October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
Beautiful gold quartz watch with heavy chain. Made by Shreve & Co. Working condition. 14K. Incised floral design inside. 266 grams.
CORRECTION: Title, description and photos have been updated. 18k yellow gold (untested) John Beesley, Liverpool, fussee pocket watch with swing-out hunter case. Movement marked "John Beesley, 4 Lord Street, 43287, Liverpool''. Key wind, key set. Case marked "DB, 18, 43287" with eagle hallmarks. Dial marked "Chronometer Lever, John Beesley, Liverpool". Hairline cracks to dial. Case hand engraved and decorated with a gold miner holding a shovel next to a screen. Includes a beautiful 14k pink gold (untested) pocket watch chain set with 14 individual pieces of inlaid gold quartz, measuring 14.25" in length, marked "14K" on swivel hook, and a two-sided gold quartz spinning fob. Gold quartz in chain and fob exhibit natural crazing and cracks, but seem completely stable. Fob measures 1-3/8" across. Watchcase measures 53mm in diameter. Combined gross weight of the watch, chain and fob is 219.2 grams. Later replacement key included. Running.
Condition: Very Good