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Description:
George Washington Portrait 18kt Gold Open-face Watch, embossed profile of George Washington wearing a wreath of laurels on the multicolored engraved case back, roman numeral porcelain dial with pierced hand set, an unmarked chain fusee movement with silvered regulator and pierced balance cock, dia. 42 mm.
Note: There is a pen and ink drawing with a similar bust portrait at Mount Vernon.
Estimate $800-1,200
movement needs complete overhaul, chain broken and bridge missing.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
George Washington
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000

Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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