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Number of Items Found: 135

DATE SOLD: 2024-02-22
LOT#: 240222-189

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, "C.A. Fowler, Lawrence, Mass" marked mvt, 17J, 18S, coin silver OF original case, white enamel SS dial, KWKS (key not included with this lot), lever escapement with capped escape wheel, gilt mvt, s#8464. A scarce and interesting 3/4 plate private label, this movement appears to be an equivalent to the "John L. King" grade in new york watch Co.'s regular production.
CONDITION: Mvt: Ticking sluggishly, overhaul recommended, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, hazy plates with scattered tiny dark spots, minor oxide to steelwork; dial with few scattered hls, edge flake at 6; poor hands have been painted black; case rear with slight side-to-side play at hinge and small tear to edge of outer hinge knuckle visible from within, case shows medium wear, hole visible to upper rear pendant, some marring to rear lip, scratches to cuvette around KWKS holes, bow impressions to rear, few dings along bezel edge, scattered tiny nicks to rear, opened case rear and cuvette fall closed freely with gravity; tight bow; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $325

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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: 2024-01-11
LOT#: 240111-226

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) new york watch Co, 18S, OF cases, white enamel SS dials, KWKS (keys not included with this lot), gilt mvt, all run - [1] Theo E. Studley, 11-15J, coin silver case, s#27960. [2] John Hancock, 7J, nickel case, damage to inside upper portion of crystal, s#13785. [3] Theo E. Studley, 11-15J, coin silver case, s#14125. From the estate of Brian Cavanaugh.
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: $400

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DATE SOLD: 2023-08-03
LOT#: 230803-231

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) American, 18S, heavy coin silver cases, white enamel SS dials, KWKS (keys not included with this lot), gilt mvts, one runs - [1] Waltham, Crescent St., Model 1870, 15J, 6oz OF case, s#626702, NR, ticks for a few minutes after a twist then stops. [2] new york watch Co., "Chester Woolworth" marked mvt, 11J, HC with small shield engraving to front cover, front lift spring needs some assistance to fully open and is not making contact with lid through final portion of opening range allowing lid to tip halfway toward closed with gravity, s#13903, NR, likely broken mainspring, balance swings freely, overhaul needed. Gross weight of assembled watch 133.7 dwt (208.0 g). [3] Rockford, 9-11J, HC, front lift spring needs some assistance to fully open and is not making contact with lid through final portion of opening range allowing lid to tip halfway toward closed with gravity, push with many areas of metal loss, s#23615, runs, a spacer is inserted beneath case screw. Gross weight of assembled watch 138.1 dwt (214.8 g). From the collection of J.D. Unruh.
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: $500

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DATE SOLD: 2023-03-23
LOT#: 230323-178

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, "Ja's J. Woodward, Great Falls, N.H." marked mvt, 15J, 18S, coin silver OF original case with initials to rear, white enamel SS dial, KWKS (key not included with this lot), gilt mvt, s#17106. An attractive early New Hampshire private label marked watch; Great Falls was a 19th century mill town that was re-incorporated as the city of Somersworth in 1893.
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, fully wound, balance wheel does not swing freely, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, slightly hazy plates with few tiny dark spots; excellent dial with only a few tiny chips and edge hls under bezel; excellent hands; case shows very light wear, an attractive acquired patina, no dents or dings, reduced engraving detail, cuvette with minor tarnishing causing a slightly cloudy appearance; tight bow; good glass crystal aside from a few micro-fine scratches.
PRICE SOLD: $250

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DATE SOLD: 2023-02-09
LOT#: 230209-216

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) American, 11-15J, 18S, white enamel dials, KWKS (one key is included with this lot as pictured), gilt mvts, all NR - [1] new york watch Co, Chas E. Hayward, nickel OF case shows medium wear, scattered scratches, prominent dent to rear, scattered nicks, SS dial with very few hls, partial ring of hand rub within seconds-register, few scattered small edge flakes under bezel, s#30800, NR, balance swings freely, overhaul needed. [2] new york watch Co, Chester Woodworth, nickel OF case shows substantial wear, scattered scratches, dents, few small dings and scattered nicks, many areas of cloudy tarnish and areas of light brown toning and green residue, SS dial with scattered small flakes, light edge wear and short hls under bezel, few ultra-fine surface scratches, s#35791, NR, ticks for a few seconds after a twist then stops, overhaul needed. [3] United States Watch Co, Marion, NJ, J.W. Deacon, coin silver OF case shows medium wear, some scratches at bezel lip and adjacent band, few dents, some scattered tiny nicks, areas of a darker toning to lower bezel and band, dial with some scattered hls and small flakes, few thin edge chips under bezel, mvt with butterfly shaped aperture for viewing escapement action, NR, will tick sluggishly in dial down position, stops when faced dial up, overhaul needed. [4] United States Watch Co, Marion, NJ, J.W. Deacon, coin silver HC shows ample wear, some scattered scratches, small dings, and nicks, reduced engraving detail with some areas of full loss, SS dial with hl at 10, many scattered edge flakes partially under bezel, mvt with butterfly shaped aperture for viewing escapement action, s#130298, NR, can be prodded to tick erratically for some a brief time but then stops, comes with a silver chain with T-bar as pictured.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $650

