October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
14k yellow gold private label Shreve & Co. gold quartz pocket watch by American Waltham Watch Company. Hunter cased pocket watch, model 1899, circa 1900. Movement marked "A.W.W.Co., Waltham, Massachusetts, Riverside". Movement #10050360, 16s, 17 jewels. Beautifully decorated case with engine turned back cover, and hand engraving to body and cuvette. Front cover with 7 individual pieces of inlaid gold quartz. Case marked "Keystone" & "14K". Includes 14k gold pocket watch chain set with 13 individual pieces of inlaid gold quartz, measuring 16" in length and marked "14KT" on swivel clasp. Hunting cover opens quite easily. Outer edge of dial has a small crack between 11 and 12 o'clock positions. Watchcase measures 52mm in diameter. Combined gross weight of watch and chain is 269.9 grams. Running.
CORRECTION: Photos updated. Condition addendum: Case and chain untested. Crystal and bezel are both loose. Watch is running and sets properly, but the stem and crown click while setting the time.
Condition: (Very Good-Excellent).