Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Antique 18kt Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch, the case elaborately engraved to depict on one side a reclining sailor holding an American flag, a harbor scene in the background, and on the other a lady with flowing hair looking out of window, each framed by elaborate foliage, enclosing a white enamel dial with Roman numeral indicators and subsidiary seconds dial, with M.I. Tobias & Co. key-wind, key-set movement, case, cuvette, and movement no. 41866, dial and movement signed M.I. Tobias & Co., case signed C.J. & Bro., dia. 49 mm, 114 g.
Estimate $700-900
Winds, sets, ticks, does not stay running.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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CaseJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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