Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
18kt Gold Open-face Watch and Seven Silver Watches, Switzerland, an engraved gold-tone roman numeral dial, key-wind, key-set, Swiss bar-type movement, cuvette marked in part Dechoudens, Geneva, in an engraved open-face case, dia. 44 mm, 56 g; and seven silver watches, six key-wind: four hunter case watches, two open-face, and a stem-wind, stem-set open-face watch, dia. 52 to 57 mm.
Estimate $400-600
Gold watch ticks but doesn't stay running and case back missing piece at latch and doesn't stay shut. The silver watches will tick.
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.
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200