 312 | EPW - Sam Macham, London (Samuel, ca 1700-1715), early English verge fusee, 58mm, sterling silver OF pair cases without hallmarks, bearing casemaker's incuse mark "HR" for either Henry Rawlins or Hugh Richards, ca 1710, outer case-back engraved with sunburst, KWKS, sterling silver champlevé dial signed "Macham London" with engraved gilt surround, poker & beetle hands, verge escapement, gilt mvt with oversize pierced & engraved foliate scrolled balance cock with grotesque smiling mask, inner case engraved "Moses Cleaveland 1794," s#773 with matching number stamped on both inner and outer cases, the latter with early Pittsfield Mass watch paper, maker unknown and barely legible, recording a repair in 1828. Priestley notes that this incuse mark is seen on cases from 1692 to 1721, and is on the earliest existing plate of casemakers' marks from 1682, held at the Goldsmith's Hall, but is either Henry Rawlins, born 1682, apprentice of Richard Blundell, freeman of the Clockmakers' Company in 1706, or Hugh Richards, born 1687, apprenticed to John Bayley, freeman in 1709. Priestley also notes in his survey, that of 270 cases with casemakers' marks predating 1720, only 6 have been seen with hallmarks (see Priestley's invaluable "Early Watch Case Makers of England 1631-1720, Special Order Supplement #3, NAWCC). The Cleaveland family genealogies have been quite well established. The owner of this watch at the end of the 19th century is probably not of the whaling family of Martha's Vineyard, but can probably be traced to the Pittsfield area with some research. Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show excellent gilding, light oxide on steel components; dial excellent, small losses to blacking; hands excellent, light oxide only; original outer case shows medium wear, the punched numbers now holes, some MFS, some deep but rounded dents and dings, flat dent to bezel; button latch good; original inner case shows less wear, some MFS, one dent cocking the pendant to one side, no dings, normal case rub; bow & pendant original and still swiveling at the pendant base, hard to find on a watch of this age, the bow with ample play; good domed glass crystal, a bit small in diameter but still secure. The paper is quite faded, making reading of the maker's apparently unusual name difficult. | $1,200 - $1,600 |
| 313 | EPW - Samuel Green, London (Bunhill Row after 1795, apprenticed 1754, Clockmakers' Company 1772-1817), doctor's sweep-seconds calendar fusee with hacking feature, 56mm, coin silver OF original pair cases bearing London hallmarks for 1811, casemakers incuse mark "W.L" for William Lewis, by that time at 26 Red Lion Street, Clerkenwell, KWKS, WED with time dial at pendant, calendar dial below, sweep hand typically bent for clearance over time dial post, verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced & engraved foliate scrolled balance cock with urn decoration, s#630. The outer contains watchpapers for S Short, Bideford, R Squire & Son, also Bideford, and Jno Mallet, Barnstaple, the next major city to the northwest along the coast, two papers consistently showing work done for a Mr Thompson. Gross weight of assembled watch dwt ( g). é Mvt: GRO, however the sweep hesitates and catches up inconsistently, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show near mint gilding, little oxide on steel components; dial with hl from upper hole through center and down to 25 seconds, no other defect (the crystal chips at top case a shadow on the dial); hands fine, not all original; original outer case shows very light wear, some MFS and FS, no dents or dings; button latch good, button top pushed in; original inner case shows less wear, some MFS and FS, no dents or dings; bow & pendant original, bow pivots freely with little additional play; domed bull's-eye glass crystal with several edge chips at top by bezel hinge at the right. | $500 - $750 |
| 314 | EPW - Swiss, unmarked Piguet Bros style ébauche, 46mm, 14K original HC with glazed observation cuvette, Swiss hallmarks, SW-pin-set, WE impressed SSD, lever escapement, 16J, fausses-côtes NI damascene, s#2430 within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 50.2 dwt (78.2 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall with the distraction of some tweezer-point marks; dial with pitchfork hls sweeping from origin at 11; hands fine; case shows little wear, few MFS but one long scuff in back, one large dent in band at 6, no dings, complete detail with minimal reduction along the shoulders; bow tight, little worn, crown shows little wear; good glass crystals. | $700 - $1,000 |
| 315 | EPW - Tiffany & Co, New York, early Tiffany factory Swiss mvt resembling Madretsch style ébauche but with clear differences, 46mm, heavy 18K original HC with hinged glazed observation cuvette, signed Tiffany, SW-LS, signed WE-SSD, lever escapement, 16J, fausses-côtes NI damascene, s#30972, in original period fitted Tiffany & Co, New York box with Paris address, noting a Grand Prix at the Exposition Universelle in 1878. Gross weight of assembled watch 59.1 dwt (91.9 g). Mvt: Ticking but very dry and dirty, fine mvt condition overall with clouds and sparse dark speckle, oxide speck on click wheel, needs thorough overhaul; dial perfect, etching only; hands mint; near mint case shows hardly any wear, few MFS or scuffs, no dents or dings, crisp ET detail; bow tight, unworn, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystals; in need of cleaning in and out; box excellent with minor external rubbing, perfect top silk and clean interior. | $1,200 - $1,600 |
| 316 | EPW - Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Swiss, retailed by "T C Tanke, Buffalo, NY," 48mm, 14K AWCCo original HC with military presentation on gold cuvette, "Brig Gen Robt H Hall, US Army, June 15th 1908," front cover engraved with Hall's initials "RHH," SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 17J, wolf's tooth winding, bimetallic compensation balance with overcoil hairspring and micrometric regulator, wheel satin NI damascene bridge mvt, s#339980, with fitted velvet-lined box. Gross weight of assembled watch 50.5 dwt (78.5 g). General Robert H Hall (1837-1914) graduated from West Point in 1860 and served in the Civil War. A three-page history of his life and illustrious military career is included. The bold moon style hands may have been a special request since Hall was more than 70 years old when he received this watch. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall with a few MFS and some sparse microspeckle, no oxidation; dial perfect in the visible area; excellent hands; case shows very light wear, many MFS, no dents or dings, complete band detail with reduction only at base; tight bow, crown shows light wear and incipient break; good glass crystal; lovely clean box with hardly any rubbing. | $1,500 - $2,600 |
| 317 | EPW - Vacheron & Constantin, Genève-Suisse, 53mm, 16S, 14K recased Keystone HC with gold cuvette, SW-SS, WE-SSD, fully capped lever escapement, 21J 8 adjustments, fausses-côtes NI damascene, s#368435. Gross weight of assembled watch 70.9 dwt (110.3 g). Mvt: Running after sluggish start, near mint mvt condition overall; dial with long hl from seconds to 3; hands mint purple; case shows light wear, many MFS, many light dents or dings to band, few to covers, ET detail vanishing at shoulders, quite reduced overall; bow replaced, tight, nicked and rough, crown shows abundant wear and break; good glass crystal. | $1,200 - $1,500 |
| 318 | EPW - Vaucher, Continental verge fusee with calendar, constant seconds, compass, subsidiary time dial, central square for setting time, glazed back with visible pendulette (also with bezel to accept crystal), guilloché (ET) silver surround, 55mm, silver OF original consular case, KWKS, pale lavender ED with glazed insets for compass and seconds, verge escapement, gilt mvt with engraved scenic two-footed balance bridge with aperture for pendulette, DES, s#12999. Gross weight of assembled watch 65.2 dwt (101.4 g). Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show excellent gilding, little oxide on steel components, near mint mvt mask with slight roughness around the bezel for the pendulette crystal; dial perfect; hands mismatched for time dial, others correct; compass seems to be reacting to some magnetization within, so the needle will need to be removed, the watch demagnetized, and then the needle replaced; original case shows little wear, no MFS, no dents or dings; tight closure front and back; bow & pendant original, tight and unworn junction; front glass crystal chipped at the site where it was drilled for accessing the setting square, good back crystal, good dial crystals for compass and seconds, pendulette crystal missing. | $1,200 - $1,600 |
| 319 | EPW - Viennese Renaissance-style enameled oval verge fusee watch of the mid-19th century, 42mm x 68mm to top of swivel bale, gilt metal body OF case purpose-fitted with late 18th century unsigned Continental verge fusee mvt, KWKS, basse-taille enameled dial in Renaissance period style, verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced and foliate scrolled two-fitted balance bridge, without visible numbers. The case body is enameled inside and out in the classic Viennese style, the back with charming scene of merry dancing and drinking couple, the inside with minstrel playing lute, the dial of translucent enamels over simply chased or stippled fields such as the earliest Limoges enamels were, some sections in opaque enamel, the numerals revealed in champlevè plaques. The gilt metal bezel carries a carved rock crystal cabochon to act as the crystal. While Renaissance art and architecture was occasionally reflected in various ways through the subsequent centuries, its architecture was fully but not purely embraced by the mid 19th century, and in few places as energetically as in Vienna, where entire city blocks were rendered in the unique combination of Renaissance, Baroque and Mannerist styles. Art and jewels followed suit, with an entire genre of horological items created from older mechanisms, sometimes even recycling parts from actual period timepieces. For the most part we see late 17th century through 18th century components or mechanisms with dial and cases made in styles of the 16th and 17th centuries. The genre has its own unique flavor and execution, and is widely collected. Mvt: NR, chain wrapped about the fusee, staff seems to be whole but the escapement simply bypasses, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall; dial with perfect enamel except in the red tulips top and bottom where the dial screws have created small losses; only the remnant hour hand remains; case shows no wear, no MFS, perfect enamel everywhere except for the pendant florette, which has caused chipping in its immediate surround, beautiful detail and color for this genre; bow is sound, swivels as it should, and has maker's touch-marks at top and bottom, looking like dings; perfect rock crystal. A very fine example. | $1,500 - $2,600 |
| 320 | WW - A Dunhill Ltd, London, automatic chronograph with date, 40mm x 54mm to lug tips, original stainless steel SB case, leather strap currently installed along with original stainless steel signed bracelet, original black dial with applied silver indices, tachymeter scale and three inset subregisters with silver painted indices, 37J cal ETA 2894-2, s#10296, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; dial pristine; hands pristine; case shows very little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; leather strap hardly used; stainless bracelet shows little wear, little stretch, some MFS and scuffs; crown shows hardly any wear; good crystal. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 321 | WW - Breitling Datora, ref 785, triple register chronograph with triple calendar, 36mm x 43mm to lug tips, 18K rose gold original snap-case, calfskin strap, original silvered dial with raised rose gold numerals and markers, red date numerals, 17J unmarked Valjoux cal 72C, s#705464, triple signed. This early model is extremely rare, ca 1947, the fifth year of production. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; dial just below near mint, minor microspeckle between constant seconds and hour register, faint halos around some numerals; hands near mint; case shows little wear, clear facets and edges, few MFS, no dents or dings; crown and pushers show little wear; good crystal. | $3,000 - $5,000 |
| 322 | WW - Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute, manual 24-hour dial triple register chronograph, ref A12020, 41mm x 48mm to lug tips, original stainless steel SB case with bidirectional slide-rule bezel, original stainless steel bracelet with flip-locking deployment clasp signed Breitling, original black 24 hour dial with luminous painted indices and numerals, sunken registers, 17J cal 24, s#0004, triple signed, with inner and outer boxes and paperwork. Mvt: GRO, pristine mvt condition, no oxide; dial pristine; hands pristine; case show little wear, some MFS and wrench FS to back, no dents or dings; bracelet shows little wear and stretch, concentrated MFS and rubbing on 12 0'clock side, light residue to clean ultrasonically; crown and pushers show little wear; barely visible UFS on anti-reflective crystal; resealed for auction. Excellent inner box, rubbed outer. | $1,800 - $2,600 |
| 323 | WW - Breitling Navitimer, triple register chronograph ref 7806, 41mm x 48mm to lug tips, original GF and stainless steel snap-back case with bidirectional slide rule bezel for flight calculations, crocodile strap signed Breitling with logo buckle, original two-tone reverse "panda" dial with sunken registers, 17J Valjoux cal 7740, s#1423654, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; good chronograph functions; near mint dial shows natural reactivity around lumed indices; hands near mint, sub-hands excellent; case shows little wear, some MFS and scuffs to nearly complete back satin, no dents or dings, discoloration to side and lug backs near the pusher sites; crown and pushers show little wear; good crystal. | $2,000 - $2,600 |
| 324 | WW - Breitling, Navitimer II automatic, ref D13022 with date, tachymeter and slide-rule scales, 41mm x 48mm to lug tips, original stainless steel case with 18K gold bi-directional slide rule bezel, used padded crocodile strap with generic buckle, original slate blue dial, 17J Valjoux cal 7750, s#326, triple signed, produced from 1993-2002. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; mint dial; mint hands; good chronograph and date functions; case shows very little wear, a few MFS, minor scratches in back, no dents or dings, little residue; crown and pushers show hardly any wear; good anti-reflective sapphire crystal. | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| 325 | WW - Croton Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver, manual chronograph with "panda" dial, constant seconds, minute register with red countdown sector, tachymeter scale, 38mm x 45mm to lug tips, original stainless steel SB case, bi-directional rotating bezel with minute and hour scales, Italian padded leather strap, original white "panda" dial with two sunken black registers, 17J cal 92, s#65400, triple signed. The panda dial (white with black subregisters) is quite rare with production of less than 1 in 50. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; dial shows light discoloration and fading as well as lume loss at 8 and 11; hands are lightly pitted and have lume discoloration; case shows little wear, some MFS to complete original back satin, no dents or dings; crown and pushers show little wear; crystal with MFS. | $1,600 - $2,200 |
| 326 | WW - Glycine, Art Deco style rectangular bezel chapter, 26mm x 40mm to hinged lug tips, heavily constructed 18K white gold original case, new leather strap, original silvered dial, 17J, s#003235 within case-back, double signed. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, hardy any oxide; dial near mint; hands mint; case has very tight back, good hinges with minimal stress and only tiny concealed tube loss on one side; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; chromed crown shows little wear; crystal polished and with some MFS. | $1,000 - $1,400 |
| 327 | WW - Hamilton Piping Rock, 1928 issue, 29mm x 43mm to hinged lug tips, 14K white gold and enamel original case, new long black lizard strap, original silvered dial, 19J grade 979, s#2900851, triple signed. Gross weight of assembled watch without strap 18.1 dwt (28.1 g). Mvt: GRO, recently overhauled, excellent mvt condition, little oxide, polished winding wheels, some MFS; dial fine, light tarnish getting darker at base with some speckle; hands mint bright purple, seconds blue; case has good hinges, one a bit tighter than the other, shows little wear, perfectly applied fresh back satin, some MFS to top, no dents or dings; crown shows little wear; good crystal. | $1,200 - $1,600 |
| 328 | WW - Hamilton, early engraved oval, manual winding, 29mm x 37mm to lug tips, 14K yellow gold original Fahy's case #8960 with 1928 Christmas presentation on back, lizard strap, cleaned and relumed silvered dial, replaced 17J grade 987-F mvt (as original), s#4414929. When first advertised in 1927 with 987 mvt, this model cost $105.50 in 14K. Considered a three-star rarity in the Complete Guide. The grade 987 was first produced in 1926, while the grade 987-F came out two years later. At some point it apparently became expeditious to replace the original 987 or 987-F mvt with the same grade mvt produced in 1942. The 987-F runs began with s#2400001. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, no oxide; clean dial; excellent relumed hands; case shows light wear, profuse MFS to back along with some dents or dings, the top and bezel showing less wear and complete detail, sticker discoloration on back has now been removed with Simichrome; case tube accepting crown has been soldered, indicating matching to the replacement crown, which shows light wear; good crystal; unworn lower strap has come unglued around the spring-bar, needs repair or replacement before use. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 329 | WW - Heuer Carrera Classics Re-Edition, manual triple register chronograph, ref CS3113, 35mm x 44mm to lug tips, original stainless steel SB case, leather rally strap with signed steel Heuer buckle, original black dial with silver accents and sunken registers, 17J cal 1873, s# ZL5445, triple signed, with original box and paperwork. Mvt: GRO, pristine mvt condition, no oxide; dial pristine; hands pristine; mint case shows hardly any wear, hardly any MFS, a few MFS to crisp original back satin, no dents or dings; crown and pushers show hardly any wear; good crystal with only faint UFS; resealed for auction. Box and slipcase rubbed and with tape tears. | $1,500 - $2,000 |
