10-31-201510-31-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 31, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Tiffany & Company 18kt Gold Hunter Case Watch

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$2,091$1,700
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2857MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 31, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Tiffany & Company 18kt Gold Hunter Case Watch, retailed in New York, No. 9626, c. 1885, the gold case's front lid with initials CLC and back lid with the stylized date 1885, under rear lid is stamped Tiffany & Co. Makers/ 18K/ 9626, the front opening to the Roman numeral dial marked Tiffany & Co./New York, sunk seconds and blued-steel spade hands, rear lid opens to a glazed cuvette showing the three-quarter plate nickel movement marked No. 9626/Tiffany & Co./New York, crown-wind and set lever escapement, gold and jeweled screwed chatons, bimetallic balance and snail type regulator, gold-filled chain and pocket knife with 14kt gold side plates marked July 24th 1892/C.L. Collins, dia. 52 mm, watch only 143.5 g.

Note: Reportedly this watch was made for Tiffany by Vacheron Constantin for the former President of the National Bank in Cincinnati, Mr. Charles L. Collins and presented to him on July 24, 1892.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Three very fine hairlines on dial, watch runs briskly when wound, a cleaning would benefit the watch.


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.

Keywords

Tiffany & Company, Charles L. Collins, Case, Cincinnati