June 30, 2020 Fine Pocket Watch
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/30/2020
14K Gold Private Label American Waltham, Model 1857, for Jeweler A. Andrews of The Diamond Palace, San Francisco, Calif., Size 18 Hunter Case Pocket Watch, Circa 1877. Beautiful engine-turned case with nesting bird with eggs opposite shield on front cover. Case is marked with raised "A W CO" (Eagle) and numbered. Movement marked "The Diamond Palace, 933123, Fogg's Patent". Cuvette with elongated hand engraved scrolling design, possibly covering earlier presentation. Shield on front cover polished, with evidence of removed monogram. Small ding to edge of front cover near the 7 o'clock position, otherwise in excellent physical condition. Watch is running, but stops at certain angle, and will need servicing.
Condition: (Very Good).
Case Material
14K Yellow Gold.
Case Type
Hunter Case, Engine Turned.
Dial
White enamel, Single sunken.
Subsidiary Dials
Constant seconds.
Hands
Blued steel morning glory.
Movement
Keyless Lever-Set, No. 933123, 18s, 15j, Fogg
Signed
"A. Andrews, San Francisco, Cal." on dial.
Condition
Running, but stops and starts.