| 330 | WW - Heuer Carrera, triple register chronograph ref 2447, 36mm x 45mm to lug tips, original stainless steel faceted lug SB case with round pushers with Heuer logo and "Ed Heuer & Co, Swiss" signature, case number 53876 between the lugs, new Stuller leather strap, original silvered dial with rare tachymeter scale in red, 17J nickel Valjoux 72 mvt signed "Ed Heuer & Co, SA," mvt without number, triple signed, ca 1963. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition, no oxide; good chronograph functions; near mint dial, hardly any powder or tarnish; excellent hands showing some oxide along edges; case shows light wear, some MFS and FS to back, two sharp creased tool marks on back bevel, top with some MFS and nicks to unpolished facets; Heuer crown and pushers show very light wear; good crystal; back left finger-tight for inspection, seal before wear. | $3,000 - $5,000 |
| 331 | WW - IWC, International Watch Co, Schaffhausen, 34mm x 32 mm to partially concealed lug tips, 18K original case, lizard strap, original silvered dial, free-sprung 17J anti-shock cal 402, regulated by asymmetrical screwed weights on balance spars, s#1969120, triple signed with Probus logo inside back. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, patch of oxide scratched off click wheel, minor plate scuffs; dial near mint, some surface dust, faint natural galvanic halos around some markers, barely visible, minor concealed bezel rub; hands fine, dull, sweep painted black and lacking tail; case shows very light wear overall, medium wear to back with only one clear hallmark and the others ghosts, some dents and sanding to back creating uneven look, few MFS to top, sharp edges, hardly any nicks; crown shows very light wear; scuffed crystal; old leather strap falling off at spring-bars, needs replacement. | $700 - $1,000 |
| 332 | WW - LeCoultre Automatic with power reserve, 34mm x 43mm to lug tips, 14K yellow gold original SB case, genuine lizard strap, original black lacquered dial with applied gold indices, power reserve window at 12, 17J cal 481, s#1043629, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, no oxide; dial fine, shows overall cloudiness and powder, ghosts of buttons inside each marker, perhaps a luminous application now removed; hands excellent, fine sweep is quite oxidized; case shows light wear with visible signs of polishing, few MFS, no dents or dings, edges rounded overall; crown shows very light wear; good crystal. | $700 - $1,000 |
| 333 | WW - LeCoultre Futurematic with power reserve, 35mm x 44mm to lug tips, original GF case, without strap, original silvered dial, 17J cal 497, s#1004237, triple signed. The bumper type mvt is only wound by agitation, the back-crown shifts to set the watch. A key on the dial edge must meet its notch in the case-back for proper orientation. Mvt: Barely ticking, fine mvt condition, some oxide at the setting shift entry, needs OH; excellent-plus dial, minimal edge tarnish, very little microspeckle; excellent hands; case shows medium wear, lug-backs and case-back edge have break to undermetal, case overall shows profuse MFS, FS, scratches and nicks, light dings in back, need thorough refinish; crown shows very light wear; very scratched crystal. The dial makes restoration worthwhile. | $300 - $450 |
| 334 | WW - LeCoultre Futurematic, automatic with power reserve (winding indicator), 34mm x 45mm to lug tips, original GF case, Forster GF brick-mesh bracelet with wide range of extendibility, older refinished silvered dial, 17J cal 497, s#1087080, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; clean dial with faint tarnish, some skips in graphics; hands excellent; case shows light wear, many MFS and FS to top, good lug backs but some break along back center bevel arrested with lacquer, no dents or dings, minor nicks to fairly sharp lug edges, no overpolishing; crystal with MFS. | $800 - $1,100 |
| 335 | WW - LeCoultre Galaxy, diamond mystery dial, ref 615-208, 33mm x 40mm to lug tips, original 14K white gold case, Dupont Corfam strap with Champion stainless steel deployment clasp, original black 35-diamond dial with diamond indices on black and clear disks, 17J cal K480/CW, VXN export code denoting period of joint venture between Vacheron & Constantin and LeCoultre, s#1566424, case #51158, triple signed. Some of these come in cases marked "Vacheron & Constantin - LeCoultre" around the back, while other identical types only have the LeCoultre signature within the case-back. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, no oxide; near mint dial and disks, only the dial edge with wear to the paint that is completely concealed; case shows light wear, nearly all back spin-satin gone, few MFS to top, some FS in back, no dents or dings, polishing has reduced top and lug facets; script-logo crown shows little wear, sits out a touch, probably replaced from NOS collection; crystal with a few FS. | $1,000 - $1,400 |
| 336 | WW - LeCoultre, bumper automatic with winding indicator, 34mm x 42mm to lug tips, 14K original Star SB case, expansion strap, original silvered dial with applied gilt markers and numerals, 17J cal 481, s#703459, triple signed. Gross weight of assembled watch 26.6 dwt (41.3 g). This model is hard to find in gold. Mvt: Ticks and stops, very gummy, needs OH, fine mvt condition, many MFS, no oxide; dial excellent, natural galvanic staining around all markers, some microbubbling to gilding; hands near mint; case shows light wear and polishing to top, reducing all crisp edges, few MFS, no dents or dings, back with scratches at notch sites; crown shows little wear; good crystal. Left finger-tight for auction inspection, seal before wear. | $1,000 - $1,400 |
| 337 | WW - Lemania, manual chronograph with constant seconds, minute and hour registers, tachymeter scale, 35mm x 42mm to lug tips, stainless steel original case, leather strap on ostrich pattern, original silvered dial, 17J cal 2310, s#226705, double signed, case signed "O Maire, Inc, Swiss." The Lemania 2310 was used by Omega as caliber 321 in the earliest Speedmasters, and by Patek Philippe as caliber CH27-70. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, few MFS, no oxide; dial near mint original; hands fine, blackened with loss of lume; case shows little wear, few MFS over remnant original back satin, no dents or dings; crown and pushers show little wear; good crystal. A very high condition example. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 338 | WW - Longines Automatic Conquest Calendar, 35mm x 41mm to lug tips, heavy 18K rose gold original SB case with enameled star & sea logo on back, crocodile strap, original black lacquer dial with applied gold indices, 18J cal 19ASD, s#10741904, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; dial mint; hands near mint, sweep fine, oxidized; case shows very little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings but has losses to enamel in back; crown shows little wear; good crystal, a few UFS. | $900 - $1,200 |
| 339 | WW - Longines, instantaneous single-button chronograph (also called "flyback"), sweep minute register, a special Longines patent, 31mm x 41mm to lug tips, GF original L&K case, old leather strap, original silvered dial with 24-hour indications in red, marked "Longines Patent," 17J, s#12687 beneath balance where one would expect a caliber number, case #16753, triple signed. At the touch of the button, one simultaneously resets and restarts the chronograph, making one's readings as the chronograph moves. Looking like a form of split seconds, the minute register sweep hand is actually a creeper carried by friction with the minute post. The device had military and aviation applications. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition, no oxide; good chronograph functions; dial effectively mint, only one small speck below 2; hands near mint; case shows little wear, some FS to lug backs, no dents or dings; crown and pusher show little wear; good crystal. A great example. | $700 - $1,000 |
| 340 | WW - Longines, large chronograph with constant seconds, minute & hour registers plus tachymeter scale with declining orange sector, 43mm x 44mm to lug tips, stainless steel original SB case, stainless steel Longines bracelet, original tricolor silvered, black and orange dial, 17J Valjoux cal 726, s#15925918, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition, no oxide, form-a-gasket creating some mess around the case edge, should be cleaned out and proper gasket installed; good chronograph functions; dial near mint, light tarnish/toning to subdials; hands mismatched, the minute alone not original; case shows very light wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, fading signature and details on back, top with satin applied by hand, edges crisp; signed logo crown and pushers show little wear; bracelet shows very light wear and modest stretch, clean finish, clasp with MFS and FS, one spring-bar needed; crystal with a few scratches and cloudiness within, needs cleaning. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 341 | WW - Movado Curviplan, 23mm x 40mm to lug tips, 14K gold original triple-stepped bezel snap-back case engraved on back, leather strap with steel deployment buckle, original silvered dial, 17J cal 510, case #526636, style or subcontract #41817, triple signed with Movado logo inside case-back. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition, cloudy plates, barrel plate refinished to random scratch-pattern from its original ribbed damascene, no oxide; excellent dial and hands; case shows light wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, crisp hand-engraving on back of the highest quality, executed after wear; crown shows light wear; good crystal. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 342 | WW - Movado, triple calendar with moonphase, 34mm x 41mm to lug tips, original stainless steel SB case with fancy fluted lugs, trench-style modern leather strap, original silvered dial with radium painted numerals, 17J cal 473, s#C476883, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition, some light oxide; dial excellent, some faint tarnish and MFS; hands excellent, perfect green lume; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents, many MFS with through-strap stipple on caseback; crown shows very little wear; good crystal. Beautiful vintage condition. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 343 | WW - Omega Automatic Chronometer with date, known as the "De Ville Prestige" model, 36mm x 43mm to lug tips, original stainless steel and 18K yellow gold WR gasketed snap-back case, original 18K and stainless steel bracelet with expandable deployment clasp, original gilt dial with applied gold indices, 21J cal 1109, s#49601808, triple signed, with inner & outer boxes and instruction booklet in wallet, blank warranty card. Bracelet for average smaller wrist size, no spare links. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition, oxide; dial mint; hands mint; case and bracelet show hardly any wear, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings, very little stretch; crown shows hardly any wear; crystal with tiny central nick and scratch near 3. Inner box and wallet with minimal wear, outer box rubbed and split. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 344 | WW - Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer Officially Certified with date, 34mm x 38mm to lug tips, 18K yellow gold original single body case with gold bezel adding to crystal seal, raised observatory logo on back, marked beneath "Waterproof, 168015-Tool 105," Omega logo crystal with Cyclops inside (a great idea seldom imitated), lizard strap, original gilt dial, 24J cal 564, s#26883815, triple signed. If one lacks the Omega crystal-removing tool, the "Electro-Vise" type is the best for opening to access the mvt. One pulls the two part stem apart, pushes the internal half back into winding position, the rotates the mvt one half-hour counterclockwise to allow the mvt to lift out effortlessly by the stem. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition, no oxide; dial near mint; hands near mint; case shows very light wear, some MFS overall, logo detail complete with light reduction of the highlights, no dents or dings, mild polishing to edges; crown shows very little wear; good crystal. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 345 | WW - Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer Officially Certified, 33mm x 40mm to lug tips, stainless steel original SB case, lizard strap, original silvered dial, thin and elegant 24J cal 712, s#23182327, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; dial near mint; hands mint; case shows little wear, few MFS to nearly complete back spin satin, no dents or dings; crown shows hardly any wear; non-logo crystal with a few FS. | $350 - $550 |
| 346 | WW - Omega De Ville, manual triple register chronograph ref 145.018, 35mm x 40mm to lug tips, original GP base metal case with stainless steel screw-back, calfskin strap, original silvered dial with tachymeter scale and sunken registers, applied gilt and black indices, 17J cal 861, s#27718626, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, some plate discoloration, no oxide; good chronograph functions; dial in fair condition with paint bubbling, patchy, yellowed and peeling lacquer; hands fine, showing overall rash; case shows medium wear with break around all back and top edges, deep inscription poorly removed from case-back leaving uneven surface and deep points, looks dented and dinged but is flat internally and should be rendered flat in back - laser filling of the deep points will keep the back from getting too thin; back shows some MFS and FS as well, a small dent to the rear on side at 9, some MFS pinpoints overall to top; crown and pushers by contrast show hardly any wear; good logo crystal. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 347 | WW - Omega manual triple register chronograph, known as the "De Ville Prestige" model, 36mm x 41mm to lug tips, original stainless steel and 18K yellow gold WR gasketed snap-back case, original 18K and stainless steel bracelet with expandable deployment clasp, original silvered dial with applied gold indices, 17J cal 861, s#48250587, triple signed, with inner & outer boxes and instruction booklet in wallet, blank warranty card, spare links. Mvt: GRO, pristine mvt condition, no oxide; dial pristine; hands pristine; case and bracelet show very little wear, some concentrated MFS on case-back center, few MFS to top, no dents or dings, some MFS to bracelet, very little stretch; crown and pushers show very little wear; good crystal. Inner box with minimal wear, wallet very rubbed and scraped, outer box rubbed and soiled with crushed top corner. | $1,400 - $1,800 |
| 348 | WW - Omega Seamaster Automatic Chronometer with date, 36mm x 43mm to lug tips, original stainless steel and 18K yellow gold SB case, original 18K and stainless steel bracelet with deployment clasp, original white enamel dial with applied gold indices, 21J cal 1109, s#49601808, triple signed, with inner & outer boxes and instruction booklet in wallet. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; dial mint; hands mint; case shows very light wear, polishing of the bezel, some MFS to top and sides, numerous pinpoint dings on the side of the case opposite the crown, tiny nicks in bezel; crown shows hardly any wear; good crystal. Inner box fine, outer rubbed and soiled. Resealed for auction. | $700 - $1,000 |
| 349 | WW - Omega Seamaster De Ville Automatic with date, 34mm x 41mm to lug tips, 18K yellow gold original single body case with gold bezel adding to crystal seal, raised seahorse logo on back, marked "Seamaster Waterproof," non-logo non-Cyclops crystal replacement, lizard strap, original silvered dial, 24J cal 562, s#223921753, triple signed. Mvt: Ticking at low amplitude, needs fresh lubrication, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; dial excellent, even microbubble rash overall, little microspeckle at base; hands mint; case shows very light wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; crown shows light wear with incipient highlight break; clean crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 350 | WW - Omega Seamaster Professional Chronograph automatic, 42mm x 49mm to lug tips, original stainless steel SB case with unidirectional rotating steel bezel, steel deployment bracelet, original blue wave dial, 25J cal 1164, s#600008458, triple signed, including original box and manuals. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; dial pristine; hands pristine; case shows very little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; bracelet with little wear, little stretch, residue between links, few MFS; buckle with many MFS; crown and pushers show hardly any wear; good crystal. Box very worn with surface tears, abrasion, nicks and stains. | $1,000 - $1,400 |
| 351 | WW - Omega Seamaster, three-register chronograph, ref 105.005-66, 35mm x 41mm to lug tips, GF top stainless SB original case, alligator strap, original silvered dial, 17J cal 321, s#24536836, triple signed, in period Omega box. Mvt: GRO, pristine mvt condition, no oxide; dial mint; hands mint; case shows hardly any wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; crown and pushers show little wear; good crystal. | $2,600 - $3,400 |
| 352 | WW - Omega Seamaster, triple register chronograph ref 146.017, 35mm x 40mm to lug tips, original GF and stainless steel SB case, leather strap, original silvered dial with tachymeter scale and sunken registers, black & gilt markers and hands, has Swiss tritium mark but carries no luminous, 17J cal 861, s#27711851, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; good chronograph functions; dial mint, does not ever appear to have had any luminous; hands mint with black channels, also apparently designed without luminous; case shows very light wear, some MFS to fading original back satin, no dents or dings but wrench scratches on case-back, light polishing to top rounding edges; crown and pushers show hardly any wear; good non-logo crystal. | $900 - $1,400 |
