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Number of Items Found: 17

DATE SOLD: 2022-08-11
LOT#: 220811-203

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) American, 18S, HC, white enamel SS dials, KWKS (one key is included as pictured), gilt mvts, all run though one is slightly sluggish - [1] New York Watch Co., John Hancock, 7J, silver case shows little wear, scratch to rear, few scattered fine scuffs, ding to band, very slightly reduced engraving detail, visible portion of dial with small light scuffs at 2:30 and few scattered specks of dirt, s#32009. [2] New York Watch Co., Geo. Sam Rice, 7J, gold-plated sterling silver case shows ample wear, few fine scratches, few nicks to band, substantially reduced engine turning detail with only few subtle areas remaining, reduced engraving detail with areas of partial loss and few small areas of full loss, few splotches of light brown toning to front cover and pendant, small areas of finish loss to cuvette and cover interiors, front cover hinge pin is not pushed in fully, front lift spring broken or non-functional and lid must be manually be opened, visible portion of dial with chips to seconds-register edge, hl above seconds-register, s#10320. [3] Elgin, G.M. Wheeler, multicolor gold-filled case with locomotive detail to rear, case shows ample wear, few scattered fine scratches and tiny scuffs, reduced engraving detail with areas of loss, few short thin strips of wear to brass, lift spring is weak and needs assistance to fully open and will stay open until nudged and will then fall closed with gravity, visible portion of dial with few scattered short fine scratches, hands are catching on one another, s#1394539, ticks very slightly sluggish, comes with a short gold-filled chain and with a key as pictured.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $550

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DATE SOLD: 2020-07-23
LOT#: 200723-184

DESCRIPTION: EPW - Gold Star Watch, Geneva, dial and mvt marked for retailer Bartens & Rice of New York, 52mm, HC model mvt in sidewinder orientation in heavy 18K gold OF original case with gold cuvette, white enamel DS dial, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, 20J, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#5230 with matching serial number within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 77.4 dwt (120.4 g). Comes with a fitted box marked "P.W. Taylor, 521 Fulton St., Brooklyn, N.Y." within. An attractive high grade movement with interesting signature and the charming associated touch of gold stars surrounding the serial number. Bartens & Rice were located at 20 John St in New York City and advertised themselves in city directories as the "Sole Agents for the celebrated Star Watch Co, Geneva." We do not have an attribution of maker for this movement but notice that it bears some similarities in appearance and finish quality to early products of the Tiffany factory of Geneva.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, smudge to main plate near barrel arbor, some scattered micro-fine scratches; nearly flawless dial with few small fine scratches; excellent hands, minute with finish loss at tip; case shows little wear, some tarnish near rear hinge and rear lip, profuse fine to micro-fine scratches to rear, mild dent to band and edge of bezel at 9:30; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. Box in fine condition, few stains to top, rear paper surface is peeling up.
PRICE SOLD: $2,700

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DATE SOLD: 2020-06-18
LOT#: 200618-190

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) American, 18S, white enamel dials, KWKS, all run - [1] Waltham, Appleton Tracy & Co, Model 1857, 15J, 5oz coin silver HC is missing its push (button on pendant) to open front, case shows medium wear, scattered scratches, four small shallow dents at tops of front and rear, few scattered spots of dark tarnish, engraving detail with areas of full loss, SS dial with scattered edge flakes under bezel, small spot of glue at 4:40, missing seconds-hand but post (fourth wheel arbor) is present, gilt mvt, s#535937. [2] Elgin, B.W. Raymond, 15J, 5oz coin silver OF case shows light wear, rear cover does not sit flush, few scattered scratches and small nicks, small shallow dent to lower left rear, few scattered spots of patina, DS dial with patched chip above seconds-register and small patched chip to right of seconds-register, curved fracture around perimeter of center section, hl at 6, gilt mvt, s#865380, missing winding arbor escutcheon and one of its securing screws. [3] New York Watch Co, Geo. Sam Rice, 7J, coin silver HC shows light wear, few scattered tiny nicks, few small scattered spots of dark tarnish, engraving detail with areas of partial loss, lift spring lifts slowly, SS dial with small group of fine scratches at 9:30, gilt mvt, s#25276. [4] New York Watch Co, J.C. Perry, 15J, nickel OF case shows medium wear, few scattered tiny nicks, green discoloration or tarnish to much of its exterior, SS dial with scattered faint hls, flakes at edge of seconds-register between 10 and 20, nickel damascene, s#52932.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $600

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DATE SOLD: 2017-04-27
LOT#: 170427-79

DESCRIPTION: APW - New York Watch Co, Geo Sam Rice, 18S, 3 oz class coin silver OF recase, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 7J, gilt mvt, s#21139, considered a one-star watch in the Complete Guide.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial with repairs and hls; fine hands; case shows medium wear, many MFS, many dents and dings; tight bow; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $200

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DATE SOLD: 2017-04-27
LOT#: 170427-80

