June 30, 2020 Fine Pocket Watch
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/30/2020
18K Pink Gold Jaques & Marcus, New York, Split-Second Rattrapante Chronograph Open Face Pocket Watch, Circa 1880's. Movement marked "Pat. 1880" & "No. 37659" with left facing lion rampant mark. Possibly made by Meylan or Badollet. Back cover with large fancy monogram. Case marked "Warranted 18K" inside large oval and numbered. Split-second chronograph button (right) sticks and doesn't reset easily, otherwise in excellent condition. Beveled crystal has some scratches present. Front cover/bezel flips open with crown push-button, similar to a hunter case.
Condition: (Very Good-Excellent).
Case Material
18K Pink Gold.
Case Type
Open Face, Monogrammed.
Dial
White Enamel, Double Sunken.
Chapter
Roman with Arabic outer five minute divisions, black.
Subsidiary Dials
Constant seconds.
Hands
Blued steel breguet.
Movement
Keyless Lever-Set, No. 37659, Pat. 1880, w/lion rampant mark.
Complications
Split-Second Rattrapante Chronograph.
Signed
"Jaques & Marcus, NY" on cuvette.
Condition
Very good working order.