Lot 240
An 18k gold keyless wind open face pocket watch commemorating the signing of the Declaration of...
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Lot 240
An 18k gold keyless wind open face pocket watch commemorating the signing of the Declaration of...
Lot 240
Lot Description
An 18k gold keyless wind open face pocket watch commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence by the American Watch Company, the white enamel dial having black Arabic numeral hour markers, subsidiary seconds dial to six o'clock, all surrounded by an outer minute track with red Arabic divisions, the ornately decorated case, stamped 18k, the middle having the words "ON EARTH PEACE. GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN", the back with an engraving of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, fitted with a signed size 14 movement, Model 1874, having damaskeen detailing to plates, chaton set train jewels, club tooth lever escapement and bi-metal compensation balance. Case diameter 48mm. Total weight 110gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
An 18k gold open face pocket watch by the America Watch Company. The keyless wind movement is currently functioning although the jewel holes are dry and amplitude is low. The watch would benefit from an overhaul. The dial is covered with detritus and has a hairline crack running between the seven and eight o'clock positions. The hands are tarnished with some signs of surface rust. The case is lightly scratched but the detail still appears sharp. There is some play in the rear case hinge. The cuvette hinge is quite loose.
Please note that this lot does not come with box or papers.
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