October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
227 grams. Very large gold quartz fob. 1 1/2" X 1 1/4". Made by Seth Thomas. Small ruby in 14K case. Working condition.
CORRECTION: Title, description and photos have been updated. 14k yellow gold (untested) Seth Thomas hunter cased pocket watch, grade 171, model 2, circa 1890. Movement marked "Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn.". Movement #54570, 18s, 15 jewels. Beautifully scalloped case with multicolor gold decoration, engine turning and hand engraving to both covers. Front cover with monogrammed shield. Back cover with six-pointed flower and bezel-set ruby. Case marked "Warranted 14K U.S. Assay". Includes a beautiful 14k gold (unmarked/untested) pocket watch chain set with 14 individual pieces of inlaid gold quartz, measuring 16" in length, and a wonderful large two-sided gold quartz spinning fob (unmarked/untested). Gold quartz in chain exhibits natural crazing and hairline cracks, but seems completely stable. Fob measures 2.25" across. Watchcase measures 54mm in diameter. Combined gross weight of watch, chain and fob is 226.7 grams. Running.
Condition: Excellent