| 353 | WW - Omega Speedmaster "Teutonic," manual three-register chronograph ref 145.0040, 43mm x 45mm to lug tips, original brushed stainless steel snap-back case with GP tachymeter bezel, integrated two-tone Omega bracelet ref 1413/019, original gilt and matte silvered dial with sunken registers, 17J cal 861, s#44124669, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; good chronograph functions; dial mint; hands mint; case shows very light wear, many MFS and pinpoints to original back satin and polished bezel, few MFS or scuffs to head body, light dents on integrated bracelet with medium stretch and many MFS; crown and pushers show hardly any wear; good crystal. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 354 | WW - Omega Speedmaster Automatic, chronograph with day-date, constant seconds, 24-hour indicator with day-night sector, sweep minute register, sunken hour register, 176.0012, 42mm x 45mm to lug tips, stainless steel original SB case, stainless steel Omega 1162 bracelet, original black dial with tachymeter scale applied to back of crystal, 17J cal 1045, s#45452498, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition, no oxide; good chronograph functions except that the minute creeper may take two pushes to return fully, a lubrication issue; dial mint; hands mint; case shows hardly any wear, complete top and back satin with few MFS, no dents or dings but three pinpoint nicks to top; bracelet shows light wear, medium stretch, some MFS and scuffs; crown and pushers shows very little wear; good crystal. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 355 | WW - Omega Speedmaster Automatic, triple-register chronograph with date, 39mm x 44mm to lug tips, original 18K yellow gold WR gasketed snap-back case with 18K yellow gold tachymeter bezel, crocodile strap with Omega logo buckle, original white dial with applied baton indices, 25J Omega cal 1133 (Valjoux cal 7750), s#53595548, triple signed, with Omega inner and outer boxes. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; dial near mint; hands near mint; case shows little wear, few MFS to top, very light wear to back with FS on lug-backs from pin removal, no dents or dings, slight reduction to hallmarks in back; very light wear with some MFS and nicks to bezel, slight loss of letter blacking; crown and pushers show hardly any wear; good crystal; fine crocodile strap only lightly worn, many miles left. Mint wooden box, rubbed outer. | $3,000 - $3,600 |
| 356 | WW - Omega Speedmaster Professional Chronograph, manual triple register chronograph, 41mm x 47mm to lug tips, original stainless steel SB exhibition case with black tachymeter bezel, stainless steel Omega bracelet with deployment clasp, scarce white dial with painted lume indices and sunken registers, 18J cal 863, triple signed, includes Omega inner and outer boxes, no papers. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition, no oxide; dial near mint, or mint with infinitesimal dust specks; hands mint, intentionally matte finish; case shows hardly any wear, hardly any MFS to top, some MFS and wrench related marring of the slots, no dents or dings; bracelet shows very light wear, light stretch, some MFS, scuffs and rubbing; crown and pushers show little wear; good crystals front and back. Watch was not unsealed, inspected through crystal. Inner box mint, outer rubbed and with compression crease. | $3,000 - $4,000 |
| 357 | WW - Omega Speedmaster Professional Mark II, triple register chronograph ref 145.014, 42mm x 45mm to lug tips, original stainless steel SB case, tachymeter scale on back of crystal rather than on bezel, stainless steel Omega bracelet ref 1162, original black tritium dial with sunken registers, 17J cal 861, s#29601283, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, one oxide speck on regulator; good chronograph functions; near mint dial; near mint hands; case-back and bracelet show medium wear, profuse MFS, medium stretch; head has numerous sharp dings and nicks on the beveled top edge along with other short scratches and nicks overall; crown and pushers show very light wear but crown has dings; good crystal with perfect scale. | $1,100 - $1,500 |
| 358 | WW - Omega Speedmaster Professional Mark IV Automatic with date, constant seconds coaxial with 24-hour indicator, sweep minute register, sunken hour register, ref 176.009, 42mm x 45mm to lug tips, stainless steel original SB case, stainless steel Omega 1162 bracelet, original black dial with tachymeter scale applied to back of crystal, 22J cal 1040, s#35611015, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; good chronograph functions except that the minute creeper may take two pushes to return fully, a lubrication issue; dial mint with nicely aged original lume; hands mint; case shows little wear, unevenly refinished top satin, some MFS to fading but complete back satin, no dents or dings; bracelet shows light wear, medium stretch, few MFS or scuffs; crown and pushers show very little wear; good crystal. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 359 | WW - Omega Speedmaster Professional, manual triple register chronograph with date and lunar phases, ref 35765000, 42mm x 48mm to lug tips, stainless steel original SB exhibition case and original bracelet with fully signed deployment clasp, marked " The First and Only Watch Worn on the Moon on back exhibition bezel, original black dial, 18J cal 1866, s#77078444, triple signed, with inner and outer boxes, book and warranty cards, barely used, purchased in Hong Kong in 2003. The watch is currently set up for small wrist, with five spare links in plastic, plus calendar push in leather holder with tassel. Mvt: GRO, pristine mvt condition, no oxide; dial pristine; hands pristine; case shows hardly any wear, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings; bracelet shows very little wear or stretch, few MFS, clasp with scuffs; crown and pushers show very little wear; good crystal. Mint inner box, book, cards and wallet. | $3,000 - $3,400 |
| 360 | WW - Omega Speedmaster Professional, NASA edition, manual chronograph with constant seconds, minute & hour registers, tachymeter bezel, 42mm x 48mm to lug tips, stainless steel original SB case and bracelet with deployment clasp, original black dial, 17J cal 861, s#32204999, triple signed with Omega logo clasp. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition, no oxide; good chronograph functions; dial mint; hands mint; case shows little wear, some MFS along fairly crisp top edges with original finish, no polishing, no dents or dings; bezel insert with a few tiny nicks, clean graphics; back with some FS from wrench; crown and pushers show little wear; bracelet shows medium wear and stretch, profuse MFS on clasp; Omega logo crystal is crazed, scratched and scuffed, replacement needed. Left finger-tight for auction inspection, seal before wear. | $1,600 - $2,200 |
| 361 | WW - Omega Speedmaster Professional, triple register chronograph ref 145.0222 or 345.0222, 42mm x 48mm to lug tips, Omega stainless steel SB case with raised seahorse logo, brushed steel tachymeter bezel, new Italian padded leather strap, precisely refinished black dial with sunken registers, 17J cal 861 with antimagnetic cover, s#31623133, #77008200 on lug-back, triple signed. Dials are increasingly controversial as to originality, and this was a difficult call, but the subregister printing has no meniscus, typical on other dials, all of the printing seems like a slightly out of focus photo reproduction, and the "Swiss Made" marking was done by hand as part of the process. There is no luminous on the dial surface, and yet it looks as if a dial were photographed that had such luminous, with the edge anomalies now printed in white. A paint smudge at 4 is also suspicious. And yet the watch is in near mint original condition otherwise, so why would the dial be changed? Perhaps a different dial subcontractor? We look forward to hearing professional opinions upon examination. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, hardly any oxide; good chronograph functions; dial clean, looking like mint original, graphics approaching but not equaling original, no lume on indices; hands pristine with bright luminous after light exposure; case shows hardly any wear, FS on the back of one lug, few otherwise, no dents or dings; bezel near mint with hardly any wear or MFS; crown and pushers show hardly any wear; good logo crystal. | $1,600 - $2,000 |
| 362 | WW - Rolex Chronometer, manual winding, ref 4332, acrylic crystal, 33mm x 40mm to lug tips, original 18K gold snap-case with teardrop lugs, new leather strap, refinished silvered dial, replacement gilt hands with central lume, 17J cal 600, triple signed, without numbers. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition, no oxide, no retaining screws for mvt ring, never had any installed leaving the mvt to easily part from the ring; sloppily reprinted dial with clean field, bright numerals, but outer chapter graphics that went entirely asunder during printing; hands excellent but short and of the wrong style; case shows light wear, MFS, no dents or dings, discoloration on back from sticker; crown shows little wear; good crystal; resealed for auction. | $1,200 - $1,600 |
| 363 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision, ref 5500, acrylic crystal, 34mm x 39mm to lug tips, stainless steel original case, period Rolex USA Jubilee bracelet with deployment clasp, original silvered dial, 26J cal 1520, s#3552624, triple signed with signed clasp, inside back ref 1002. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, near mint rotor, no oxide; dial with conspicuous flaw between 8 and 9, rust bloom above crown at reflector; hands excellent; head shows light wear, some MFS; back shows medium wear, sharp dent, some more recent satin finishing to center, now worn; bezel shows light wear, polishing reducing edges, some MFS, edge irregular between top lugs; bracelet shows substantial wear and stretch with separation of the back links, many MFS; clasp with profuse FS and scratches, light dents and sharp pinpoint ding, reduced crown detail; crown shows very light wear, ding on top, only a half turn of threads; polished crystal with reduced edges; resealed for auction. | $750 - $1,000 |
| 364 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King, ref 5501, acrylic crystal, 34mm x 40mm to lug tips, stainless steel original case with gold bezel, steel & gold riveted-type Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp, original silvered dial, 17J cal 1520, s#5200534, triple signed with signed clasp, bracelet ref 9, inside back ref 1007. Mvt: NR due to broken mainspring, runs with pressure, near mint mvt condition, near mint rotor, no oxide, few MFS; dial near mint, hardly any microspecks; hands near mint; head shows little wear, few MFS, perfectly applied back satin with crisp bevel edge; bezel has been polished, thus shows wear and reduction of facets, now rounded over; bracelet shows medium to substantial wear, separation and solder repair to gold split-link backs, some deformation of these, some soft dents and creases, medium stretch, few MFS due to competent refinishing leaving satin steel and plain-polish gold surfaces; crown shows very wear, one good turn of threads; crystal polished, edges not sharp and uneven; resealed for auction. | $1,000 - $1,400 |
| 365 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer bubbleback, ref 2940, 32mm x 39mm to lug tips, stainless steel original case, leather strap, original silvered dial, 18J cal 630, s#377702, triple signed, inside back ref 2940. Mvt: NR, good staff, train gummed, needs OH, excellent mvt condition, MFS on cock, fine rotor and mvt cover, no oxide internally; dial fair, much patchy tarnish, powder and microspeckle, the outer chapter pretty much eroded; hands near mint with clean fill; head shows very light wear, fresh spin satin applied both front and back, looking well on top but not appropriate for the lug-backs, few MFS, fairly crisp lines and edges; bezel shows light wear, slight rounding to edges; crown shows medium wear, tiny dings across marking, only one-half turn of good threads; crystal thoroughly crazed and needing replacement; left finger-tight for auction inspection, seal before wear, crown may fail WR test. | $700 - $1,000 |
| 366 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, bubbleback, ref 5010, 32mm x 39mm to lug tips, stainless steel original case, lizard strap, old refinished silvered dial now toned tan, s#646754, triple signed, inside back ref 5010. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, minor plating loss, excellent rotor and cover, few MFS, no oxide; dial clean, acquiring golden or tan tone; hands fine, excellent blue but with losses of radium fill; head shows light wear, many MFS, nicks and dings on top; bezel shows light wear, some scratches and one nick right on top; crown shows very light wear, roughness in signature area, good threads; lightly scratched crystal; left finger-tight for auction inspection, seal before wear. | $700 - $1,000 |
| 367 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, bubbleback, sweep seconds, ref 2940, 32mm x 39mm to lug tips, stainless steel original case, without strap, original peach-tone dial, 17J cal 630, s#325260, triple signed, inside back ref 2940. Mvt: Barely ticks, very gummy, needs OH, near mint mvt condition, excellent rotor and cover, no oxide; dial near mint; hands near mint; head shows little wear, few MFS, remnant back satin, short gouge and scratches at knurling; bezel shows little wear, good edge definition; crown shows very light wear, barely a quarter turn of threads; good crystal; resealed for auction. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 368 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, bubbleback, sweep seconds, ref 3131, 32mm x 39mm to lug tips, 18K original sandwich case, calf strap, original silvered dial now with golden patina, 16J cal 630(?), s#4926(67)? (very worn), triple signed, inside back ref 3131. Mvt: Barely ticks, very gummy, needs OH, excellent mvt condition, excellent rotor and cover, oxide patches atop transfer gear; dial fine, golden rash overall, fading chapter graphics; hands near mint; head shows medium wear, polishing or wear reducing the edges, some MFS; bezel shows light wear; crown shows medium wear taking away the edge of the markings, threads no longer catch; good crystal; resealed for auction but will need new crown threads and/or case tube for water resistant wear. | $1,500 - $2,000 |
| 369 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, domed back, ref 6284, 34mm x 39mm to lug tips, stainless steel original case with doctor's name lightly engraved across back, calf strap, nicely cleaned and reprinted silvered "honeycomb" dial with new luminous, gilt dauphine hands with blued steel seconds hand, 17J cal 645, jeweled rotor mechanism adding 7J for a total of 24J, s#57628, triple signed, inside back ref 6285 crossed out at factory, ref 6284 stamped to left, "III.54" stamp for production in the third quarter of 1954. Thanks to Allen B. for his help. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, some MFS, excellent rotor and cover, no oxide; Dial has been refinished & is not original, luminous fill in markers a little sloppy re-lume; hands near mint; head shows light wear, profuse MFS only in back, few to top, bezel and edges show some polishing and edge reduction, some FS; crown shows very light wear, two turns of threads; crystal with many MFS; resealed for auction. | $800 - $1,100 |
| 370 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, for Thomas Eaton's ¼ Century Club, ref 5590, 33mm x 40mm to lug tips, 14K yellow gold original case with special enameled bezel spelling out "1/4 Century Club" opposite each dial numeral, leather strap, original silvered dial with "T Eaton" script logo, 26J cal 1570, s#1251989, triple signed, inside back ref 1011. The watch is in mint condition save for expert removal of a light inscription from the case-back. The lug style of this reference is especially elegant and seen on few other watches. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition, mint rotor, no oxide, rarely opened since new; dial pristine; hands pristine; head shows hardly any wear, dead-flat inscription removal leaving only pinpoints and new satin, some UFS to back and a few MFS to all original top satin on sides, all edges crisp; bezel shows no wear, hardly any MFS, complete enamel; the entire case has only some surface residue to clean off chemically; crown shows hardly any wear, good full turns of threads; crystal has minor MFS; resealed for auction. A top example of this elegant type, and a top Thomas Eaton example as well. | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| 371 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, ref 6564 dial, acrylic crystal, 34mm x 39mm to lug tips, original stainless steel back, GF top case with original expansion Rolex USA and CI stamped GF bracelet with steel-backed deployment clasp, original textured "honeycomb" silvered dial with very rare "50m = 165 ft" marking, 25J cal 1030, s#141496, triple signed with signed clasp, bracelet ref 7-63, inside back ref 6564 with II.56 mark for production in the second quarter of 1956. Of all international sales in the past 10 years, no other example has had the water resistance marking, and only one has had the "Deep Sea" marking. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition some MFS, cloudiness, cloudy rotor with MFS, no oxide; dial near mint original; hands excellent original, rash over gilding, mint blue sweep; the upper case lugs have been slightly pried outward; otherwise head shows very light wear, some polishing with reduction of edges, few MFS, recent satin on back; bezel shows little wear, less polishing; bracelet shows light wear, light stretch, some MFS, good internal springs; crown shows very light wear, one good turn of threads; clear polished crystal; left finger-tight for auction inspection, seal before wear. Great dial and excellent overall condition. | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| 372 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Chronometer, ref 16570, sapphire crystal, QS (rapid-setting jump-hour), 40mm x 47mm to lug tips, original stainless steel SB Oyster case and Oyster bracelet with flip-locking deployment clasp, original white dial, 31J cal 3185, s#A219382, triple signed with signed clasp, bracelet ref 78790 with 501B end-links, inside back ref 16570, both inner & outer boxes included with original Rolex Chronometer certification, original Explorer booklet, spare link and two hang tags. Mvt: GRO, pristine mvt condition, mint rotor, no oxide; pristine dial; pristine hands; head shows very little wear, some MFS and scuffs to complete back and top satin, some scuffs on side; bezel shows very little wear to its own satin finish, but with some MFS; bracelet shows very light wear, light stretch, some MFS and rubbing; crown shows little wear, good full turns of threads; good crystal; resealed for auction. Boxes in excellent condition. | $3,400 - $4,000 |
| 373 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Chronometer, ref 1601, acrylic crystal, pre-QS, 36mm x 44mm to lug tips, 14K original case, unused older Rolex lizard strap without buckle, original champagne dial, 25J cal 1560, s#779914, triple signed, inside back ref 1601, circa 1962. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, excellent rotor, light cloudiness overall, no oxide; dial near mint in the central plateau, the beveled edge sits asymmetrically under the reflector and shows some rub and reactivity; hands near mint; head shows light wear to top, medium wear to back, some MFS and scuffs to top, many MFS and scuffs to back, back threads very tricky, perhaps cross-threaded at some time; bezel shows very light wear, reasonably sharp facets; crown shows very light wear, good full turns of threads; good crystal showing little buffing; resealed for auction, may require reworking threads to get good WR value, test before wear. | $1,400 - $1,800 |
