Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Waltham Eight-day Deck Watch, c. 1943, No. 22122619, silver-tone roman numeral dial marked Waltham, 8 Days, with up/down indicator and seconds bit, stem-wind movement, all in a brass-bound, three-tier, mahogany box, ht. 5 in.
Note: This watch is accompanied by a timing sheet stating it was delivered to the S.S. Joseph LeConte on June 17th, 1943.
Estimate $600-800
Watch is not currently 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.
Keywords
Joseph LeConteChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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