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DATE SOLD: 2023-01-26
LOT#: 230126-151

DESCRIPTION: PW mvt lot (6) American, makers include four Waltham, E. Howard & Co. of Boston, and new york watch Co, 15-17J, one L-S (just over 15S), two 16S, three 18S, white enamel dials, nickel damascene, four run (Howard Series XI split-plate model which has a skipping setting mechanism, Waltham Crescent St. s#2672023, Waltham Model 1872 Riverside s#2788432 which is ticking sluggishly, and new york watch Co. J.C. Perry s#52230), two are NR; a good looking small assortment of better grade 19th century movements with highlights including a Howard Series XI split-plate, an early Model 1883 Crescent St. (s#2627023 which is the 23rd watch of the first Model 1883 Crescent St. production run), and a Waltham Model 1872 with attractive damascened winding wheels.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $300

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DATE SOLD: 2022-11-03
LOT#: 221103-121

DESCRIPTION: PW mvt lot (2) American, 18S, white enamel SS dials, KWKS (keys not included with this lot), gilt mvts, one runs; a nice pair of scarce pieces for the early American watch collector - [1] new york watch Co, Springfield, Mass, Albert Clark, 15J, 44mm dial plate diameter, virtually flawless dial with few negligible nicks around seconds-register, s#7081, runs. [2] Cornell Watch Co, Chicago, John Evans, mvt with scarce "Full Jewel'd" marking, 15J, 46mm dial plate diameter, dial with scattered hls, s#16581, NR, fully wound, balance wheel swings freely.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $400

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DATE SOLD: 2022-11-03
LOT#: 221103-170

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, "Chas. Lundberg, Negaunee L.S., Mich." marked mvt, 11J, 18S, 6oz coin silver original Am. Watch Co. HC with gold hinges, white enamel SS dial, KWKS (key not included with this lot), gilt mvt, s#33606.
CONDITION: Mvt: Runs after a twist to start, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, slightly hazy plates with some scattered fine to micro-fine scratches especially at KW arbor, some light pitting to click, few minuscule specks of oxide to regulator; dial with short hl to edge at 5:30, seconds-bit is detached from rest of dial and currently rotated out of index; fine hands with oxide; case front lift spring is missing or broken, case shows light wear, crudely etched directional arrow and fine scratches adjacent keywind hole of cuvette, marring to band and rear edge at lip and to bezel at lip, indents to upper front and rear shoulder from bow, scattered tiny nicks to rear and front, tiny ding to pendant rear, reduced engraving detail; bow pivots semi-freely, push shows light wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $300

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DATE SOLD: 2022-09-25
LOT#: 220925-134

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Springfield, very low serial #119 to mvt and case, 19J, 18S, silver OF J. Watson, N.Y. case with eagle hallmark, snap on bezel, white enamel DS dial, KWKS (a key is included with this lot as pictured), fully capped lever escapement, wolf's tooth winding, s#119 with matching serial number within case. The "Springfield" was new york watch Co.'s initial product and known examples extend to serial numbers a bit past 1000. These watches are typically stem-wind with the high majority being stem-set and a smaller portion being keyset. The present example is atypical for being of keywind and keyset form, and a partial disassembly reveals that this movement was machined in the typical manner for stemwind and setting function but given the case of this example having matching serial number and correct form we interpret that this watch was either finished as-seen in its present atypical form lacking some of its SW/SS components and with this case being its original or was converted to this form during the earliest portion of its existence with this case having been purpose-made to suit it.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, upper plates with some scattered spots and fine to micro-fine scratches, dial plate with some scratches around dial pin position near escape wheel, larger winding wheel is missing a tooth but winding function is unaffected, smaller winding wheel with some pitting and evident polishing of its surface, regulator with some oxide; dial with scattered outer chapter hls and fractures, hls within seconds-register, small chip at center of seconds-register, small edge nick under bezel at 6:30; excellent hands, some finish loss to spade of minute, mild bend to tip of minute; case shows little wear, an attractive acquired patina, cuvette with many fine to micro-fine scratches from past key slips, some dings to lower rear perimeter, mild ding above-right of center rear which is more evident to inner surface of lid, scattered small nicks to band, good engine turning detail with some reduction at shoulder; tight bow; thick glass crystal with scattered scratches.
PRICE SOLD: $2,200

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DATE SOLD: 2022-08-25
LOT#: 220825-128

DESCRIPTION: PW mvt lot (9) American, makers include four Howard Keystone, Illinois, Elgin, Waltham, Columbus, and new york watch Co, 11-21J, five 18S, four 16S, white enamel dials, eight run, one is NR (new york watch Co).
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $600

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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: 2022-08-11
LOT#: 220811-207