DESCRIPTION: APW - New York Watch Co, Geo Sam Rice, 18S, 3 oz coin silver OF recase with concealed key in pendant, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 7J, gilt mvt, s#12850, considered a one-star watch in the Complete Guide.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; near mint dial with edge flake near 12; hands have some oxidization; case shows heavy wear, MFS, several dents on back, vanishing detail; tight misshapen bow; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $200

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DATE SOLD: 2017-04-13
LOT#: 170413-135

DESCRIPTION: PW Lot (7) New York and Hampden, all 18S, gilt mvts and OF cases - [1] Chas E Hayward, 11J, KWKS, nickel case, s#14321, ticking very sluggishly with pressure applied to fully wound barrel. [2] Geo Sam Rice, 7J, KWKS, nickel case, s#44620, NR, mainspring likely broken, balance gummy. [3] Hayward, 11J, KWKS, nickel case, s#77396, NR, mainspring likely broken. [4] Springfield Mass, 7J, KWKS, coin silver case with nickel cuvette, s#98762, NR, mainspring likely broken, balance gummy, cracked crystal. [5] Hayward, 11J, KWKS, nicely engraved coin silver case, s#193176, NR, click and/or click spring likely broken, balance gummy. [6] Hampden Watch Co, 11J, coin silver case with nickel cuvette, s#313884, NR, crown not engaging wind mechanism, balance gummy. [7] Hampden Watch Co, 11J, coin silver case with nickel cuvette, s#318904, NR, mainspring likely broken, balance gummy, missing screw on reverse of case pendant. Wing collection.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available. These watches have not been serviced, timed or tested.
PRICE SOLD: $450

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DATE SOLD: 2016-10-02
LOT#: 1602-120

DESCRIPTION: APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, s#123, the 23rd watch produced, assembly #15 under cock and repeated twice under dial, the motion wheels each bearing matching assembly #5, very early series I, model 1858-C divided plate (Geller system), N-S (just over 19S), rare, very heavy coin silver OF original or purpose-made "JTS&Co" case with matching serial #123, probably dating from the 1860's and with ET silver cuvette, KWKS, WE-SSD without signature bearing maker's initial "F" on back, lever escapement with upright pallets, 17J, central settings in gold both front and back, dispensing with the setting cup and virgule mount, gilt mvt with variant color as is typical. Our recent accumulated serial and assembly numbers for model 1858 in the lower numbers are s#111-(#11), s#123-(#15), s#137-(#37), s#151-(#61), s#175-(#17), s#209-(#34), s#234-(#59), s#404-(54), s#453-(#93), s#490-(#40) and s#518-(#68), suggesting no dependable pattern below s#300 or so. The present example has the maintaining power spring under the dial operating against a squared screw, rarely seen, but all of the early mvts have the holes pre-drilled and tapped no matter which device is included. Gross weight of assembled watch 113.8 dwt (177.0 g). Among the earliest Howards known, patterns have emerged suggesting that some initial mvts produced may have been set aside for some time before casing and dialing. Several have come to light with cases from the 1860's that follow the tradition of purpose-made cases, carrying the precise number of the mvt. The present example has a retailer's mark seen on early New York Watch Co watches, by J T Scott & Co, who state they were "established 1847" and "Jobbers in all American movements and cases." They were located two buildings down from E Howard's New York office on Maiden Lane. Somewhere published is a list of prominent clients of E Howard from the 1880s and J T Scott & Co is listed. (Thank you to Tom Rumpf and Clint Geller for this information regarding the case mark!) This may be the earliest E Howard & Co signed model 1858-C divided plate known, the earlier s#111 being signed by Howard & Rice but with the earliest known E Howard & Co signed dial. We are always eager to hear of others, especially when examined in detail. The cock decoration and markings, as well as barrel plate engraving, are identical for both s#111 and s#123. Howard & Rice was formed after an early bankruptcy of the Waltham venture, making watches with special upright pallet lever escapement from Waltham material. With the inclusion of G P Reed in the next post-Waltham venture, the model 1858 divided plate model was created. We learn something New with each early example we discover.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, typically inconsistent gilding, the gilding within the engraving on the barrel bridge is unusually bright, as if re-gilt at some point but then rubbed away from the plate itself; by comparison, there is minor speckle and etching to the main plate with little gilding remaining; dial plain and perfect; hands of later Howard type, excellent with minor bends; case shows light wear, profuse MFS, no dents or dings; bow tight, thinned and uneven at top; good glass crystal. An historic example.
PRICE SOLD: $10,500

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DATE SOLD: 2016-08-18
LOT#: 160818-99

DESCRIPTION: Lot (23) New York and Hampden 18S mvts & dials, with many scarce highlights, all with dials - (9) New York items include John L King 3/4 plate s#8434 and s#8439 // Albert Clark s#6003 // "D B Judd, Chester Mass" s#19803 // "Buckland Bros, Springfield Mass," nickel barrel plate and cock s#44022 // Chester Woolworth # 28429 // Geo Sam Rice s#27310 and s#37860 // "Hampden" s#55169 with nickel barrel plate. (15) Hampden items include Railway Adjusted, NI damascene, GJS, s#75190 // Railway Adjusted, NI damascene, GJS, s#170830 // "Bear" for "Chs J F Sherman," Adjusted, NI damascene, GJS, s#199283 // Private label for "Ranger & Thompson, Brattleboro, Vt" s#355043 // "C W Goodwin" s#305139 // "J F Bartlett, Clinton, Mass" s#87083. The remainder includes common types, 7-15J. Wing Collection.
CONDITION: All need cleaning, most are readily restorable, multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $1,200

