18th Mar, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Rockford: A 14 Carat Gold Full Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch, signed R.W.Co, Rockford, Illinois, circa 1890, manual wound lever movement signed and numbered 276836, split bimetallic balance, enamel dial with Roman numerals and signed, seconds dial, case with engine turned covers and a ribbed decorated band, case stamped inside with maker's mark Dueber and numbered 1799842 and 14k
52mm wide
Sold for £1,700
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,200
Case engine turned decoration is in good condition, case covers with minor dents in parts, front cover with engraved initials to the central cartouche, dial is clean and with no cracks or chips, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement plates are slightly discoloured and needs cleaning, movement in going order. Total watch weight 139.5g.
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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 18th Mar, 2023
Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sales are held three times a year, coinciding with the Fine Sales. They offer the top tier of consignments, focusing on important diamonds, fine period and designer jewellery, the most desirable vintage and modern luxury watches by top makers and fine pieces of period silver.
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Sunday 12th March 11am-4pm, Monday 13th March - Friday 17th March 10am-4pm and morning of the sale from 8am.
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