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) American, 18S, silver cases, white enamel dials, gilt mvts, KWKS (one key is included as pictured), all run though one slips when winding - [1] Hampden Watch Co, Theo E. Studley, 11-15J, decagonal (ten-sided) HC shows medium wear, scattered fine scratches, few small nicks and dings, front lift spring opens slowly and only partially needing some assistance to fully open, will open slightly wide of 90 degrees, lift spring is slightly weak as it is making contact with lid but is allowing lid to tip slightly towards closed with gravity, splotchy and uneven tarnish, visible portion of "Hampden" marked SS dial with scattered hls, tiny flakes and repair to seconds register, small edge flakes and edge chips under bezel, s#48477; this movement is within the new york watch Co's serial range, but given its Hampden marked dial we suspect it may have been finished after the operation had adopted the Hampden name. [2] United States Watch Co, Marion, NJ, G.A. Read, 7J, OF case shows medium wear, scattered fine scratches and tiny nicks, small shallow dent to rear, uneven white and green cloudy tarnishing, dial with edge flake and small thin chip at 9 and 10, spot of very light edge wear under bezel, few fine surface scratches, mvt with butterfly shaped aperture for viewing escapement action, s#101437. [3] Elgin, M.D. Ogden, 11J, 4oz OF case shows light wear, scattered fine scratches, dents, dings, and nicks, overall attractive patina with few small darker areas, "National Watch Co." marked SS dial with small chip at 7, edge flakes at 1, few scattered hls and tiny flakes, spots of light edge wear, s#215325, slips when winding. [4] Hampden, Springfield, 7J, 4oz clamshell style OF case shows little wear, scattered scuffs,few small dents and small dings, tiny nicks, uneven cloudy tarnishing, SS dial with scattered flakes, few faint hls, few thin tiny chips, edge wear, s#60027.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $550

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DATE SOLD: 2022-03-10
LOT#: 220310-169

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, "Hampden" marked mvt, 11J, 18S, silver drum style OF recase with spring loaded rear, white enamel SS dial, KWKS, combination gilt and nickel damascene finish, s#55191. A scarce and interesting late new york watch Co. product, the "Hampden" grade movement with distinctive combination gilt and nickel finish was advertised by the new york watch Co. in an 1876 price list by retailer J.T. Scott & Co. (an image of this document can be viewed on the NAWCC message board). Examples of this watch we have seen have fallen within the 55001 to 55500 serial range suggesting a possible original production of around 500 made, and the majority of examples of this watch we have seen have had "new york watch Co." signed dials as seen on the present example but a smaller number have had early style "Hampden Watch Co." marked dials suggesting the likelihood that the distribution of this movement grade overlapped the period of the company's name change.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, good overall gilt tone though with some scattered haze spots, some scattered micro-fine scratches; dial with small patched chip at upper rim of seconds-register, small patched chip at left perimeter of seconds-register; fine hands with oxide and finish loss; case shows ample wear, a darkened overall patina, some prominent dings to bezel between 4 and 6, some dings and nicks to band and rear perimeter, reduced engraving detail, initials scribed to cuvette; tight bow, push shows ample wear; glass crystal with some scattered short scratches.
PRICE SOLD: $325

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DATE SOLD: 2022-03-10
LOT#: 220310-195

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (5) American, makers include two Elgin, one Illinois, one Waltham, one new york watch Co, 11J, 18S, silver OF cases, white enamel dials, KWKS, four run, one is NR, a good diverse group of silver cased watches for the American keywind collector!
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $500

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DATE SOLD: 2021-12-09
LOT#: 211209-239

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Springfield, low serial #524, 19J, 18S, HC model mvt in sidewinder orientation in nickel OF display recase, white enamel DS dial, SW-pin-set, fully capped lever escapement, wolf's tooth winding, s#524. A scarce high grade early watch, the "Springfield" was new york watch Co.'s initial product and known examples extend to serial numbers a bit past 1000. The majority of these watches were stem-setting, and a smaller fraction were keyset. The pin-setting of this example with detent screw at the edge of the main plate is atypical and we suspect is a post-production modification, though we have not disassembled to inspect internally.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, crown wheel missing a single tooth which is not causing any meaningful issue with winding function, plates with few fine to micro-fine scratches, small marring around stem detent screw and setting mechanism detent screw, circular depression around escape jewel setting; dial with scattered hls, numerous scattered small edge chips; nearly mint hands; case shows light wear, scattered small nicks, no dents or dings; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass front crystal, clean plastic rear crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $1,300

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DATE SOLD: 2021-12-09
LOT#: 211209-240

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, John L. King, 17J, 18S, coin silver drum style Dueber OF case, white enamel SS dial, KWKS, lever escapement with capped escape wheel, gilt mvt, s#5641. A scarce early 3/4 plate grade, from examples we have observed it appears that New York's entire production of its various 3/4 plate model grades occurred at serial numbers below 10,000.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, darkened gilt tone, some small spots and fine to micro-fine scratches, oxide to winding arbor escutcheon; dial with hl below seconds-register at 6, tiny edge nick under bezel at 7; excellent hands; case shows light wear, fine scratch striations to rear, inner rear, cuvette and inner cuvette from a past rub with an abrasive, band with scattered dings and nicks; bow pivots freely; good thick glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $550

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DATE SOLD: 2021-09-30
LOT#: 210930-168

