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Number of Items Found: 5

DATE SOLD: 2024-02-08
LOT#: 240208-246

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) New York Watch Co, 18S, OF cases, white enamel SS dials, KWKS (four keys are included as pictured), three run - [1] Fred'k Billings, 15J, 5oz coin silver case, gilt mvt, s#31974, runs. [2] Theo E. Studley, 11J, nickel case, gilt mvt, s#48562, runs. [3] Chester Woolworth, 15J, coin silver case, gilt mvt, s#33028, runs. [4] Novelty, 7J, gold-filled case with castle/mansion scene to rear and name to cuvette, gilt mvt with damascened barrel bridge, s#56346, NR, ticks for a short time after a twist then stops, overhaul needed; the "Novelty" grade typically came with a mixed plate finish of a nickel damascene barrel bridge in combination with a gilt main plate, we suspect this example begun its lifetime in this typical arrangement and has had its barrel bridge gold-plated at some later time post-producition.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is; running condition briefly checked and noted above along with any functional issues observed; condition report is minimal with not all flaws mentioned; please refer to photos; returns only accepted if our description contains an incorrect piece of information.
PRICE SOLD: $550
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DATE SOLD: 2015-11-19
LOT#: 151119-107

DESCRIPTION: APW - New York Watch Co, Springfield, Mass, Frederick Billings with unusual "Adj Temp" marking, 18S, Ladd-style GF original HC, also with unusual engraving of owner's initials on cuvette along with the mvt s#31816, something we rarely see, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 11-15J, gilt mvt, s#31816. Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, plates show microspeckle, tarnish, few MFS, fine slots & settings, some oxide on bright work, replaced balance cock screw; dial dirty, tiny edge fleck into chapter at 14 minutes, small defect below chapter at 6; hands missing hour; original case shows medium even wear to brass on pendant, edges and band highlights, few MFS, no dents or dings; bow & push show substantial wear to brass; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $150
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DATE SOLD: 2014-09-28
LOT#: 1402-780

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (5) American 18S pocket watches, (4) Elgins, (1) New York Watch Co Hampden - [1] Elgin B W Raymond, coin silver OF case, KW, gilt mvt, s#30896. [2] Elgin J T Ryerson, heavy oresilver OF case, KW, gilt mvt, s#22670. [3] Elgin J T Ryerson, OF case, KW, gilt mvt, s#29981, with key. [4] Elgin KW, gilt mvt, s#5124518. [5] New York Watch Co, Fred K Billings, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#28290.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $425
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DATE SOLD: 2009-11-01
LOT#: 0903-714

DESCRIPTION: APW - New York Watch Co, Springfield, Frederick Billings (early Hampden), 18S, 10-12K original HC, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, temperature adjusted gilt grade with "Ad' Temp'" marking on cock foot, s#28268, 1873 presentation on cuvette
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good poise, plates show good gilding under loose dirt, tiniest corrosion speckle, no MFS, good slots & settings, very tiny oxide & only occasional MFS on bright work; dial centrally perfect, but has hidden edge fleck near 5 outside the thin chapter; hands are good original with nice blue except for the minute which is a poor & mismatched replacement; original heavy gauge case shows medium slightly uneven wear, some MFS, a number of dings; bow & replaced improvised push show light wear; good glass crystal; change the minute hand and push for a nice original gold New York with unusual adjustment marking
PRICE SOLD: $475
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DATE SOLD: 2009-10-31
LOT#: 0903-62

DESCRIPTION: APW - New York Watch Co, Springfield, MA, Frederick Billings w/ scarce, "Adj.Temp" marking, 18S, GF original HC, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 11-15J, gilt, s#31816
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good poise, plates show tiny speckle, tarnish, few MFS, good slots & settings, some oxide on bright work; dial dirty, w/ tiny edge fleck at 1:30 & small defect at 6, both under bezel; hands missing hour; original case shows medium even wear to brass on pendant & band highlights, MFS, no dents or dings; bow & push show substantial wear to brass; good glass crystal
PRICE SOLD: $250
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