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Gold Quartz Watch and Chain

Waltham 14k gold and gold quartz, watch, chain and fob, circa 1900-1913. Case: hunters case, 14k yellow and rose gold with partitioned gold quartz back centered by a domed crystal containing gold nuggets, 16 size, 4 mm, jeweler decorated edge and lid with a spiral star design, monogramed "CM". Case with matching numbers throughout, 19543. Dial: enamel, Roman numerals, red five minute numerals, sub seconds, blue spade hands Movement: nickel, # 10041232, Bridge plate, 17 jewels, pendent setting. Signed: movement signed, Waltham and dial signed A.W. Co. Waltham, case signed Illinois Watch Co. A.W.Co. with customized jeweler work likely being done in San Francisco. Total gross weight: 110.5 grams. Chain: 14 14 inch chain with 6 double sided gold quartz links, 46.1 grams. Fob: 5/8" in diameter and doubles as a locket. It's decorated with a gold quartz crescent moon and a diamond set five-point star symbolizing power and femininity. The back engraved, "Nina to Chris / March 30, 1913". The first initial of the recipient Chris is consistent with the case monogram, "CM". The interior of the locket/fob marked, R14KH" 10.2 grams. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Provenance:The estate of Nancy Wickersham Hall (1932-2018) Bakersfield, CA

Condition:

Watch is not running. The case and fob are excellent original. The chain is fine original. All with no apparent damage or restoration under ultra-violate light.

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$14,088
05/07/2023

 

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