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) American and European, OF cases, white enamel dials, three run though one requiring some prodding to start and is not currently setting - [1] Swiss, likely by Longines, 54mm, HC model mvt cased in side winder orientation in gold-filled OF recase, case shows little wear, fine scratches and few scuffs to rear, scattered tiny nicks, nick to lower-right band, small ding to left bezel, thin slivers of wear to brass beginning to form to band edges, small strip of wear to brass to front and rear lips, few small spots of wear to brass to pendant, SS dial with spots of dirt within seconds-register that would not lift after a light cleaning, small nick below 9, few scattered short fine scratches and ultra-fine scratches, very light edge wear under bezel, fully capped lever escapement, 20-21, gilt mvt, SW-SS, s#741091, runs. [2] Waltham, Crescent St, Model 1892, 21J, 18S, nickel swingout case shows very little wear, fine scratches, scuffs, small nicks, and dings throughout, dent to lower-left rear shoulder, tiny spot of yellow tarnish to right rear perimeter, DS dial with hls and associated fractures, chips, and flakes partially under bezel at 7:30, hl with associated small fracture at 5:30, few clusters of scattered small edge flakes under bezel, few minuscule flakes to seconds-register edge, few spots of extremely light edge rub under bezel, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#12503524, runs. [3] Illinois, Illinois Central, 17J, 12S, gold-filled OF case with 1917 presentation to cuvette, case shows very little wear, scuffs and fine scratches throughout, small dings to bezel edge and band, small shallow dent where bow comes in contact with rear, excellent engraving detail, "Illinois Central" marked SS dial with faint hls within seconds-register, short scratch at 9 with associated extremely faint hls, few extremely minuscule flakes under bezel, two-tone gilt and nickel damascene, SW-SS, s#4099054, runs after some prodding to start, click occasionally not engaging when winding allowing winding to release and suggesting a possible click spring issue in need of attention, setting function unknown as crown will not lift to setting position with a firm pull. [4] new york watch Co., Aaron Bragg, 18S, 7J, nickel OF display case made for stemwind watch but with crown and stem currently missing, case shows medium wear, few fine scratches and tiny nicks throughout, overall cloudiness with scattered small spots of yellow tarnish and few dark strips of tarnish to front and rear bezel lips, SS dial with scattered edge flakes, chips, and fractures partially under bezel, few hls at 6, faint hl below center hole, few scattered fine scratches, KWKS, gilt mvt with replacement balance cock appearing to be taken from mvt by a different maker, s#37719, NR, likely broken mainspring, balance does not move freely, overhaul needed.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $325

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DATE SOLD: 2021-08-19
LOT#: 210819-195

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (10) American, makers include four Waltham, three Elgin, one Illinois, one new york watch Co, one Rockford, 7-15J, 18S, seven silver cases, three nickel cases, eight run, two are NR, lot also includes one sterling silver chain as pictured; a good diverse group of early pieces including nine that are keywind and keyset.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $1,100

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DATE SOLD: 2021-08-05
LOT#: 210805-143

DESCRIPTION: PW mvt only - new york watch Co, Rail-Way, 15J, 18S, white enamel SS dial, KWKS, nickel damascene, s#57867. A good example of this scarce and desirable top quality full plate grade. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDED 7-30-2021: The serial number of this example comes from very near the transition point between new york watch Co. production and Hampden Watch Co. production, and we have seen other "Rail-Way" signed movements in the 57,000s serial range with "new york watch Co." dials as well as examples in this serial range with "Hampden Watch Co." dials. Beyond the dial signatures though we are not aware of a definitive way to distinguish between late new york watch Co. output versus new york watch Co. material which may have been finished and sold by Hampden in their early days. We have chosen to categorize this watch here as new york watch Co. due to its dial signature and us having no particular reason to believe its dial is not the original, but given its serial range at the transition between the companies it is also conceivable that this movement could have been finished and sold by Hampden.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running with some excess escapement noise in dial up position, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some toning and spotting of plate surfaces, oxide to steelwork which is most notable to regulator and to larger polished barrel bridge escutcheon, some gilt loss to regulator assembly; dial with perimeter fractures at 11, hl below seconds-register at 6, very faint hl above seconds-register, few very small edge flakes, some light hand rub within seconds-register; fine hands, seconds-hand with near complete finish loss, minute with finish loss to its tip.
PRICE SOLD: $300

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DATE SOLD: 2021-08-05
LOT#: 210805-147

DESCRIPTION: PW mvt lot (3) American, private labels, 18S, white enamel dials, two run though one is sluggish and needed a twist to start -[1] new york watch Co, "J.C. Hanna, New Castle PA" marked mvt, 11-15J, DS dial with hls to right side of center section, hls below seconds-register at 6, few very small edge flakes, missing minute hand, KWKS, gilt mvt, no visible s#, NR, fully wound, likely broken balance staff, missing setting arbor escutcheon; an intriguing early 3/4 plate private label with no outwardly visible serial number, we have not disassembled to inspect for internal serial number(s).[2] Hampden, "M.J. & Co. Rail Road Watch. St. Louis." marked mvt, 15J, HC model mvt, "Mermod & Jaccard Jewelry Co. St. Louis, Mo." marked SS dial with scattered hls, edge flake near 3, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#700902, ticking sluggishly after needing a twist to start, overhaul recommended.[3] Hampden, "Toronto Watch Co." marked mvt and dial, 15J, HC model mvt, SS dial with faint hl above seconds-register, tiny flake to upper-right rim of center hole, few tiny edge flakes, mismatched hands, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#75633, runs; an attractive and scarce high grade early private label with gold jewel settings, gold balance screws, and the uncommon feature of a hollow center pinion which is found among a portion of early Hampden production.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $475