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DATE SOLD: 2016-01-14
LOT#: 160114-87

DESCRIPTION: APW - New York Watch Co, "Geo Sam Rice," 18S, 3 oz class coin silver Waltham recased HC, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 7J, gilt mvt, s#23562.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, improvised winding cup; dial perfect; hands near mint; case shows medium even wear, some MFS, FS and scuffs, a few minor dents or dings, bow impression in front, clear center detail; bow loose in worn cups, worn thin at apex, push shows medium wear but no losses; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $200

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DATE SOLD: 2014-05-04
LOT#: 1401-205

DESCRIPTION: Movement lot (8) Early New York Watch Co and one Hampden, complete with signed dials - [1] E W Bond NI #9109 3/4 plate. [2] Geo Sam Rice #10948. [3] Theo E Studley #16178. [4] Albert Clark #6396. [5] John Hancock #14790. [6] Homer Foot #5694. [7] John L King #5273. [8] Hampden State Street #90222.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $2,600

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DATE SOLD: 2010-05-23
LOT#: 1001-946

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) - Seth Thomas 17J 18S GF SW-LS with fancy two-tone NI & gilt damascene; Seth Thomas 7J 16S GF SW-SS; New York Watch Co (Hampden-Springfield) George Sam Rice 7J 18S KWKS in Silverine alloy case
CONDITION: All ticking, not much wear, substantial chip repair at 7 on 18S Seth Thomas, multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available
PRICE SOLD: $225

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DATE SOLD: 2010-05-22
LOT#: 1001-374

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) - New York Watch Co Geo Sam Rice silver HC s#23562; recased Will Gilbert KW; Hampden Chester Woolworth KW
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available
PRICE SOLD: $275

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DATE SOLD: 2009-06-21
LOT#: 0902-190

DESCRIPTION: EPW - Bartens & Rice, Geneve, 53mm, heavy 18K OF original case marked Bartens & Rice, New York, w/ glazed cuvette as well as gold dust-cover, SW-SS, WED, lever escapement w/ capped escape wheel, probably 18J, NI 3/4 plate resembling Badollet construction but unmarked, s#10100
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, broken mainspring, watch seems to be wound tight only due to fully wound stop-works, no pressure on train shows that mspg is broken, with pressure applied shows good balance motion & poise, plates show light cloudiness and many MFS, good slots & settings save a little marring to cock cap, hardly any oxide on bright work; dial is perfect but for surface scratch through 1; hands good; original very heavy gauge case shows light wear, numerous MFS to FS, slight dent in band; bow & crown show light wear w/ some break on crown highlights; good glass crystals
PRICE SOLD: $1,100

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DATE SOLD: 2006-11-18
LOT#: 0604-355

DESCRIPTION: New York WATCH CO 18S KWKS MVT MARKED SAM Rice IN CLEAN DUEBER COIN SILVER HC
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $180

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DATE SOLD: 2006-11-18
LOT#: 0604-358

DESCRIPTION: New York WATCH CO 18S KWKS MVT MARKED SAM Rice IN HEAVY COIN SILVER HC, LIFT SPRINGS WORN
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $190

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DATE SOLD: 2006-11-18
LOT#: 0604-359

DESCRIPTION: New York WATCH CO 18S KWKS MVT MARKED SAM Rice IN OF SILVEROID CASE
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $110

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DATE SOLD: 2001-10-06
LOT#: 0105-264

DESCRIPTION: New York WATCH CO 18S KW S# 45779 SAM Rice SS NYWC DIAL
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $150

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Number of Items Found: 17

DATE SOLD: 2022-08-11LOT#: 220811-203

DATE SOLD: 2020-07-23LOT#: 200723-184

DATE SOLD: 2020-06-18LOT#: 200618-190

DATE SOLD: 2017-04-27LOT#: 170427-79

DATE SOLD: 2017-04-27LOT#: 170427-80

DATE SOLD: 2017-04-13LOT#: 170413-135

DATE SOLD: 2016-10-02LOT#: 1602-120

DATE SOLD: 2016-08-18LOT#: 160818-99

DATE SOLD: 2016-01-14LOT#: 160114-87

DATE SOLD: 2014-05-04LOT#: 1401-205

DATE SOLD: 2010-05-23LOT#: 1001-946

DATE SOLD: 2010-05-22LOT#: 1001-374

DATE SOLD: 2009-06-21LOT#: 0902-190

DATE SOLD: 2006-11-18LOT#: 0604-355

DATE SOLD: 2006-11-18LOT#: 0604-358

DATE SOLD: 2006-11-18LOT#: 0604-359

DATE SOLD: 2001-10-06LOT#: 0105-264