| 374 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Turn-O-Graph, ref 6202, acrylic crystal, 36mm x 44mm to lug tips, stainless steel original SB Oyster case, replacement plated metal rotatable bezel and aftermarket bezel insert, original black gilt dial with some touch-up to the luminous, 18J cal 645 with 2J rotor mechanism for a total of 20J, s#951877, triple signed with signed clasp, inside back ref "18" with identical marking at base of back of one lug, date code "I54" for production in the first quarter of 1954. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, excellent rotor, fine cover, no oxide internally; dial excellent original with faint surface rash and golden powder, touch-up to luminous; hands excellent, matching rash, full lume; head shows little wear, few MFS; replacement bezel and insert show little wear; crown shows very little wear, only a half-turn of threads; good crystal; left finger-tight for auction inspection, seal before wear, crown system may fail WR test. A really fine example needing period bezel. | $3,000 - $5,000 |
| 375 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual, ref 2940, 32mm x 39mm to lug tips, stainless steel original case, calf strap, old refinished silvered dial, 17J, s#527075, triple signed, inside back ref 2940. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, fine rotor with cloudy cover, no oxide; dial fairly clean, some dark microspeckle; hands excellent; head shows light wear, some MFS; bezel shows light wear; crown shows little wear, good threads; cleaned crystal; left finger-tight for auction inspection, seal before wear. | $700 - $1,000 |
| 376 | WW - Rolex Oyster Precision, manual ref 6426, acrylic crystal, 35mm x 42mm to lug tips, stainless steel original Oyster case, rivet-type Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp, original silvered dial with applied stick indices, 17J cal 225, s#6651283, triple signed with signed clasp, inside back ref 6426. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition, no oxide; dial mint; hands near mint; head shows hardly any wear, very few MFS, retains sticker on back; bezel shows hardly any wear or MFS; bracelet shows hardly any wear, very light stretch, hardly any MFS; crown shows hardly any wear, good full turns of threads; good crystal; left finger-tight for auction inspection, seal before wear. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 377 | WW - Rolex Standard, manual for Canadian market, 19mm x 48mm to lug tips, original GF case with stainless steel back, crocodile strap, nicely refinished silvered dial, 17J, possibly cal 360, wheel satin NI mvt, without numbers, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; clean dial showing refinishing work around numerals; near mint hands; case shows very light wear, few MFS, fresh back satin, no dents or dings, wear through to undermetal at bezel highlights top and bottom; new crown shows no wear; good crystal. | $800 - $1,000 |
| 378 | WW - Rolex, small size manual winding with subsidiary seconds, 29mm x 35mm to lug tips, original 18K gold HB&B case with English hallmarks, the date letter not quite legible, leather strap with Rolex buckle, original silvered dial with raised gilt numerals, 15J cal 600, case #47161, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, some MFS and tarnish, no oxide; excellent original dial with faint tarnish giving over to more dense and dark tarnish powder toward the edge, the numerals with pristine tarnish ranging from yellow to bright blue with some oxide rash; near mint hands; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, good hinges, some pristine toning; crown shows very light wear and tarnish; good crystal. Excellent period example. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 379 | WW - Tiffany & Co, man's quartz in heavy gold ribbed case, 30mm x 38 mm to lug tips, 18K gold original case with full ribbing across, also seen in round models, Tiffany alligator strap with original matching 18K ribbed buckle, original white dial, 6J ETA cal 256.031, s#920581113, triple signed with signed buckle, with Tiffany & Co cloth pouch. This series certainly had a name, but we have not found it yet in any listing of similar round models. Gross weight of watch, strap and buckle 28.6 dwt (44.4 g). Mvt: GRO, remaining battery life unknown, mint mvt condition; dial mint; mint blued hands; case shows very light wear, many MFS on top, profuse MFS on back, no dents or dings; crown shows no wear; good crystal. Strap lightly worn, buckle with MFS as well. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 380 | WW - Universal Geneve Compax, modern manual triple register chronograph, 37mm x 45mm to lug tips, stainless steel original SB case, UG leather strap with UG deployment buckle, original silvered and copper-tone dial, 18J cal 84, s#4528950, triple signed with signed clasp, in original inner & outer boxes, no papers. Mvt: GRO, pristine mvt condition, no oxide; dial pristine; hands pristine; case shows hardly any wear, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings, protective plastic on back; crown and pushers show no wear; good crystal; band unused, watch barely used; clean boxes. Resealed for auction. | $1,400 - $1,800 |
| 381 | WW - Universal Geneve, very small-size chronograph with constant seconds, minute register and constant seconds, 26mm x 32mm to lug tips, 18K original snap-case with male mounts for female spring-bars, without strap, refinished gilt dial, 17J 10.5-ligne cal 290, s#679701 on case only, triple signed. Gross weight of assembled watch 13.9 dwt (21.6 g). This is the smallest round mvt size for production chronographs from all major companies, with only the Venus tonneau at 8.5 x 12 ligne competing for smaller status. This size is very rare, with hardly any comparables in the market. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, hardly any oxide; dial clean but the graphics are clumsy and there are many breaks within the signature; hands excellent but mismatched; case shows very light wear, some MFS, some scratches on lug-backs, no dents or dings; crown shows little wear, pushers show light wear with brass tops; good crystal. Accepts 15mm band with female spring bars. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 382 | WW - Universal Genève Compax, three-register chronograph, 35mm x 41mm to lug tips, 18K original snap-case, square pushers, leather strap, either original silvered dial or impeccable refinish, 17J cal 283, ref 12270, s#1063704, triple signed with UG logo inside back. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, some oxide patches on lever-work; good chronograph functions; dial mint or impeccable refinish; hands near mint; case shows very light wear, some MFS, some polishing reducing facets, a dent on the side of the upper right lug plus a small ding on top; crown shows very light wear, pushers show medium wear with break all around the top edges; good crystal. | $1,200 - $1,600 |
| 383 | WW - Universal Genève Compax, three-register chronograph, 35mm x 41mm to lug tips, stainless steel ("Enversteel") original snap-case, square pushers, leather strap, original silvered dial, 17J cal 283, ref 22266, s#970305, triple signed with UG logo inside back. This model of case has a lovely rounded shape and aerodynamic look. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, some light oxide; good chronograph functions; dial fine, dense microspeckle, numerous scratches, perfect graphics; hands near mint, complete radium paint nicely aged to brown; case shows very light wear, few MFS to reduced but nearly complete back satin, no dents or dings; crown and pushers show little wear and crisp facets or ridges; good crystal. | $800 - $1,200 |
| 384 | WW - Universal Genève Tri-Compax, triple calendar with three-register chronograph, 35mm x 41mm to lug tips, 18K original snap-case, square pushers, leather strap, either original gilt dial or impeccable refinish, 17J cal 481, ref 12266, s#1028700, triple signed with UG logo inside back. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, few MFS, little oxide; good chronograph and calendar functions; dial mint or impeccable refinish; hands near mint; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; crown shows little wear; buttons are without cladding and have room for it, being a bit loose in the apertures, the only thing to improve; good crystal. | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| 385 | WW - Universal Genève Tri-Compax, triple calendar with three-register chronograph, 35mm x 41mm to lug tips, stainless steel original snap-case, square pushers, leather strap, original silvered dial, 17J cal 481, ref 22279, s#1067103, triple signed with UG logo inside back. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, little oxide, slight plating loss on upper bridge; good chronograph and calendar functions; dial fine, tachymeter scale worn half away, light tarnish and faint microspeckle, some fade to remaining graphics; hands excellent; case shows very light wear to back, little wear to top, few MFS, no dents or dings; crown and pushers show little wear; good crystal. | $1,200 - $1,600 |
| 386 | WW - Universal Genève Tri-Compax, triple calendar with three-register chronograph, 35mm x 42mm to lug tips, stainless steel original SB case, round pushers, leather strap, original silvered dial, 17J cal 281 with anti-magnetic cover, ref 22297-3, s#1748104, triple signed with UG logo inside back. Mvt: Ticks face down despite broken balance staff, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; good chronograph and calendar functions; dial fine, registers compressed and marred from hand removal, sparse microspeckle and tiny MFS, edge reactivity most pronounced from 5 to 7; hands excellent, dulling hour and minute; case shows very light wear, many MFS and FS to remnant back satin, wrench gouges and scratches, deep dent or file mark at top of bezel with deep ding below, another double ding on bezel edge at 4; crown and pushers show little wear; good crystal. | $1,400 - $1,800 |
| 387 | WW - Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, oversized 36mm x 43mm to lug tips, 18K red gold double-bodied original snap-case with teardrop lugs, Swiss hallmark on case edge and side of lug, new Stuller leather strap, original gilt dial with rose gold hour and minute hands, blued steel sweep seconds hand, 17J cal 454/5C, rhodium plated mvt with Geneva stripe NI damascene, s#452747, triple signed, ca 1941. Gross weight of assembled watch with strap 26.2 dwt (40.7 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; dial fair, dull, microspeckle over center giving way to verdigris corrosion at edge; hands near mint; case has had one lug expertly laser soldered back in position, looking as original; case shows light wear, few MFS, no dents, one pinpoint ding on side below crown; crown shows light wear, no break; good crystal. | $2,000 - $2,600 |
| 388 | WW - Wittnauer, Genève, manual chronograph with constant seconds, minute and hour registers plus tachymeter scale, 36mm x 44mm to lug tips, stainless steel original SB case with round pushers, leather strap, original silvered dial with red and blue graphics, 17J Valjoux cal 72, s#600235, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition, no oxide; good chronograph functions; excellent dial scored with scratched arc at center, two more fine scratches within hour register, would be near mint otherwise; hands in near mint blue but with some lume loss; case-back has had inscription removed, has ample gauge to render flat; case-top shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, some very light polishing hardly affecting the facets; logo crown and pushers show little wear; crystal with three scratches to buff out. | $900 - $1,400 |
| 389 | WW - Zenith El Primero Automatic, ref 53-0370-400, triple-register chronograph with date, 40mm x 46mm to lug tips, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold original SB case and bracelet with locking split-deployment buckle, original blue dial, 31J cal 400, without number, triple signed with Zenith logos inside and outside back. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition, no oxide, serviced in 2012; dial mint; hands mint; case shows very light wear, few MFS to top, some to back, no dents or dings; bezel shows hardly any wear, hardly any MFS bit a small edge scrape below 5; bracelet shows very light wear and stretch, some MFS and rubbing; crown and pushers show little wear; good crystal; clean boxes, no papers. Resealed for auction. | $1,800 - $2,200 |
| 390 | WW - Zenith, El Primero Automatic Rainbow chronograph with date, constant seconds, minute & hour registers, ref 53-0470-400, 43mm x 46mm to lug tips, original stainless steel case with 18K gold unidirectional rotating bezel, original 18K and steel Zenith bracelet with split deployment clasp, 100M water resistance with screw-down crown and pushers, original bright cobalt blue dial with matching bezel insert, 31J cal 400Z, triple signed with signed clasp, original inner & outer boxes without papers. The sailboat logo on the back indicates the visualized use for this watch, and would look great on the wrist at the helm of your 40-footer. Mvt: GRO, pristine mvt condition, no oxide, appearing unopened since new; mint dial; mint hands; case and bracelet show very little wear, the back only showing reduction to parts of the lightly engraved graphics, hardly any MFS, bezel showing hardly any wear and a few MFS, no dents or dings to any component, no stretch; crown shows no wear; excellent crystal with some UFS on reflection. Looks new on the wrist. | $2,400 - $3,000 |
| 391 | Otay Watch Co, Otay, California, "Native Son" two-tone hunting mvt only, 18S, 45.66mm dial plate diameter, SW-LS, WE impressed SSD, lever escapement, 15J adjusted, concentric pattern gilt & NI damascene, s#30489. Wing Collection. Running quite well after quick lubrication, needs OH, excellent-minus mvt condition overall, the color faded and distributed, faintly patchy with sparse microspeckle, hardly any oxide, no MFS; dial perfect; hands excellent. | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| 392 | Waltham, Samuel Curtis, Roxbury, mvt only, early s#549, 18S, 45.45mm front plate diameter, 41.43mm back plate diameter, KWKS, WED, English style fleur-de-lis gold hands, blued seconds with open tail, lever escapement, 15J with screwed-in jewel settings, DES, gilt mvt. Wing Collection. Running after quick pallet lube, needs OH, excellent mvt condition overall, pristine toning and sparse white speckle; dial with a few long hls from 1 to 2 over to 11, center and seconds; hands excellent, the minute tip now straightened. | $1,200 - $1,800 |
| 393 | "J F Pitkin, Buffalo," lever fusee mvt only made by Joseph Johnson, Liverpool, the Pitkin signature to be found on the original gilt locking dust-cap, 46.84mm front plate diameter, KWKS, WED, lever escapement with "Liverpool window" jeweling, 12-16J, DES, gilt mvt, s#22643. After Henry Pitkin had made his first 50 watches with his own name on them, the mvts then bore the "H & J F Pitkin" signature up to s#377. Watch production was in Hartford until 1841, when the business moved to New York, and struggled against imports such as the present watch. We do not know what the Buffalo connection is, but we do know that Johnson was active until 1851. This is the first private label we have seen for James F Pitkin on an English import. Wing Collection. Ticks with pressure applied to train, missing the barrel click wheel, the chain wrapped about the fusee, probably incomplete, fine mvt condition overall, needs OH, click and chain, sometimes the mainspring as well; dial perfect, just dirty; hands incomplete, fine gold minute is bent. | $600 - $1,000 |
| 394 | Movement lot (2) Waltham 20S KW - [1] Rare "American Watch Co" grade 19J with capped escape wheel and jeweled center, s#80129 from a run labeled 15-17J, gold center wheel, broken staff, fine mvt condition, script dial with hl at 11:30. [2] Appleton Tracy & Co, 15J, s#175454, bad staff pivot, needs OH, excellent mvt condition, perfect dial, hands profoundly bent. Wing Collection. Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available. | $300 - $500 |
| 395 | Waltham AWCo marked 18K HC for KWKS model 1857, plain polish case with decorative band, ET gold cuvette, gross weight 44.4 dwt (69.2 g). Light even wear, some MFS, small dent on back above hinge, a few very minor dings otherwise, perfect lift action and closure, band detail starting to smooth around lower half; tight unworn bow, brass push retains its gold top but none of the surround that would have come down over the push; needs crystal. | $1,500 - $1,800 |
| 396 | Adolph Lange & Söhne, 53mm, 14K red gold HC only, front opening for mvt 44.20mm maximum, back opening 43.10mm maximum, gold cuvette, case #36286, German hallmarks, with bezel but without crystal, crown or stem, a slot now cut for repeat slide, no slide components present, 1826-1896 presentation on front cover. The "Lange Liste" does not show this number under any of its repeating watch categories, so we conclude that the slide cut is not original. Gross weight of case 33.3 dwt (51.7 g). Mvt: Lift spring very weak; case shows very light wear, many MFS, no dents or dings but the front cover edge is slightly uneven and will need straightening for the cover to close flush. | $1,200 - $1,600 |
| 397 | Patek Philippe, Genève, 18K mesh wristwatch bracelet, fully marked with Calatrava cross on clasp, length 5.6 to 5.9 inches to which one would add the appropriate watch head length for wrist size, gross weight 30.0 dwt (46.7 g), together with inner and outer Patek Philippe boxes. Bracelet in excellent condition showing very light wear, slight undulations in surface, tubes bent open in back, should be trued and closed for spring bars, open square section of clasp should be rendered true. | $1,500 - $2,000 |
| 398 | Rolex Oyster bracelet for GMT or similar, ref 78360, end tab ref 580, 20mm, stainless steel with simple deployment clasp, 6.25 inches length to which one would add the appropriate watch head length for wrist size, currently one step away from maximum length. Shows little surface wear, many sparsely distributed MFS, medium stretch, needs spring bars for end, and correct spring bar for one clasp connection (normal spring bars protrude as this one does). | $700 - $1,100 |
| 399 | Rolex Jubilee new old stock bracelet, ref 62510, end tab ref 555, 20mm, stainless steel with simple deployment clasp, original Rolex end clips, 6.6 inches length to which one would add the appropriate watch head length for wrist size, currently at maximum length. Unworn, shop wear only, hardly and wear or MFS, slight stretch consistent with new. | $500 - $800 |