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DATE SOLD: 2021-05-20
LOT#: 210520-149

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Chas E. Hayward, 18S, 11-15J, gold-filled G.W. Ladd HC recase with Ladd's Patent marking under bezel, very attractive engine turning and engraving detail to front and rear, rope edge band, white enamel SS dial, KWKS, uncut bi-metallic balance wheel with large weights having a white-ish tone, gilt mvt, s#12361.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous main plate, barrel bridge with some haze to its gilt tone, some scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, regulator and click with some oxide; dial with seconds-register currently rotated substantially out of index, hls near 11, very small edge chip under bezel at 6; fine hands of mismatched colors, hour and minute are blue, seconds-hand is plum colored and is an interesting style; case shows little wear, some dings or mild shallow dents to rear, good engine turning and engraving detail with mild reduction at shoulders, majority of cuvette and inner surfaces of lids are through to underlying brass; tight bow, push shows little wear though with some wear to brass to its cap; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $425

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DATE SOLD: 2021-03-11
LOT#: 210311-145

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, John L. King, 15J, 18S, coin silver HC recase with attractive engine turning and engraving detail, white enamel SS dial, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#4920. A scarce early 3/4 plate grade, from examples we have observed it appears that New York's entire production of its various 3/4 plate model grades occurred at serial numbers below 10,000. Though a recase, the case of this example is quite attractive and features a cuvette with its original keywind and keyset holes in the proper positions for this movement.
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, mainspring likely broken, balance swings freely and will tick briefly after a twist, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, few short scratches near plate screw right of “Mass.,” few micro-fine scratches elsewhere, some bits of oxide to winding arbor escutcheon and to click; dial with faint hl at 7:30, faint perimeter hl at 11:30 with small associated surface flake left of 12; excellent hands of mismatched color, hour and minute are blue, seconds-hand is plum colored; case shows very little wear, an attractive dark patina, ding to front shield, ding or short scratch to upper-right perimeter of front, few nicks elsewhere to front, slight dent to band at 11, mild ding near center rear which is more evident to inner surface of lid, excellent engine turning and engraving detail; tight bow, push shows ample wear; glass crystal with edge chips at left side.
PRICE SOLD: $375

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DATE SOLD: 2021-01-14
LOT#: 210114-165

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) American, 18S, coin silver OF cases, white enamel SS dials, gilt mvts, two run - [1] new york watch Co, Chas E. Hayward, 11-15J, case shows ample wear, few fine scratches, scuffs, and pinprick nicks to rear, band, and bezel, few small nicks to band, small dent to rear, dial with edge wear and flakes within seconds-register, extremely faint hl at 5:30, extremely faint hl above seconds-register, extremely faint hl at 12, hl under bezel between 6 and 6:30, KWKS, s#51298. Watch comes with a 14-inch chrome-plated base metal chain as pictured. [2] Seth Thomas, Model 1, 9-11J, 3oz case shows light wear, scattered fine scratches and scuffs to rear, scattered nicks to band and bezel, small ding to upper right rear, ding to lower band, good engraving detail, dial with small flakes at 11:30, small flake with hl above 7, extremely faint hl below center hole, tiny edge flake under bezel at 1:30, light edge wear under bezel, SW-LS, s#2766; a relatively early example with low four-digit serial number. [3] Rockford Watch Co, mvt marked "Chris Irion Rockford, Ill.," 9-11J, 4oz case shows light wear, scattered fine scratches to rear, band, and bezel, scuff to rear, few tiny nicks to rear edge and band, small spot of metal loss to rear hinge, dial with small flakes and many pinprick nicks within seconds-register, small fracture and hls at 2, tiny flake with hl right of center hole, few scattered ultra-fine surface scratches, small edge flakes under bezel between 12:30 and 2, KWKS, s#76514, NR, fully wound, ticks for a few seconds after a twist then stops. Watch comes with 14-inch white gold-plated chain as pictured.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $425

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DATE SOLD: 2020-07-02
LOT#: 200702-178

