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ANTIQUE WEAPONS AND WESTERN AMERICANA

Sun, May 7, 2023 02:00PM EDT - Sun, May 21, 2023 02:00PM EDT
Lot 43

Gold Quartz Watch and Chain

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000

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Waltham 14k gold and gold quartz, watch, chain and fob, circa 1900-1913. Case: hunters case, 14k yellow and rose gold with partitioned gold quartz back centered by a domed crystal containing gold nuggets, 16 size, 4 mm, jeweler decorated edge and lid with a spiral star design, monogramed "CM". Case with matching numbers throughout, 19543. Dial: enamel, Roman numerals, red five minute numerals, sub seconds, blue spade hands Movement: nickel, # 10041232, Bridge plate, 17 jewels, pendent setting. Signed: movement signed, Waltham and dial signed A.W. Co. Waltham, case signed Illinois Watch Co. A.W.Co. with customized jeweler work likely being done in San Francisco. Total gross weight: 110.5 grams. Chain: 14 14 inch chain with 6 double sided gold quartz links, 46.1 grams. Fob: 5/8" in diameter and doubles as a locket. It's decorated with a gold quartz crescent moon and a diamond set five-point star symbolizing power and femininity. The back engraved, "Nina to Chris / March 30, 1913". The first initial of the recipient Chris is consistent with the case monogram, "CM". The interior of the locket/fob marked, R14KH" 10.2 grams. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Condition

Watch is not running. The case and fob are excellent original. The chain is fine original. All with no apparent damage or restoration under ultra-violate light.

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The estate of Nancy Wickersham Hall (1932-2018) Bakersfield, CA