| 400 | Rolex, England, expandable Oyster bracelet with rivet construction, 19mm, GF with deployment clasp, the clasp with stainless steel interior, 6.2 inches length to which one would add the appropriate watch head length for wrist size, slightly expandable from there. Band shows very little wear, no stretch, strong expansion springs. | $300 - $500 |
| 401 | Lot (3) Vintage Rolex case parts - [1] GMT bezel insert in black, light wear and needing touch-up to edge at 2 to 4. [2] GMT bezel insert in yellow, light wear. [3] Rolex Date bezel in stainless steel showing very little wear, plain polish, internal diameter 29.5mm. Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available. | $200 - $300 |
| 402 | Omega Constellation case, 34mm x 42mm, steel back and gold shell, missing bezel, ref 168.005, gold observatory logo inset in screwed-back, needing mvt & dial, bezel, stem and crown. Medium wear, lug facets rounded, small stars in logo reduced to ghosts, wrench scratches in back, clean crystal. | $100 - $150 |
| 403 | APW - Ball Hamilton, "Ball's Standard Railroad Watch Co, Cleveland O" signed dial and mvt, made for Webb C Ball & Co in April 1896 and listed in the Hamilton ledgers as grade 999E, but with Hamilton regulator and matching serial number on balance cock, 18S, GP OF recase, SW-LS, restored WE-DSD, lever escapement, 16-17J, bull's-eye pattern NI damascene, s#20584. Considered a two-star watch in the Complete Guide, but others consider it even more rare. Some of these do not have the "Ball's Standard" inclusion, and the 999E classification, under which this would be type 1, is presumed to have Ball regulator. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, many MFS with a profusion on the cock foot; dial has been coated in epoxy glaze to conceal restoration; hands fair, fully oxidized, too small, mint blued seconds; case shows very little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail; bow tight, plating gone at upper half, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. | $400 - $600 |
| 404 | APW - Ball Waltham, Commercial Standard, 16S, 14K original HC with gold cuvette, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 17J, GJS, bull's-eye pattern NI damascene, s#B641093. Gross weight of assembled watch 62.1 dwt (96.6 g). Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall; dial ground around the edges to fit under bezel, has edge flake and dirt; hands fine; case shows little wear, few MFS, deep crushed dents in one section of the band, other small dents and dings overall, complete detail; bow tight, sharply thinned at center, crown shows very light wear a break, one quarter of the cladding broken off; good glass crystal. | $600 - $900 |
| 405 | APW - Elgin, "Pennsylvania Railroad Co" marked dial, B W Raymond, 18S, heavy 4 oz class coin silver OF Dueber recase, KWKS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#70837. Gross weight of assembled watch 113.0 dwt (175.8 g). Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, light speckle and clouds, no oxide; dial with wax-filled repair to right of seconds inside sunken center edge, hl opposite inside edge, hls below seconds; hands mint; case shows medium wear, profuse MFS, several dents in back plus slight bow impression, minor pinpoint dings; nickel bow tight and thinned; good thick domed and beveled glass crystal. | $500 - $800 |
| 406 | APW - Elgin, B W Raymond with winding indicator, 18S, GF OF recase, SW-LS, WE Montgomery dial with sunken seconds and WI, lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, 19J, GJS, gold train, concentric arcaded over ribbed pattern NI damascene, s#14814983. Mvt: NR, ticking only with pressure applied to fully wound train, despite fresh lubrication, needs full OH, fine mvt condition overall, cloudiness, MFS and FS; dial restored, now clear-coated; hands fine, oxidized gray; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; cloudy plastic crystal. | $500 - $800 |
| 407 | APW - Elgin, B W Raymond with winding indicator, 18S, GF OF SB&B recase, SW-LS, WED with sunken seconds and WI, lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, 19J, GJS, concentric arcaded pattern NI damascene, s#14866462. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, cluster of MFS and FS at case screw site, cloudiness, cap and setting marring, near mint winding wheels; dial with filled chip at WI center along with several hls, hl continuing to 1:30; hands mint, seconds bronze; case shows light wear, no brassing, few MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail fading out in center, remaining decoration quite crisp; bow tight, crown shows substantial wear and break; good glass crystal. | $500 - $800 |
| 408 | APW - Elgin, early G M Wheeler in massive case, 18S, over 6-oz class coin silver original "H&T" stamped HC with ET silver cuvette and gold hinges, American eagle hallmark, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 11J, gilt mvt, s#6305. Gross weight of assembled watch 151.0 dwt (234.9 g). The case was made by Hagstoz & Thorpe of Philadelphia, active 1875-1883. The total weight is over 8 oz avdp, 7.5 oz troy. Mvt: Barely ticks, needs OH, fine mvt condition overall with tarnish and faint speckle; dial with edge chip at 11, chips at seconds hole with large flake, hls and other nicks; hands fair; excellent case has beginning hinge stretch to front cover, which is pulling away from the case body at the hinge site, strong lift functions well but may be a contributing factor, shows very light even wear, few MFS, no dents, one very small ding to band, just touching front cover edge, ET detail complete with overall even reduction; bow tight, unworn, push shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $300 - $500 |
| 409 | APW - Elgin, G M Wheeler, 18S, very heavy coin silver Muckle patent original cabriolet case, converting from hunting to open face, Northwestern stamp along with "RI" logo in shield, presumably Rockford, Illinois, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, barred center pattern NI damascene, s#2491141. Gross weight of assembled watch 124.2 dwt (193.2 g). The hunting cover has been reworked and domed slightly, and then hand engraved to match the snap-back, failing only to reproduce the ET surround. What typically happens with this type of case is that it may be worn for years in OF format, meaning that the snap-back is concealed throughout its life, and remains mint, while the typically matching cover gets very worn. Here, the engraver was able to trace the original engraving, but the shoulder must have had hardly any ET left, leading to the freehand ET improvisation. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, scratch and FS on barrel plate; dial with many hls; hands blackened; case shows light wear to all but the recent engraving and the original snap-back, which have little wear, some MFS, some dents and dings still evident in the reworked cover, complete detail; bow tight, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal. | $300 - $500 |
| 410 | APW - Elgin, three finger bridge, 16S, 14K original Mermod Jaccard & Co signed HC, "1905" engraved on gold cuvette, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, concentric arcaded pattern NI damascene, s#11008783. Gross weight of assembled watch 54.7 dwt (85.1 g). Mvt: Ticks and stops, gummy, winding difficult due to dried grease, needs OH, near mint mvt condition overall; dial perfect but with loose dust; hands mint; excellent case shows little wear, few MFS, one flat dent and other smaller dents and deeper dings on band, minor dings in covers, crisp detail, minimal reduction along shoulders; bow tight, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. | $600 - $900 |
| 411 | APW - Hamilton, "Burgess Special" private label marked on dial and mvt, "Bloomfield, Iowa" also marked on barrel plate, hunting grade 925, 18S, mint GF original HC, SW-LS, rare fancy O'Hara style WE-SSD with blue numeral plaques and gold paillons, lever escapement, 17J, concentric short-wave, spiked-wave and spiral pattern NI damascene, s#201316. In exceptional condition. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition overall, very few MFS; dial perfect; hands near mint; case shows hardly any wear, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail; bow tight, unworn, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal. Top-notch example, with "B" engraved monogram. | $300 - $500 |
| 412 | APW - Hamilton, grade 950B, 16S, GF OF original Hamilton case, SW-LS, WE Montgomery SSD, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, 23J, GJS, GCW, pinstripe pattern NI damascene, s#S2736. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, some FS at case screw sites; dial with forked hl above center to 11 and 12, another from center to 9, edge spider fracture from 1 to 3, scoring in seconds; hands near mint; case shows light wear, brassing to button tops, some MFS, no dents, two dings repaired internally with punch, leaving slight undulation on shoulder, step detail at edge somewhat reduced; bow tight, light central wear, crown shows light wear; plastic crystal with MFS. | $400 - $600 |
| 413 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, series III with Mershon's patent regulator, N-S (just over 19S), heavy coin silver "ET&Co" original HC with matching case #3904, ET silver cuvette and gold hinges, probably E Tracy & Co, Philadelphia, KWKS, WE-SSD with straight two-line script signature, lever escapement with Lange banking, 15J, gilt mvt, s#3904. Gross weight of assembled watch 92.1 dwt (143.2 g). Excellent original example. Mvt: Ticks and stops, the oil visibly dry, excellent-plus mvt condition overall, may clean to near mint, bright-work mint; dial perfect; original hands mint; case shows light to medium even wear, few MFS, one FS, no dents or dings, some curious black streaking that does not remove with a touch of polish, ET detail half gone, central detail fairly crisp; bow loose in worn cups, push shows medium wear; good glass crystal. The only thing changed on this watch was the lift spring, leaving a vacant hole and screw in new location. | $400 - $700 |
| 414 | APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, the 70th series IV produced, N-S (just over 19S), heavy and interesting 14K 25-year GF original James Boss HC with crowned scale markings only, looking just like a classic Howard gold hunter, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#30070. Gross weight of assembled watch 92.8 dwt (144.3 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, some plate clouds and faint oxide rash; dial perfect; hands mint; beautifully constructed case shows very light wear, few MFS, no dents, one tiny ding in shield, ET detail fading around the shoulders; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. Great original GF case made for Howard. | $600 - $900 |
| 415 | APW - Howard Keystone, 10S, 14K white gold OF original hexagonal snap-case with solid gold band, signature logo within back, SW-SS, original silvered dial, lever escapement, 17J, arrow & circle grade, ribbed pattern NI damascene, s#56407, together with Howard box of the period. Gross weight of assembled watch 34.3 dwt (53.4 g). Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, plates with patchy clouds and etching; dial near mint, soft broad scuff at 10; hands mint; case shows hardly any wear, complete back satin with some MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail without reduction; bow tight, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal, now cleaned; box in fine condition, insert border coming apart. | $400 - $600 |
| 416 | APW - Illinois, "24 Ruby Jewels" Pennsylvania Special in two-tone damascene, 18S, GF OF original Keystone case, SW-LS, WE Gothic DSD, fully capped lever escapement, capped third wheel, jeweled barrel arbor, 24J, GJS, concentric arcaded pattern rose-gilt & NI damascene, gold flashed bright-work and screws, s#1534923, with partial GF chain. Considered a two-star watch in the Complete Guide. Mvt: GRO, fair mvt condition overall, plates overwashed, cloudy, faintly speckled, gilt bright-work oxidized; dial with large chip around center hole painted black, other cracks and hls; hands near mint; case shows substantial wear, edge and band brassing, some MFS, no dents but some sharp dings in band, detail vanishing; bow loose and brassy, crown shows substantial wear and break, now all brass; good glass crystal, chain worn to brass. | $400 - $600 |
| 417 | APW - Illinois, "24 Ruby Jewels" unmarked Bunn Special grade model 6, private label for "A K Jobe, Jackson, Tenn and Water Valley, Miss" marked on dial and mvt, 18S, multicolor GF OF recase with 1891 presentation on cuvette, SW-LS, WE Gothic DSD, fully capped lever escapement, capped third wheel, jeweled barrel arbor, GJS, spiderweb pattern NI damascene, s#1382997. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall dull portions of main plate, completely so on barrel plate, many MFS, little oxide; dial with edge flake at 12, hl below seconds, tiny nicks in surface near center; hands mint; case shows very light wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail with highlight wear to the applied flowers, smoothing at tops; gold bow tight with very light thinning at top, crown shows light wear and incipient break; good glass crystal. | $500 - $800 |
| 418 | APW - Illinois, "24 Ruby Jewels" Washington Watch Co "Lafayette," 18S, nickel alloy OF SB&B recase, SW-LS, WE Montgomery SSD, fully capped lever escapement, capped third wheel and jeweled barrel arbor, GJS, a central band of spiderweb pattern NI damascene against concentric fancily arcaded ground, black lettering, s#2441814. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, UFS, MFS and short FS, missing regulator whiplash, light oxide on pointer; dial with complex fractures at 12 to 1 and 4 to 5; hands fine, quite oxidized; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, fairly crisp detail with reduction along the edge of the design, which aligns upside down when fully screwed on; bow is a bit loose but not worn, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $400 - $600 |
| 419 | APW - Illinois, 12S, 14K multicolor gold original HC with gold cuvette, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 17J, pinstripe pattern NI damascene, s#2290987. Gross weight of assembled watch 41.3 dwt (64.3 g). Mvt: Running but the balance is way out of round, doing the Hula dance, near mint mvt condition overall; dial perfect; hands mint; cover hinge is starting to stretch allowing opening past perpendicular; case shows little wear, some MFS, a substantial dimpled dent in band, covers with a few dings, complete detail with minimal reduction of the ET around the shoulders; bow tight, crown shows very light wear and tarnished brass highlights; good glass crystal. | $600 - $900 |
| 420 | APW - Illinois, Bunn grade model 6, 18S, GF OF Keystone J Boss recase converted from HC allowing easy access to lever, hunting bezel now with reflector and the original internal bezel removed, presentation on cuvette reads, "Presented to Henry Drake by the Engineers, Firemen and Round House Men of the PH&P Branch 1899," SW-LS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, 17J, GJS, fancy concentric pattern NI damascene, s#1356054. The plate was apparently hand engraved "17 Jewels" by the balance, slightly off-line but with the same gilt lettering as the other stampings, a curious production afterthought. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, mint plate settings; dial has hl below seconds, another at 11:30; near mint hands; case shows light even wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, ET half-vanished around shoulder, brass highlights on edges and band center; tight bow, crown shows medium wear and break; good glass crystal. | $150 - $300 |
| 421 | APW - Illinois, Burlington Special, model 8 grade 805, 16S, 14K Roy recased HC, gold cuvette with recent presentation, SW-LS, WE Montgomery DSD, lever escapement with capped escape, 19J, gold train, triple wave over pinstripe pattern NI damascene, s#25263952. Gross weight of assembled watch 55.9 dwt (87.1 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; dial with forked hl across 3; hour hand excellent, others missing, post present and straight; case shows very light wear, few MFS, very light dents or dings, ET detail fading around shoulders; bow tight, crown shows light wear but wide break; good glass crystal. | $700 - $900 |
| 422 | APW - Illinois, Pennsylvania Special in two-tone, 18S, GF OF original SB&B case, SW-LS, WE-DSD with "HMJ&S" logo as found on most of these, lever escapement, 17J adjusted, parallel wave pattern gilt & NI damascene center with sawtooth border, s#2539067. Considered a two-star watch in the Complete Guide. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, some dark speckle, cloudiness, diminished color contrast; dial with several clean cracks in center, other sections perfect; hands excellent; case shows medium wear but limited edge brassing, some MFS, no dents or dings, all detail substantially reduced; bow brassy and thinned, pivoting freely, new crown shows little wear; plastic crystal needs buffing. | $400 - $600 |
| 423 | APW - New York Standard, "worm" drive, 18S, nickel alloy OF Hamilton display case, SW-LS, WE impressed SSD, variant of lever escapement with steel pallets engaging at precisely opposite sides of the perpendicular pointed tooth escape wheel, basically a lever version of the DeBauffre chaff-cutter concept, 5J, gilt mvt, #27560. Under the dial these watches have a unique setting system with internal gearing, and the escapement is visible rather than the worm-gear. Wing Collection. Mvt: Running after quick lubrication, needs OH, fine mvt condition overall, plate clouds and fingerprint etching, some MFS; dial perfect, mint luster; hour and seconds hands mint, minute fine; case shows hardly any wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, clear signature detail; bow tight, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystals. | $500 - $800 |
| 424 | APW - South Bend, grade 294, similar to Polaris, 16S, GF OF original "South Bend" case with the three owner's names and dates on the cuvette, SW-LS, fancy WE-SSD, Louis XV hands, fully capped lever escapement, 21J, GJS, GT, rayed pattern NI damascene, s#490280. Considered a two-star watch in the Complete Guide. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, minor oxide, slight cap marring; dial has hls, chipping around seconds hole; excellent hands, color mismatch; case shows very little wear, some short MFS or tiny nicks, no dents, one ding in cover, complete and crisp detail with little reduction; tight bow, crown shows very light wear; glass crystal with sticker etching. | $400 - $600 |
