03-18-200803-18-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2401Boston
March 18, 2008 10:00 AMCalender
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Two Antique Enamel Pendant Watches

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$948$800
Auction: Fine Jewelry - 2401Location: BostonDate / Time: March 18, 2008 10:00AM

Description:

Two Antique Enamel Pendant Watches, Longines, the silvertone dial with Arabic numeral indicators, within a 14kt gold guilloche enamel case, enclosing 15-jewel signed movement no. 2680139, suspended from a barrel and baton link conforming enamel chain, maker's mark for Carter Howe & Co., 27 mm, lg. 26 in., the second with ivory enamel dial with Arabic numeral indicators, within a polychrome enamel case with portrait of a maiden, gold case, highlighted by seed pearls, 26 mm, (enamel losses).
Estimate $500-700

Longines: dial with tarnish, 3 adjust, no. 2680139, some scratches to enamel side that don''t go through to metal, loss to one fat baton link other minor enamel losses on chain, sets, winds runs, feel as though it needs cleaning
Red Enamel Watch: not running, losses to non portrait side, esp. red enamel , balance wheel moves freely, 15 jewel, lever set, unisgned gilt movement

Keywords

Carter Howe & Co., baton link conforming enamel chain