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) American, private label marked mvts, 18S, white enamel SS dials, OF cases, KWKS, gilt mvts, all run though one is slightly sluggish - [1] Elgin, "John C. Mason, Mayville N.Y." marked mvt with heart-shaped balance cock cut-out, 11-15J, nickel case shows medium wear, scattered fine scratches, scuffs, and few shallow dents to rear, few scattered tiny nicks to band, scattered spots of tarnishing to rear, band and bezel, dial with hl at 6, edge flakes at 1:30 under bezel, s#304766, runs; the attractive heart-shaped balance cock cut-out is found among a portion of Elgin's 18 size private label production of the early-to-mid 1870s. [2] Hampden, "J. Murdoch, Elyria O" marked mvt with circular balance cock cut-out, 11-15J, coin silver case shows medium to ample wear, few scattered scratches, nicks, and dings, scattered shallow dents to rear, scattered spots and strips of darker tarnish, dial with short hls at 3:30 and 6 under bezel, extremely faint hls surrounding center hole, s#54028, runs; although this movement is from within the serial number range used by the earlier new york watch Company we believe it was likely finished by the Hampden Watch Company. [3] Hampden, "B.H.Broer, Toledo O." marked mvt, 15J, coin silver case shows light to medium wear, small dent to lower right band, scattered fine scratches and spots of darker tarnish, dial with short faint hls and some edge flakes, s#46004, ticking slightly sluggishly; although this movement is from within the serial number range used by the earlier new york watch Company we believe it was likely finished by the Hampden Watch Company. [4] Rockford, "Pliny Allen. Alliance O." marked mvt, Model 1, 11-15J, coin silver case with engraving to rear shows ample wear, few scattered fine scratches, engraving detail with areas of full loss, scattered areas of darker tarnish, dial with scattered faint hls, s#19457, runs.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $475

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DATE SOLD: 2020-07-02
LOT#: 200702-183

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (5) American, makers include four new york watch Co and one Hampden, two watches have private label marked mvts which are a Hampden marked "Independent Watch Co, Fredonia NY" and a New York marked "Rhode & Waterman, Reading PA," 7-15J, 18S, four nickel cases, one silver case, white enamel dials, one runs, four are NR.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $475

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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: 2020-06-18
LOT#: 200618-203

DESCRIPTION: Lot (9) American, three PWs and six mvts only, one runs - [1 to 3] PWs: new york watch Co, Chas E Hayward, 11J, 18S, OF cases, two silver and one nickel with gold-plating internally, one of the cases is a SW style that has been modified for this KW mvt and one of the cases is a SW style with a loose crown/stem assembly that pulls out freely and is currently held by a bit of plastic tape, white enamel SS dials, KWKS, gilt mvts, one runs, two are NR. [4 to 9] Mvts only: United States Watch Co, Marion, NJ, three J.W. Deacon, two G.A. Read, one Asa Fuller, 7-11J, 18S, four white enamel SS dials and two white enamel dials, KWKS, gilt mvts, five are full plate Model 1 with butterfly aperture for viewing of escapement action, one is 3/4 plate Model 2, all NR though the 3/4 plate mvt will sometimes tick weakly while winding but seemingly has a broken mainspring that never reaches full tension.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $600

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DATE SOLD: 2020-06-04
LOT#: 200604-175

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (2) new york watch Co, scarce grades, 18S, white enamel SS dials, KWKS, both NR - [1] John L. King, 17J, 3/4 plate mvt, nickel OF pair case shows ample wear, two dents to rear, box impressions to front and rear, nearly flawless dial, hour hand is bent up, lever escapement with capped escape wheel, s#5408, NR, likely broken balance staff. [2] "Hampden" marked mvt, 11J, nickel HC with faux horn (flexible enamel) overlay shows ample wear which has been glued and patched back together, glass crystal is not tall enough to accommodate the key set and as a result the inner bezel wont snap without pushing the crystal out, dial has large edge flakes at 1, excellent hands with light oxide, mixed finish mvt with gilt main plate and balance cock in combination with nickel damascene barrel bridge, s#55169, NR, fully wound, balance swings semi-freely; the unusual mixed plate finish of this watch is correct to this "Hampden" grade movement and was also found among the "Novelty" grade movements.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $400

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DATE SOLD: 2020-06-04
LOT#: 200604-208

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (5) American, makers include two United States Watch Co, Marion, NJ, two new york watch Co (including one with private label signature), and one E. Howard & Co, Boston, 7-15J, four 18S, one N-S (just over 19S), three nickel cases including one display style, two silver cases, white enamel dials, four KWKS, one originally KWKS but with likely aftermarket SW-LS conversion, three run, two are NR.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $800

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DATE SOLD: 2020-05-21
LOT#: 200521-207

DESCRIPTION: Lot (6) Five PWs and one mvt only - American, makers include three E. Howard & Co, Boston, one U.S. Watch Co, Marion, NJ, one Tremont, and one new york watch Co., size ranges from 6-18S, 7-15J, three nickel cases, one brass display case, one gold-filled case, five white enamel dials including an interesting Howard dial with unusual red and black decorative accents around center, one painted metal reproduction dial, some watches are missing items (hands, crown/stem assembly, winding arbor escutcheon and click) as pictured, one runs, five are NR.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $500

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DATE SOLD: 2020-04-02
LOT#: 200402-150