| 425 | APW - Waltham, 16S, 14K original Wadsworth HC with gold cuvette and weighted band, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 7J, concentric pattern NI damascene, s#12891230. Gross weight of assembled watch 58.5 dwt (90.9 g). Mvt: NR, no roller jewel, good staff, fine mvt condition overall; dial hl below seconds; hands excellent; case shows very light wear, many MFS, many dents and dings especially to band, torn cuvette hinge, ET detail complete, fading at shoulders; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $400 - $600 |
| 426 | APW - Waltham, Appleton Tracy & Co, model 1857 (first run), 18S, coin silver HC marked "CLT" (Charles L Thiery) with his own 5-pointed star, eagle and American Indian hallmarks, KWKS, WE-SSD with "Appleton, Tracy & Co" signature, lever escapement, 16J, undersprung with three arm steel balance, gilt mvt pattern NI damascene, s#5461. Movement has been inspected and has all matching numbers with full serial number under top plate, #61 on all numbered parts including barrel and cover, #1 on hour and minute wheels. Charles Thiery started his casemaking in New York in 1844, moved to Boston in 1848 and from thence to Cambridgeport in 1853 remaining active until 1858. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, some brown corrosion spots on otherwise clean plates; dial with one faint hl near 3; excellent hands; case shows light wear, some MFS, a few small dents on back cover, ET detail vanishing at shoulders; bow pivots freely, push shows medium wear while retaining its oval shape; good glass crystal. | $500 - $1,000 |
| 427 | APW - Waltham, model 1888 Royal, 16S (special dimensions), 14K original BWCCo case with gold cuvette and weighted band, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 17J, fancy concentric pattern NI damascene, s#6167226. Gross weight of assembled watch 87.1 dwt (135.5 g). Mvt: NR, ticks with pressure, not winding, stem appears disconnected, fine mvt condition overall, needs OH; dial perfect; hands excellent; case shows light wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail vanishing around shoulders; bow tight, slightly thinned, crown shows abundant smooth wear and break to multicolor effect; good glass crystal. | $600 - $900 |
| 428 | APW - Waltham, model 1908, 16S, OF mvt in 14K original HC (no other screw-marks, at least), gold cuvette, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 17J, concentric pattern NI damascene, s#15926809. Gross weight of assembled watch 55.0 dwt (85.6 g). Mvt: Running at diminished amplitude, could use OH, excellent mvt condition overall; dial with spider fracture at 2 and several other hls; hands excellent; case shows light wear, few MFS, no larger dents but several small dings, some sharp, reduction of detail overall but quite complete; bow tight, little thinning, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. | $500 - $800 |
| 429 | APW - Waltham, rare private label with winding indicator from a lot of 500 designated "Assorted Special" grade in the Waltham catalog, private label marked "Hardy & Co" on dial, "Made by Waltham Watch Co for Hardy & Co, Seattle," identical to Vanguard, 16S, decorative GF OF original SB&B case, SW-LS, WE-TSD, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, 23J, GJS, GCW, large checkerboard center pattern NI damascene, s#19084643. Mvt: NR, broken mainspring, the WI hand remaining in the up position, will run with pressure, excellent mvt condition overall, oxide on regulator spring, cock cap marring, faint cloudiness; dial with tiny chipping all around the WI sunken circle; hands mint; case shows very little wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail; bow tight, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. | $400 - $600 |
| 430 | APW - Waltham, scarce triple-signed Appleton Tracy & Co, model 1857, 18S, coin silver AT&Co HC with ET silver cuvette, KWKS, WED with arched "Appleton, Tracy & Co" signature, "Waltham" below in red, lever escapement, 15J, gold three-arm balance, gilt mvt, s#36821. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial perfect in the visible area; excellent hands; case shows light wear, some MFS, multiple small dents and pinpoint dings, ET detail starting to vanish around the shoulders; tight bow; good glass crystal. | $400 - $600 |
| 431 | APW - Waltham, William Ellery, KW model, 18S, 2 oz class "Warranted Silver Coin" OF recase, KWKS, WED, lever escapement, 7J, gilt mvt, s#51528. Wing Collection. Mvt: Ticks only briefly and stops, gummed to a halt, needs OH, fine mvt condition overall with incorrect click wheel cover; perfect dial with mint luster; excellent hands but the minute is slightly bent; case shows medium wear, some MFS, no dents but some small dings, edge detail vanished or vanishing at the shoulder, deeper central detail salient; bow loose, thin and distended; glass crystal has a tiny edge chip. | $200 - $300 |
| 432 | EPW - Bovet, Fleurier, Chinese market lever, 56mm, silver OF original case with hunting back and spring-loaded decorative silver cuvette, KWKS, WED, lever escapement, was 11-15J but now has new brass bushing in place of pallet jewel, gilt mvt, s#209, together with key from Alex Ross & Co, known jeweler in Hong Kong whose keys are frequently seen. Gross weight of assembled watch 68.3 dwt (106.2 g). Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition overall save for the changed jewel and the missing male portion of the stop-works; dial perfect; hands mint; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; bow secure, unworn, some play in through-hole, push is lacking its cap; good glass crystal. | $400 - $600 |
| 433 | EPW - Charles Hahn & Cie, Le Landeron, Switzerland, helical hairspring pivoted detent pocket chronometer, 54mm, .935 silver OF original case with silver cuvette marked, "Chronometer," SW-pin-set, WE-DSD, pivoted detent chronometer escapement with capped detent arbor, straight-line flat return spring trailing behind detent arbor, 18J, gilt mvt, stamped under barrel bridge with Hahn-Landeron trademark registered on October 17, 1898, s#3074 stamped under dial, matching number on case. Gross weight of assembled watch 79.1 dwt (123.0 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial perfect, mint luster; hands mint; case shows little wear, few MFS, two light dents formed by bow contact, no dings, complete ET detail; bow unworn but a touch loose, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. | $600 - $900 |
| 434 | EPW - Continental verge fusee calendar watch with oversize balance and observation cuvette, 67mm, massive silver OF original consular case with elaborate engraved monogram, KWKS, WED with raised plaques for numerals, date chapter in center, verge escapement, gilt mvt with engraved sunburst-form balance bridge, garnet endstone in large steel setting, gilt spring-loaded and engraved dust cap with glazed observation cover, s#2114 within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 151.6 dwt (235.7 g). Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show excellent gilding, little oxide on steel components; dial with only small flake at winding hole bushing; hands excellent; original case shows little wear, few MFS, even medium tarnish, one dent at base of back; closure good; bow & pendant original, tight junction; good domed glass crystal and cuvette crystal. | $400 - $600 |
| 435 | EPW - Continental verge fusee, 52mm, silver OF original consular case with most likely Swiss hallmarks and maker's mark, KWKS, WED, verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced and foliate scrolled two-footed balance bridge, s#3159 within case only. Gross weight of assembled watch 65.7 dwt (102.1 g). Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show near mint gilding, little oxide on steel components; dial with small flakes around half of winding hole; hands excellent; original case shows very light wear, some MFS, no dents or dings; closure good; bow & pendant original, lightly worn; good domed bull's-eye glass crystal. | $250 - $350 |
| 436 | EPW - Custom improvised quarter repeating coach watch, 74mm, brass canteen-form case built for Swiss mvt, porcelain panel on back with transfer scene, SW-pin-set (if it worked), paper dial glued to mechanism, lever escapement, 15J, fausses-côtes NI damascene, without number. The mechanism started life as a quarter repeating chronograph, but the latter mechanism has been removed. What was slide repeating is now activated by pulling the ball at 11 o'clock. The casing is unique, with all the elegance of a hand grenade, so heavy as to be equally lethal at 13 regular ounces. Mvt: NR, winds but does not set, repeats feebly and seems to indicate the time, fine mvt condition overall for what is left; dial glued unceremoniously to the front plate; hands mint; case shows little wear and ample tarnish, as it needed to be carried on a dolly anyway, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings, all the detail that silk screened cheap porcelain can bestow; bow tight, crown like a lamp-switch; good glass crystal. Fun for the whole family. | $300 - $500 |
| 437 | EPW - Desgranges, Geneva, 47 mm, decorative 16K OF original case with gilt cuvette, maker's mark "PB," KWKS, ET and engraved gilt or gold foil dial, bimetallic balance wheel, detached lever escapement, 11-15J, gilt mvt, s#28453. Gross weight of assembled watch 43.7 dwt (67.9 g). Mvt: Runs with pressure, needs OH, excellent mvt condition overall; dial lightly tarnished, galvanic staining to applied numerals; excellent hands; case shows very little wear, few MFS, many dents and dings on cover edge and band with dimples from the key hubs; bow is a bit loose but little worn; good glass crystal. | $400 - $600 |
| 438 | EPW - E Marshall, London, verge fusee, 52mm, silver OF original pair cases bearing London hallmarks for 1792, casemaker's incuse mark "IH" for John Hadley, 10 St James Buildings, Rosomans Row, KWKS, WED, poker & beetle hands, verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced & engraved foliate scrolled balance cock, s#2213, watch-paper in back. Gross weight of assembled watch 64.1 dwt (99.7 g). Mvt: Runs face down, ticks and stops face up, balance rubs on cock, good escapement function face down, plates show fine gilding, light oxide on steel components; dial perfect, minor scratches only; hands fine, oxidized; original outer case shows light wear, some MFS, a few very light and small dents or dings; button latch good, top perfect; original inner case shows less wear, few MFS, one small dent near keyhole; bow & pendant original, pendant base solder-affixed to triangular sheet within; lightly worn domed glass crystal. | $300 - $500 |
| 439 | EPW - Geo Tompson, Wallworth (not listed, perhaps the owner, old spelling of Walworth in South London), verge fusee with subsidiary seconds, originally with hacking feature, 53mm, rare pheon marking within heavily constructed silver OF original pair cases bearing London hallmarks for 1777, casemaker's incuse mark "RP" for Richard Palmer I of 2 Red Lion Street, Clerkenwell, first entered in 1769, the outer engraved on back, KWKS, WED, poker & beetle hands, verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced & engraved foliate scrolled balance cock, signature on banner on pierced and foliate scrolled mask over back plate, without number. Watch-paper in back from Marks in Cardiff dated 1834. The pheon (broad arrow) mark of the admiralty is deeply stamped under the hallmarks of the inner case. To quote the Wikipedia article on "Pheon," "The Office and Board used the broad arrow to signify at first objects purchased from the monarch's money and later to indicate government property since at least the 17th century. The introduction of this symbol is attributed to Sir Philip Sidney, Joint Master of the Ordnance in 1585/6, since the pheon appears in the arms of the Sidney family." Gross weight of assembled watch 89.6 dwt (139.4 g). Mvt: Runs fairly well and occasionally stops, needs lubrication at least, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show excellent gilding, little oxide on steel components; dial with edge flakes below seconds, two hls across; hands excellent, all original; original outer case shows light wear overall, but the engraved detail at center is nearly gone, some MFS and one scratch, one dent, no dings; button latch good, top worn away; original inner case shows less wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; bow & pendant original, through-hole worn; good domed bull's-eye glass crystal. | $500 - $800 |
| 440 | EPW - J Marriott, Lymington (John, born 1773, working from 1808 until his death in 1839, his son John II continuing the trade), verge fusee, 54mm, sterling silver OF original consular HC with hinged bezel for crystal, London hallmarks for 1824, incuse casemaker's mark "SB" for either Samuel Brookes or Stephen Bryan, KWKS, WED, verge escapement, gilt mvt, pierced & engraved foliate scrolled balance cock with grotesque mask, DES, s#4783. Gross weight of assembled watch 85.8 dwt (133.5 g). Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show excellent gilding, little oxide on steel components; dial perfect save for tiny edge line below 6; hands excellent gold; case has broken lift spring, shows light wear, few MFS, some dents or dings in back and by the front hinge which is slightly loose, ET detail evenly reduced overall, more vanishing in back than in front; tight bow & pendant original; needs crystal. | $200 - $400 |
| 441 | EPW - Jacob Ridley, London (unknown), verge fusee, 43mm, gilt tombac alloy OF original pair cases with tortoise shell piqué outer, identical maker's mark in each case, KWKS, WED, verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced & engraved foliate scrolled balance cock bearing phoenix head, s#1973, ca 1770-1780. Gross weight of assembled watch 45.9 dwt (71.3 g). It is surprising to see such a nicely made mvt with elegantly engraved maker's name, and serial number showing some scale of production, and yet find no listing. Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show near mint gilding, no oxide on steel components, near mint blued components; dial perfect; hands later replacements; original outer case shows little wear, some MFS, perfect shell on back, complete shell with two seams on front, no dents or dings; button latch good, good top; original inner case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents, one reverse ding; bow & pendant original, little worn; good domed glass crystal. Excellent condition, the winding arrows in marker removed with a swipe of the cloth. Very nice example in need of period hands. | $500 - $800 |
| 442 | EPW - Jacot & Bovy, 1886 patent 8-day back-winding, finger setting, 56mm, heavy sterling silver OF original case bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1886, casemaker's mark "CV" in square cameo for Charles Vaucher, 10 Bartletts Building, London EC, his mark registered in 1882, mainspring fully covering mvt wound with folding key in back, set by finger rotating the starred disk at back center beneath the key, WED, lever escapement, 12-15J, gilt mvt, s#1061 in case. Gross weight of assembled watch 106.0 dwt (164.9 g). Jacot & Bovy's patents were granted at the end of March 1886, and were reported in the Horological Journal in May. The canister dial removes to reveal what would appear to be a normal 3/4 back plate beneath. The regulator index is to the left of the dial, accessible when the keyed bezel is removed. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, the key in back has one hinge-pin sheared that will need to be driven out and replaced, and the protective later plastic cover underneath has line fractures; dial perfect; original hour and seconds hands mint, minute replaced and short; case shows medium wear, some MFS ands FS, many light dents and sharp dings to back only; bow tight, gradually thinning at top; very thick glass crystal has scratches. | $400 - $600 |
| 443 | EPW - Jaeger-LeCoultre pocket Memovox, 42mm, GP OF original case with easel back for nightstand display, SW-SS, original gilt dial, lever escapement, 17J cal 911, wheel-satin NI damascene, s#2107700, in like new condition in leather slipcase. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition overall; dial mint; hands mint; mint case shows no wear, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings, crisp satin detail; crowns show hardly any wear; good glass crystal. NOTE: Back must be aligned perfectly with notches for both stems centered and post next to hammer. | $200 - $400 |
| 444 | EPW - Jn Curtis, London, verge fusee, 50mm, silver OF original pair cases bearing London hallmarks for 1777, casemaker's incuse script mark "JC" for John Clark, Ironmongers Row, inner case equipped with monogrammed winding hole cover, KWKS, WED, replaced Continental hands, verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced & engraved foliate scrolled balance cock, s#1425. Gross weight of assembled watch 68.5 dwt (106.5 g). Mvt: GRO, variable balance motion and speed, good escapement function, plates show fine gilding, some oxide on steel components; dial perfect but scratched; hands fair, minute tip gone; original outer case shows light wear, few MFS, no dents, a few pinpoint dings; button latch good, top sheared; original inner case shows less wear, abundant scratches around keyhole cover site, no dents or dings; bow & pendant original, pendant affixed with solder internally, quite worn overall; lightly worn domed bull's-eye glass crystal. | $300 - $500 |
| 445 | EPW - Jn Sinkinson, Doncaster (John, Yorkshire, lost watch reported 1817), verge fusee, 53mm, silver-gilt original consular demi-HC bearing London hallmarks for 1808, casemaker's incuse mark "TG" with arrow above, unknown in this period, KWKS, WED, verge escapement, gilt mvt with unusual openwork & floral engraved balance cock, s#1029. Gross weight of assembled watch 63.9 dwt (99.5 g). Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show near mint gilding, hardly any oxide on steel components; dial perfect save for edge sliver from 5:30 to 6, some scoring from hands; hands excellent; original case shows little wear, the gilding fading out externally but brilliant internally, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings, complete ET detail with little reduction; tight bow & pendant original, showing a little more undermetal; good glass crystal in cover only, this type has no other crystal. | $200 - $400 |
| 446 | EPW - "John Morton, London" (listing for 1804 without detail), Continental verge fusee, 58mm, silver OF original consular case, KWKS, WED with subsidiary time dial and constant seconds below, verge escapement with hacking feature, operated by small lever next to mvt latch, gilt mvt with pierced and foliate scrolled two-footed balance bridge, green garnet endstone, gilt spring-loaded dust-cap, s#1492 within case only. Gross weight of assembled watch 75.1 dwt (116.8 g). Mvt: Ticks and stops, needs OH, escapement function seems good, hacking feature works when pressed to right, plates show excellent gilding, little oxide on steel components; dial has patched repairs, hls, damage around winding hole; hands fine, seconds more modern; original case shows medium wear, some MFS, several deep dents and dings, altering the shape of the case; case snaps shut but closure is incomplete; bow & pendant original, the pendant very worn, the bow tightened to make up for the extreme through-hole wear; good domed glass crystal. | $300 - $500 |
