Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Two 14kt Gold Swiss Pocket Watches, one a hunter case with a double sunk Arabic numeral dial, frosted three-quarter plate stem-wind, lever-set movement, in a plain case with a monogram on front cover, dia. 52 mm, 92 g., the other an open-face with Roman numeral dial, a key-wind, key-set, bar-type movement in a case with guilloche back, dia. 45 mm, 66 g.
Estimate $300-500
The hunter case watch is currently running, the open face is not. Considerable wear to the open face case. Some dents in the edge of both watches.
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.
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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