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, "M.J. & Co's Railroad Watch, St. Louis, MO" marked mvt, "Mermod, Jaccard & Co" marked dial, 11J, 18S, nickel OF recase, white enamel SS dial, KWKS, nickel damascene, s#41155. Comes with a key on a 7-inch sterling silver "H&B" marked chain.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates with many scattered fine scratches, large loss of black color to signature, few specks of oxide to regulator; excellent dial with few scattered edge flakes under bezel with the largest at 6:30; excellent hands; case shows light wear, scuffing and scattered fine scratches to rear, no dents or dings; tight bow; glass crystal with numerous scattered short scratches, smoothed edge chip at 2, smoothed edge chip at 10.
PRICE SOLD: $600

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DATE SOLD: 2020-03-19
LOT#: 200319-191

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (6) American, makers include five new york watch Co. and one Hampden (with low serial number in range of new york watch Co. sequence), 7-15J, 18S, four nickel cases, one gold-filled case, one silver case, five white enamel dials, one metal dial, three run, three are NR.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $400

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DATE SOLD: 2020-03-19
LOT#: 200319-197

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (10) American, makers include three Elgin, two Waltham, two Rockford, one Seth Thomas, one Columbus, and one new york watch Co, 18S, 7-16J, eight silver cases and two nickel cases, white enamel dials, nine run, one is NR.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $950

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DATE SOLD: 2020-02-06
LOT#: 200206-166

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (8) American, makers include three Waltham, two Howard Keystone, one Elgin, one new york watch Co., and one Illinois with "Independent Watch Co, Fredonia, NY" private label, 16-18S, 7-19J, seven OF cases, one HC, four gold-filled, two silver, one gold-plated and one nickel, six white enamel dials, one fancy dial, one metal dial, six run, one ticks weakly with a twist but only at certain angles, one wasn't tested as stem didn't engage but balance wheel appeared to move freely.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $600

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DATE SOLD: 2020-01-23
LOT#: 200123-108

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Springfield, Theo E. Studley, 11-15J, 18S, gold-filled original drum style HC with beautiful engraving detail including a castle scene to rear and a shield to front, white enamel SS dial, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#34760. From The Montana Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running with barely noticeable error in the round of the balance motion, fair cosmetic mvt condition overall, dulled yellow gilt tone, scratches to plates, balance wheel arms are a blued color likely from being subjected to heat at some point, very minor oxide to regulator; dial has re-glued seconds-register with excess glue, chip to upper left of seconds-register, scattered short faint hls and flakes around edges under bezel; fine hands with oxide; case shows medium wear, scattered fine scratches to cuvette, scattered dings and shallow dents to rear as well as few to front and cuvette, large grouping of pitting to cuvette near center, excellent engraving and engine turning detail, full and partial rings of wear to brass to front and rear shoulders and edges; brassy bow pivots freely, push shows medium wear; clean plastic crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $190

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DATE SOLD: 2019-10-20
LOT#: 1902-376

DESCRIPTION: APW - Stephen Van Wyck, New York, verge fusee, 59mm, silver OF original pair cases bearing London hallmarks for 1802, "E L" marking in rectangular cameo for casemaker Edward Leeming, outer with paper for new york watchmakers with names indistinct due to fading and loss, white enamel dial with upright Arabic numerals, KWKS, verge escapement, diamond endstone, gilt mvt with ornately pierced and foliate scrolled balance cock with an urn at its neck, gilt locking dust-cap with ornate decorative engraving surrounding cock aperture, s#4574. Per the excellent info at Richard Newman's www.colonialwatches.com website, Stephen Van Wyck was active from 1792 to 1825 and in 1797 succeeded the business of Effingham Embree. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches, and the link to discussion of the present watch can be viewed at this link: https://awco.org/awcoshow.php?artname=Van+Wycke&artid=130&collid=117&cidx=10
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, fully wound, balance not moving freely, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright gilt plates, some small scratches around plate pin position, some mild micro-fine scratches elsewhere, dust-cap with scratches around opening position of slide, slide not moving fully to closed position; dial with some hls at 2:30 and 8, small edge flake near 3; excellent hands; outer case shows light wear, an attractive dark patina, ding to bezel near 2, button latch good; inner case shows light wear, sharp ding to edge at 10:30, mild ding to left perimeter of rear, repair of pendant junction evident with solder excess internally; tight bow; good domed bull's-eye glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $425

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DATE SOLD: 2019-10-20
LOT#: 1902-533

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, mvt marked "A.J. Robinson, Providence R.I.," 17J, 18S, coin silver OF original case marked "I. Fay," white enamel SS dial, KWKS from rear, lever escapement with capped escape wheel, gilt 3/4 plate mvt, s#5721. A scarce and attractive high grade early movement; A.J. Robinson's jewelry business was located in downtown Providence at 223 Westminster Street.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, strong gilt tone, two fine scratches in signature area and a few smaller fine scratches elsewhere; dial with small hls below seconds-register around 6:30, very small hl at edge outside 5, small curved rub in seconds-register from tail of hand, two small edge nicks near 1; excellent hands; case shows little wear, an attractive acquired patina, some dings and small scratches around hinge areas, small nicks on band at 4, excellent engraving detail; tight bow; glass crystal with small scratch near center, edge flaking at 5:30.
PRICE SOLD: $375

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DATE SOLD: 2019-09-26
LOT#: 190926-69