| 447 | EPW - Jules Mathey, Locle, 52mm, 14K original HC with signed gold cuvette and mock crown, 1871 Christmas presentation within back in German, KWKS, WED, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#57059. Gross weight of assembled watch 55.7 dwt (86.7 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; dial with faint hl through seconds and 5; hands near mint; case shows light wear, some MFS, one light back dent, no dings, ET detail about half gone, remainder reduced; bow tight, crown shows medium wear; good glass crystal. | $500 - $700 |
| 448 | EPW - "Norton, London" (not the maker of fame), large Continental verge fusee with constant seconds, 64mm, silver OF original pair cases with faux London hallmarks, Continental casemaker's mark, KWKS, WED, verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced & engraved foliate scrolled balance cock, scrolled and stipple-engraved plate mask, s#3631 on pillar plate, watch-paper in back from Drummond, Baltimore, atop Baltimore newspapers cut up for further padding. Gross weight of assembled watch 80.9 dwt (125.7 g). Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show fine gilding, little oxide on steel components; dial with flakes around seconds hole; hands mismatched, excellent, seconds too small but fitting its post well, the similar one in photo was far too big for the post and had never been fitted; original outer case shows light wear, many MFS, many dents and dings to back, some deep; button latch good, top perfect; original inner case shows less wear, many MFS, many dents or dings communicated from outer; bow & pendant original, reinforced at base; glass crystal of insufficient dome has been drilled to allow setting but still rides too tight to the post to allow key entry, tiny flecks around the bored hole. | $200 - $300 |
| 449 | EPW - Otto Van Meurs, Amsterdam (born ca 1714, worked on the Lange Gasthuismolensteeg until 1783), verge fusee, 51mm, silver OF married and recased pair cases, the inner bearing London hallmarks for 1779, KWKS, WE arcaded dial with gold painted half hour accents, poker & beetle hands, verge escapement, with pierced and foliate scrolled two-footed balance bridge, s#8432. Amsterdam is in the old province of Holland, which forms the western part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, resulting in the incorrect casual reference to the country of the Netherlands as Holland. Gross weight of assembled watch 62.4 dwt (97.1 g). Mvt: Ticks and stops upon winding, needs OH at least, shows good escapement function with pressure although well out of beat, plates show fine gilding, light oxide on steel components, crushing and scratching to regulator disk; dial with three long intersecting hls and one scratch, other small hls; hands excellent; outer case slightly larger than inner, showing light wear, few MFS, double dent near button with a few other minor dings overall; button latch good, top slightly crushed; closely fitting inner case without hole modification but showing alteration at hinge, case shows medium wear, some MFS, many dents and dings plus compression; bow & pendant original to that case but soldered at base internally; good domed bull's-eye glass crystal. | $200 - $300 |
| 450 | EPW - P Brownsword, Derby (Peter, 1814-1857), verge fusee, 57mm, massive silver original consular HC with hinged bezel and crystal bearing London hallmarks for 1824, casemaker's incuse mark "IG" yielding several possibilities, KWKS, off-white ED, verge escapement, gilt mvt with engraved & cutout foliate scrolled balance cock bearing grotesque mask, plain raised gilt-locking dust-cap, without number. An owner's name was engraved on the plate, and carefully stippled out when the watch changed hands. Gross weight of assembled watch 143.9 dwt (223.8 g). One of the heaviest of these we have seen. Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show near mint gilding, little oxide on steel components; dial perfect; unique hands excellent but with minor bends; original case shows medium wear, few MFS, one dent near hinge, bow impressions to either side, no dings; lift spring and closure good; bow & pendant original, bow quite loose in through-hole; good domed glass crystal. | $300 - $500 |
| 451 | EPW - Swiss gold hunter, 51mm, 10-14K tested original HC with gold cuvette, misleading "18" stamp, missing bezel, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, fausses-côtes NI damascene, s#34362 inside case. Gross weight of assembled watch 57.3 dwt (89.1 g). Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, some MFS; dial with multiple hls; hands excellent purple, seconds too small, blue; case missing bezel, shows light wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail fading, vanished at edges; replaced gilt bow of wrong shape, push shows medium wear, most of the coin drop-edge broken off; no crystal, obviously. | $500 - $800 |
| 452 | EPW - Swiss moon-phase triple-calendar coach watch in silver and leather covered display box, 69mm, nickel alloy OF original HB-snap-bezel case, SW-pin-set, WED with sunken seconds aperture for lunar phases, lever escapement, 15J, electrum gilt mvt, s#102413 within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 188.0 dwt (292.4 g). The English fitted silver-topped display box with easel bears Birmingham hallmarks for 1911. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall; dial perfect in the visible area, scratch in seconds; hands mint; case shows little wear, some MFS, no dents or dings; bow tight, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. Box rubbed, intact, good latch, top strap starting to tear, easel good but swings out with gravity, silver with minimal dents or dings. | $400 - $600 |
| 453 | EPW - Systeme Glashütte, 52mm, 14K original HC with signed gold cuvette, Swiss and German market hallmarks, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 16J, gilt mvt, s#1371043. Gross weight of assembled watch 58.1 dwt (90.4 g). Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall but missing regulator whiplash; dial perfect; hands fine, just dull; case shows little wear, some MFS, many small dents or dings, ET detail complete; bow tight, crown shows very light wear and break; cloudy plastic crystal. | $500 - $800 |
| 454 | EPW - T Jacot à Fleurier, Chinese market duplex, 57mm, heavy silver original HC with signed ET silver cuvette, additionally engraved "Joseph Hershy 1856," indicating that it was not exported, KWKS, WED, crab-pincer duplex escapement simulating independent seconds, 7-10J, elaborate decorative openwork gilt mvt with Jacot stamp on front plate, s#1696. Case has stop lever on side, but without wire to reach balance. Gross weight of assembled watch 89.6 dwt (139.4 g). Charles Edouard Jacot of Le Locle (ca 1830) was said to have invented the Chinese duplex, but "T Jacot" is not listed, perhaps a family member joining in the venture. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial with edge chips and paint repairs at 12, arched edge hls at 7; hands fine, quite dull; case shows medium wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, most detail gone; bow undersized, pivoting freely, push cap now just a small button; good glass crystal. | $500 - $800 |
| 455 | EPW - Wm Mason, London (several possible), verge fusee with decorative dial, 51mm, silver OF original pair cases bearing London hallmarks for 1764, casemaker's incuse mark "I.B" for John Bingley at Little Britain, later #13, KWKS, WED with scene of lighthouse and ship, gold poker & beetle hands, verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced & engraved foliate scrolled balance cock, s#1092. Gross weight of assembled watch 71.4 dwt (111.1 g). Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show near mint gilding, little oxide on steel components; dial with small fracture at latch notch, painting complete; hands near mint; original outer case shows little wear, few MFS, hardly any dents or dings; button latch good with good top; original inner case shows less wear, fewer MFS, no dents, a tiny ding; bow is nickel, possibly replaced, pendant original silver, soldered at base internally, through-hole worn; good domed bull's-eye glass crystal. | $500 - $800 |
| 456 | WW - Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver, manual chronograph, constant seconds, minute register with red countdown sector, tachymeter scale, 38mm x 45mm to lug tips, original stainless steel SB case, bi-directional rotating bezel with minute and hour scales, no strap, original black dial with two sunken registers, 17J cal 210, s#17788, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; dial has light spotting around the lume plots; hands have lume loss and discoloration; case shows medium wear, some MFS, no dents or dings; crown is worn to brass under the plating, pushers good; good crystal. | $500 - $750 |
| 457 | WW - Gallet & Co, round-button manual chronograph, 34mm x 44mm to lug tips, original stainless steel snap-case with engraved back, leather strap, original silvered dial, 17J Valjoux cal 7733, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, some rust bloom and oxide patches on screws and levers at activation sites, showing the crown and pushers to have limited water resistance; good chronograph functions; dial mint; hands near mint; case shows little wear, a few MFS to top, hardly any FS to crisp back satin, a few light pinpoint dings to at least one lug top, sharp edges; crown and pushers show little wear; crystal has scratches. | $400 - $600 |
| 458 | WW - Gruen Curvex, approaching "Majestic" dimensions, 20mm x 48mm to lug tips, GF original case with monogram on back, lizard strap, original silvered dial, 17J cal 311 with concave plates, s#324341, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, some MFS, no oxide; dial excellent-plus, might clean to near mint; hands mint; case shows very light wear, has verdigris around puncture wound at one corner of back from the difficulty of finding a place for the knife to catch, some MFS, no dents or dings; crown shows very light wear; good crystal. | $150 - $300 |
| 459 | WW - Gruen, doctor's watch, 21mm x 41mm to lug tips, white GF original case "Reinforced with Extra Gold," lizard strap, original silvered dial, 15J "Gruen Guild A" marked satin NI damascene mvt, s#1816565, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, no oxide, one of the pair of screws securing the winding wheel is absent, not affecting function; dial fine, streaked tarnish, fading signature; hands near mint; case shows medium wear, break around crown area to case-back, break to undermetal on top at four corners, some MFS, a line of scuffing across back, no dents or dings; crown shows light wear; good glass crystal. | $600 - $900 |
| 460 | WW - Gruen, doctor's watch, 21mm x 41mm to lug tips, yellow GF original case "Reinforced with Extra Gold," lizard strap, original silvered dial, 15J "Gruen Guild A" marked satin NI damascene mvt, s#1840806, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition, some plating losses, oxide patch on click wheel, other oxide specks; dial fine-plus, light overall tarnish, clean graphics; hands near mint; case shows light wear, no break, uneven polished appearance, some MFS, many dents and sharp dings to back; the mvt surround is very uneven; crown shows medium wear, cap gone; flaked crystal. | $500 - $750 |
| 461 | WW - Hamilton Electric Pacer with repair certificate from Rene Rondeau, 32mm x 45mm to lug tips, bicolor white and yellow GF original case, lizard strap, refinished black dial, grade 500A, s#S371386, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, will need fresh battery soon, stem pulled to conserve any remaining charge, near mint mvt condition, no corrosion; dial has beautiful surface interrupted by loss of enamel at 5; hands excellent; case shows very light wear, few MFS, no dents or dings but some subtle pitting in back, probably re-plated and showing good color definition between the yellow body and the white lugs; crown shows hardly any wear; good crystal. | $400 - $600 |
| 462 | WW - LeCoultre "grasshopper," 20-27mm asymmetrical width x 39mm to lug tips, white GF original snap-case, lizard strap, original two-tone silvered dial, 17J cal 438/4CW with VXN (Vacheron & Constantin - LeCoultre) export code, s#818716, triple signed, in exceptional condition. Mvt: GRO, just below near mint mvt condition, many MFS to plates, no oxide, mint components; dial as well just below near mint, some sparse splatter on surface leaving tiny etched rings, may clean chemically to near mint or may not clean at all, any bezel rub concealed, applied markers mint; hands mint; case shows hardly any wear, hardly any MFS to complete original back satin, no MFS to top, no dents or dings; crown shows no wear; good crystal. | $400 - $600 |
| 463 | WW - LeCoultre Futurematic with power reserve, 35mm x 45mm to horned lug tips, GF original case, lizard strap, original black dial, 17J cal 497, s#934008, triple signed. The watch is wound by agitation and set by sliding the back-crown to engage. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition, cloudy and etched plates and bob, no oxide; dial near mint, a touch of radium paint missing outside the 1 marker; hands fine, oxide rash overall; case shows very light wear, no break, few MFS, no dents, some tiny dings or pinpoints to upper lug-tops; crown shows very light wear; good crystal. | $500 - $700 |
| 464 | WW - LeCoultre Futurematic with power reserve, 35mm x 45mm to long lug tips, GF original case with owner's name lightly engraved on back, leather strap, original silvered dial, 17J cal 497, s#835603, triple signed. The watch is wound by agitation and set by sliding the back-crown to engage. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition, many MFS and FS on bob and mvt, no oxide, mvt lacking its key on the edge that is needed for perfect alignment; dial fine, overall mottled tarnish, sparse microspeckle, outer chapter wear at 9; hands fine; case shows light wear, no break (perfect lug backs), few MFS, no dents or dings, back engraving fading out; crown shows very light wear and good polish, the spring clip within the case-back quite oxidized; good crystal. | $400 - $600 |
| 465 | WW - LeCoultre Wrist Alarm, comes complete with LeCoultre box and Alarm Watch paperwork, 32mm x 37mm to lug tips, GF original case with matching Champion GF expansion bracelet, dial refinished in cream color, 17J cal 489/1, s#750701, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition; good alarm function; clean dial but not refinished as original; excellent hands, the minute with tiny rust bloom; case shows very little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; crowns shows very little wear; good crystal; clean bracelet; excellent box and paperwork. | $500 - $750 |
| 466 | WW - Longines, asymmetrical wedge form, 23mm at top, 20mm at bottom x 36mm to stepped cylindrical lug tips, GF original case, lizard strap, original silvered dial with raised gilt numerals, 17J cal 8LN, s#5822294, triple signed. Mvt: Ticks with pressure applied to fully wound train, needs OH, fine mvt condition, little oxide; dial fine, overall rash of tarnish powder; hands near mint; case shows light wear, typical verdigris at points of contact of top with back, some MFS, no dents or dings; crown shows little wear; good crystal. | $100 - $150 |
| 467 | WW - Longines, manual rectangular with diamond dial, 24mm x 40mm to lug tips, original 14K case, new lizard strap, original silvered dial with 17 diamonds or simulants, 17J, cal 22L, LXW export code, s#8548806, triple signed. Gross weight of assembled watch with strap 18.1 dwt (28.1 g). Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, recently serviced; near mint dial with hardly any microspeckle; near mint hands; case shows little wear, some back satin remaining, few MFS, no dents or dings; logo crown shows very little wear; good crystal. | $500 - $800 |
| 468 | WW - Movado, triple calendar with moonphase, 34mm x 41mm to lug tips, stainless steel original snap-case, crocodile strap, original silvered dial, 15J, possibly cal 1030 or 1035 (we have seen an unfocussed image of that marking on an identical watch), case #C483218 over #14920, triple signed with Movado logo within case-back. Mvt: Ticking at low amplitude after quick lubrication, needs OH, excellent mvt condition, scratches at regulator scale going through the plating, no oxide; dial excellent-plus with faint even tarnish, some microspeckle and powder; hands near mint; case shows hardly any wear, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings, beautiful finish and polish, possibly refreshed by expert; crown shows very little wear; cracked crystal needing replacement. | $500 - $800 |
| 469 | WW - Movado, triple calendar, 32mm x 38mm to lug tips, original 14K gold case, lizard strap, original two-tone silvered dial, 15J cal 470, s#A480372/44776, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus mvt condition, light plate clouds, no oxide; excellent dial, faint natural tarnish, fading and vanishing of date graphics outside chapter; excellent hands; case shows very light wear, some MFS and FS, no dents or dings, crisp lug facets; crown shows very light wear; good crystal. | $650 - $850 |
| 470 | WW - Omega Constellation, "Automatic Chronometer Officially Certified," day-date, ref 168.029, 34mm x 42mm to lug tips, stainless steel tonneau original case with gold bezel and gold shell top, gold observatory logo inset in SB back, GF brickwork bracelet with Omega logo clasp, original Florentine crosshatch champagne dial, 24J cal 751, s#29106594, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition, no oxide, near mint rotor with slight cloudiness; dial mint; hands mint; case shows little wear to top, very light wear to back with full logo detail only slightly reduced, some MFS overall, no dents or dings; bracelet shows light wear, medium stretch, profuse MFS overall; crown shows little wear; clean crystal without logo. Left finger-tight for auction inspection, seal before wear. | $500 - $750 |
| 471 | WW - Omega Constellation, "Automatic Chronometer Officially Certified," ref 167.005, 34mm x 42mm to lug tips, stainless steel original case with gold bezel and gold shell lugs, gold observatory logo inset in SB back, GF bracelet with Omega logo clasp, refinished silvered dial, 24J cal 551, s#24410754, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, fair mvt condition, rose gilding entirely gone from top plate, severely rubbed rotor, oxide and bloom on most steel parts; dial quite clean with minimal staining or powder; hands fine, profuse MFS and complete lume loss; case shows medium wear, reduction of logo, polishing leaving reduced edges, some MFS, no dents or dings, mild wrench scratches on back; bracelet shows medium wear and stretch, gold shell edges in back eaten away by skin salts; logo crown shows little wear; Omega logo crystal with paint scuff. Left finger-tight for auction inspection, seal before wear, bracelet end-pieces interfere with back requiring removal before sealing. | $300 - $500 |
| 472 | WW - Omega Constellation, Automatic Chronometer with date, 34mm x 43mm to lug tips, original gold shell and stainless steel SB case, gold observatory logo inset back, lizard strap, original silvered pie-pan dial, 24J cal 521, s#18189885, case marked 14393 - 61 - SC, triple signed, ca 1963. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, fine rotor with staining, no oxide; dial excellent, light speckle near 12; excellent hands; case shows light wear, some MFS to top, many MFS, FS and wrench scratches in back, good observatory detail with the tops of the stars reduced but edges distinct, no dents or dings; crown shows little wear, minor nicks; good crystal. Case-back left finger tight for inspection, seal before wear. | $400 - $600 |
| 473 | WW - Omega, manual, 30mm x 37mm to horned lug tips, 14K original two-bodied snap-case, lizard strap, refinished silvered dial, 17J, case #12686, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, scratches on winding wheels, no oxide visible; dial fairly clean, light speckle at 9 to 10; hands fine, bent; case shows very light wear, some MFS and scuffs overall, no dents or dings; logo crown shows little wear; good crystal. | $500 - $700 |
| 474 | WW - Rodania Military Chronograph, automatic with day & date, 43mm x 44mm to lug tips, original stainless steel SB case, stainless steel bracelet with extendable flip-lock deployment, original black dial with luminous indices, luminous inner bezel, three inset sub-registers with luminous white painted markers, 17J cal 5100, s#939577. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, no oxide; dial mint, reflector excellent, discolored graphics; hands near mint; case shows very light wear, few MFS, many dings along upright bezel edge; bracelet shows light wear, light stretch; crown shows little wear; good crystal. | $400 - $600 |
| 475 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, ref 6085, domed back, 34mm x 40mm to lug tips, stainless steel original case with "Super Oyster" (not screw-down) crown, ET bezel, "Waterproof" faux leather strap, refinished silvered dial in near white finish, 17J cal 645, s#5799162, triple signed, inside back ref 6085. Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition, near mint components but plating loss to plates, fine rotor and cover with ample plating loss or discoloration, no oxide within mechanism; dial with brown staining below center; hands excellent with complete lume; head shows little wear, some MFS; bezel shows little wear, complete detail with hardly any edge reduction; crown shows little wear, good detail; crystal with minor MFS; left finger-tight for auction inspection, seal before wear. | $400 - $600 |
| 476 | WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Super Precision, ref 5506, 33mm x 41mm to lug tips, steel-back rolled-gold bezel original case, old lizard strap, original two-tone silvered dial, 17J cal 1530, s#3455x8 (number obscured by wear and scratch), triple signed, inside back ref 5506. This reference is seen with either the Explorer or Air-King markings. Mvt: running, fine mvt condition, fair rotor has been sanded on flat center, removing all plating, very little oxide, mvt will require OH and analysis; dial fine, overall light tarnish powder, microspeckle, faint staining; hands fine, bent, without lume; worn-out head goes beyond substantial wear, with much of the cladding or rolled gold gone, leaving the brass core exposed entirely around the lug tips, would require extreme laser welding to build back; bezel shows medium wear; crown shows little wear, good full turns of threads, the crown and tube perhaps replaced correctly at some point; polished crystal with residue; left finger-tight for auction inspection, seal before wear. Strap ready to tear off. Perhaps the most worn-out case we have ever seen on a Rolex, unfortunate given the rarity of this early Explorer type. | $300 - $500 |
| 477 | WW - Rolex OysterDate Precision, manual ref 6694, acrylic crystal, pre-QS, 35mm x 42mm to lug tips, stainless steel original case and Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp, original black dial, 17J, marked cal 225, resembling cal 710, s#385348, triple signed with signed clasp, bracelet ref 78350, inside back ref 6694, date code "II.66" for manufacture in the second quarter of 1966. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, no oxide; dial excellent with light even powder to field, galvanic halos around markers; hands excellent, dull and patchy; head shows light wear, residue overall, some MFS, scuffs and nicks, some wrench slips in back; bezel shows light wear and MFS; bracelet shows medium wear and stretch, profuse MFS, scuffs and rubbing, needs full refinish; crown shows little wear, good full turns of threads; worn crystal with MFS; resealed for auction. | $500 - $800 |
| 478 | WW - Wakmann Incabloc, manual chronograph with constant seconds, minute register, tachymeter and telemeter scales, 37mm x 44mm to lug tips, stainless steel original SB case, new calfskin strap, original silvered dial, 17J Venus cal 188, without number, triple signed, both mvt and case marked "France," while the Wakmann company was first registered in New York in 1945 by Icko Wackmann. Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition, no oxide, case-back needs gasket, should be installed prior to wear to keep the mvt mint; good chronograph functions; dial mint; hands near mint; case shows little wear, some MFS to back, more to bezel along with some edge nicks, good overall facets and edges, no dents or dings; crown and pushers show little wear; good crystal. | $400 - $600 |
| 479 | WW - Waltham, rectangular version of Hamilton's Piping Rock (which is tonneau form), 26mm x 44mm to hinged lug tips, 14K original Keystone case with enameled bezel chapter, lizard strap, refinished near-white dial, 15J 6/0S model 1898 Sapphire grade, s#26501119, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, no oxide; dial clean, one can see the impressions of the original incused signature and seconds numbering through the surface paint; hands near mint; case shows light wear, some MFS, light dents and a pinpoint ding on back; both hinges good, the bottom tighter than the top; enamel complete on bezel with few FS; crown shows light wear and sits slightly crooked; good crystal, minimal MFS. | $600 - $900 |
| 480 | WW - Zenith, older manual single-button two-register chronograph with outer telemeter scale and inner snail or spiral tachymeter scale for readings up to three minutes, 38mm x 43mm to lug tips, nickel alloy body with steel snap-back and bezel case, new leather strap, original WED dial, 17J, double signed. The outer telemeter scale is rated approximately for the speed of sound in kilometers, so one can see the recoil of a gun in the distance, time the report, and know exactly how many kilometers the gun is away from one's location, but in this case the value chosen was 0.333 km per second (instead of 0.3432), so the scale gets increasingly inaccurate the further the distance. Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition, no oxide; good chronograph functions; dial has small edge chip to copper at 11 going into the "18" marking on the outer scale; hands are mint; case shows little wear, many MFS, roughing to the back edges of the lugs; crown shows light wear; crystal with numerous short deep scratches. | $500 - $800 |
| 481 | WW - Zodiac, automatic calendar with moonphase, ref 742-908, 33mm x 41mm to lug tips, original stainless steel snap-case, leather strap, refinished silvered dial, 17J cal 74, s#1607668, triple signed. Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition, excellent rotor, no oxide; clean dial; near mint hands with excellent sweep; case shows very light wear, back with minimal original satin in center, flat back center bevel starting to smooth, many MFS to back, few to top with one scratch from case knife in band, no dents or dings; crown shows little wear; clean crystal has installation fracture along edge, not visible head on, needs replacement. | $400 - $600 |
| 482 | Exceptional silvered and gilt watch stand on base, Swiss, depicting William Tell the archer with standard bow rather than his legendary crossbow, on stand that accepts glass dome (now missing), overall height 7.75 inches. The dome would need internal dimensions of at least 7.5 inches height, width of 5 inches, and depth of 3 inches. The shape of the lower globe is in cartouche or stadium form. The lower section is silver-plated with dog's head at center, while the upper is gilt. The stand would hold an OF watch of no more than 44mm diameter and 16mm thickness. In excellent condition, lacking only the dome. | $250 - $400 |
| 483 | Champlevé and cloisonné enamel watch and jewelry holder, the latter with tufted silk interior under beveled glass, the watch hanging against a mirror, chaise-form design in gilt brass, height 10.5 inches, very unusual. Excellent condition, perfect enamel, glass and mirror. | $250 - $350 |
| 484 | Gilt brass watch holder with blue blown-glass basket receptacle, fully ground pontil, twisted wire construction with stamped leaves and flowers, height 9.5 inches. Excellent overall condition, perfect glass. | $150 - $250 |
| 485 | Napoleonic gilt brass watch holder, 9 inches tall, figure of Napoleon on podium, eagle at crest, accepts watch of less than 49mm diameter. Excellent condition, repair strap inside base with only pinholes externally. | $150 - $250 |
| 486 | Gilt brass watch holder with mixed blue, white and clear blown-glass basket receptacle with ruffled border, broken pontil, twisted wire construction with stamped tassels and shield with tufted cushion, height 7.5 inches. Fine overall condition, the tufted cushion worn out, the remainder excellent, perfect glass (excepting unfinished pontil). | $100 - $150 |
| 487 | Bronze framed milk-glass egg-formed stand, double-holder within containing only two empty non-associated bottles, alabaster base, function unknown, height 6 inches. Does not close, latch system seems incomplete, glass perfect, nice old patina. | $50 - $100 |
| 488 | Large G Boley boxed watchmaker's double lathe set with two D-beds, one with integral face plate head-stock, compound slide rest and tool post, the other with traditional head-stock and two taper tail-stocks, one base, ring chucks, cutters, collets, Jacot attachments, box chuck, polishing attachment, carriers for turning between centers, and more accessories. Excellent condition. Shipping available but may be prohibitive, we will work with your own shipper if need be, best if picked up in person, no further condition report available. | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| 489 | Boxed Boley watchmaker's lathe with compound cross slide, concave and convex step chucks, collets and chucks, gravers, head and tail stocks, base, face-plate, and various accessories, fairly complete. Excellent condition. Shipping available but may be prohibitive, we will work with your own shipper if need be, best if picked up in person, no further condition report available. | $700 - $1,000 |
| 490 | Lot (3) Rounding-up tools and box of accessories, the two tools mounted on wooden bases, the box of accessories full of cutters and stumps plus a few runners - the accessories have not been tried in either machine, and might need adaptation for use. Fine condition, quite oxidized or tarnished overall. Shipping available but may be prohibitive, we will work with your own shipper if need be, best if picked up in person, no further condition report available. | $600 - $900 |
| 491 | Lot (5) Unusual brass & steel tools - [1] Very rare verge escape wheel or contrate wheel cutting engine. [2] Standing tool for marking hole positions on upper plates to match lower plate. [3] Fusee engine. [4] Adjustable slide with mounting bracket. [5] Early roller remover, heavily built. Excellent condition. Shipping available but may be prohibitive, we will work with your own shipper if need be, best if picked up in person, no further condition report available. | $600 - $900 |
| 492 | Rounding-up tool on original single-drawer base with complete selection of cutters and stumps. Excellent condition. Shipping available but may be prohibitive, we will work with your own shipper if need be, best if picked up in person, no further condition report available. | $600 - $900 |
| 493 | Heavy and high quality 19th century mandrel lathe on solid cast iron base, with hand-crank, three-dog face-plate, T-rest, taper tailstock with threaded limiting block, and elegant oval thumbscrews, length as shown 17 inches, height 11 inches. Wing Collection. Fine condition, ready for display or use, very light oxide to steel components. Shipping available but may be prohibitive, we will work with your own shipper if need be, best if picked up in person, no further condition report available. | $500 - $800 |
| 494 | Rounding-up tool on original single-drawer base with partial selection of cutters and stumps, drive wheel with four serpentine spokes, overall height 11 inches. Wing Collection. Excellent condition, needs simple round belt or cord. Shipping available but may be prohibitive, we will work with your own shipper if need be, best if picked up in person, no further condition report available. | $500 - $800 |
| 495 | Rounding-up tool on original single-drawer base with small selection of cutters. Excellent condition. Shipping available but may be prohibitive, we will work with your own shipper if need be, best if picked up in person, no further condition report available. | $500 - $800 |
| 496 | "Swiss chronograph instruction repair kit, created especially for Watchmaking Schools by Ebauches, SA, Neuchatel, Switzerland, presented with their compliments." The boxed kit contains three unused chronograph mvts in special clear plastic containers that are screwed together, equipped with crown, stems and buttons, without dials but with hands, and various parts for each that were organized in front of each, but are now jumbled together. The large central mvt is Valjoux 19-ligne cal 24 split-seconds chronograph timer only with constant seconds and minute recorder. On the left is 13.75-ligne Landeron cal 48, for wrist, and on the right the 14-ligne Venus version, cal 175. All three mvts are mint, perhaps never out of their containers. The Valjoux 24 and the Landeron 48 are in perfect working order, while the Venus will need lubrication to get going, ticking only briefly with pressure applied to the fully wound train. The parts are disorganized, and unlike the nearly pristine mvts, have some surface rust here and there, testimony to how well sealed the mvts are in their working displays. Box is sound with only a few scratches, the dovetail needing gluing at the lower right front. | $400 - $600 |
| 497 | Lot (100) Domed and bull's-eye glass crystals, loose and unlabeled, mostly from 35mm to 45mm, only a handful above that range up to 55mm, hardly any below, mostly high-domed with only occasional flat domed. Wing Collection. Excellent overall condition, some edge chips here and there, the majority perfect. | $300 - $600 |
| 498 | Lot (6) Very unusual brass and steel tools - [1] Cylinder escape wheel dressing tool. [2] Special attachment for cutting escape wheel teeth on wheel cutting engine. [3] Ingersoll vibrating tool used with strobe light. [4] Small indexing device. [5] Uprighting tool. [6] Small mandrel lathe. Fine overall condition. Shipping available but may be prohibitive, we will work with your own shipper if need be, best if picked up in person, no further condition report available. | $400 - $600 |
| 499 | Mandrel lathe mounted on oak base, hand cranked, integral face-plate, compound slide with tool post. Excellent condition. Shipping available but may be prohibitive, we will work with your own shipper if need be, best if picked up in person, no further condition report available. | $400 - $600 |
| 500 | Unusual rounding-up tool of unique design on original single-drawer base with small selection of cutters and stumps. Fine condition. Shipping available but may be prohibitive, we will work with your own shipper if need be, best if picked up in person, no further condition report available. | $400 - $600 |
| 501 | Lot (3) Cabinets with parts, materials and unbreakable crystals - [1] Jessen & Rosberg, Chicago, oak 4-drawer cabinet with predominantly wristwatch material. [2] Two-part stacked metal sectional style drawer files with white alloy hairsprings and collection of hands, predominantly for pocket watches. [3] Electroglas wristwatch 2-drawer unbreakable crystal cabinet with contents. Large lots including bulky equipment and tools sold as-is, inspection at gallery only, subject to buyer's prior inspection at the gallery and removal from the gallery upon sale, shipping not available, buyer must pick up or send currier, no further condition report available. | $300 - $500 |
| 502 | Luthy-Hirt, Bienne, Switzerland, boxed hairspring vibrating tool, glass table above balance for comparison of oscillation, release for simultaneous commencement of vibration, the best tool of its class. Excellent overall condition, minor nickel-plating loss, good staff. Shipping available but may be prohibitive, we will work with your own shipper if need be, best if picked up in person, no further condition report available. | $300 - $500 |
| 503 | Early indexing plate made of clock dial chapter, mounted in heavy iron bracket. Fine condition, very oxidized overall. Shipping available but may be prohibitive, we will work with your own shipper if need be, best if picked up in person, no further condition report available. | $200 - $400 |
| 504 | Four-drawer oak cabinet marked Macey with various wristwatch parts collections. Excellent cabinet condition. Large lots including bulky equipment and tools sold as-is, inspection at gallery only, subject to buyer's prior inspection at the gallery and removal from the gallery upon sale, shipping available but may be prohibitive, we will work with your own shipper if need be, no further condition report available. | $200 - $400 |
| 505 | Lot (2) Wooden 4-drawer crystal cabinets with traditional glass pocket watch crystals. Fine condition, not very full of contents. Large lots including bulky equipment and tools sold as-is, inspection at gallery only, subject to buyer's prior inspection at the gallery and removal from the gallery upon sale, shipping not available, buyer must pick up or send currier, no further condition report available. | $200 - $400 |