DESCRIPTION: Mvt only - Hampden, E.W. Bond, Springfield, Mass, 19J, 16S, white enamel SS dial with attractive monogram signature of some combination of J.C.P. initials, SW-LS, lever escapement with capped escape wheel, nickel damascene, s#9291. A rare high grade early movement, the E.W. Bond was created by Hampden utilizing 3/4 plate model new york watch Co. materials.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered fine scratches, few specks of oxide to regulator; dial has large edge flake at 5, faint hls at 6 and at 7, few scattered fine surface scratches, and few scattered tiny edge flakes; excellent hands.
PRICE SOLD: $1,100

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DATE SOLD: 2019-08-01
LOT#: 190801-88

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, mvt and dial marked "Benedict Brothers," mvt additionally marked with "171 Broadway, N.Y." address, 17J, 18S, coin silver OF recase, white enamel SS dial, KWKS from rear, lever escapement with capped escape wheel, gilt 3/4 plate mvt, s#6166. A scarce and attractive high grade early movement, based on its features this movement is likely equivalent to the "H.G. Norton" among the early factory marked new york watch Co. grades.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, strong overall gilt tone with some mild hazy spotting in areas, few fine and micro-fine scratches, some mild ultra-fine scratch striations; dial with edge flakes near 1, 4 and 9, very small chip to left side rim of center hole; excellent hands, hour and minute are blue, seconds-hand is plum colored; case holds mvt adequately when bezel is closed but watch must be handled very carefully with bezel open as case does not have a ledge for mvt case screw to secure on and mvt therefore will drop forward out of case easily when bezel is open, case shows substantial wear, an acquired patina, a few small nicks, only the slightest hints of some engine turning detail remaining evident at small bits of bezel and rear perimeter, few tiny small marks at center rear are likely indicative of a former shield engraving, band with engine turning detail remaining in some portions; tight bow; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $375

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DATE SOLD: 2019-06-13
LOT#: 190613-136

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (6) Assorted American, one running - [1] Elgin, 11J, 18S, gold-filled false box-hinge HC shows light to medium wear, reduced engraving detail, some wear to brass at high points, missing its crystal, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, s#5735706, NR, mainspring likely broken, balance is gummy. [2] new york watch Co, mvt private label marked "J.B. Chambers & Co, Chicago Ill.," 11J, 18S, coin silver HC shows ample wear, dent to right perimeter of front, some dings and lesser dents elsewhere, excellent white enamel SS dial, broken minute hand, KWKS, s#38983, NR, likely broken mainspring, balance is gummy, missing a plate screw, spacer below case screw. [3] Waltham, Model 1888, 7J, 16S, two-tone coin silver and gold-filled case shows light wear, good engraving detail, shallow dent to center front, missing lift spring, front opens somewhat wide of 90 degrees, missing its crystal, excellent but very dirty white enamel SS dial, missing its seconds-hand but pinion for hand is present, SW-SS, s#6171537, NR, smaller winding wheel is missing its central hub and screw so winding wheel is loose moving freely inside case , likely broken balance staff. [4 to 6] Three uncommon dollar watches; Westclox "Zep" Graf Zeppelin is NR; Ingersoll "Progress" Century of Progress is NR and missing crystal, bow, and hour and minute hands; E. Ingraham "Seven Seas" is running.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $300

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DATE SOLD: 2019-06-02
LOT#: 1901-433

DESCRIPTION: Mvt only - new york watch Co, serial #6, Springfield, 19J, 19S, HC model mvt, white enamel DS dial, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, wolf's tooth winding, gilt mvt, s#6. A very rare opportunity for the collector to own a single digit serial numbered watch from a notable American maker. While this example is currently needing some restoration, its combination of rarity and substantially low serial number makes it very much deserving of this effort. CONDITION: Mvt: NR, likely broken balance staff, missing and broken pieces, fully wound, setting mechanism untested, overhaul needed...
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, likely broken balance staff, missing center wheel arbor, missing steel escutcheon and square above center wheel arbor, missing screw which secures hairspring stud, broken fourth wheel arbor, missing a jewel setting screw on lever, one jewel setting screw missing half its head on escape wheel jewel setting, fully wound, setting mechanism untested, overhaul needed, a partial disassembly reveals matching s#6 on underside of balance cock and underside of balance wheel spar (arm), no visible s# to visible portion of pillar plate when dial was removed, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, spot on plate near fourth wheel jewel setting, gilt plates with darkened tone, some scattered fine scratches and spots; dial with several chips in center section bordering the seconds-register, some scattered edge flakes and small chips, some scattered hls; hands are missing, seconds-hand post (fourth wheel arbor) is broken.
PRICE SOLD: $1,100

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DATE SOLD: 2019-06-02
LOT#: 1901-634

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Theo E. Studley, 11-15J, 18S, rare dark chocolate colored gutta percha clad nickel original HC with gold or gold-colored front shield, push, bow and hinges, white enamel SS dial, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#26563. Watch comes with a matching 10-inch chain comprised of gutta percha and gold or gold-colored swivel, T-bar accents and bands around each of the chain links. Gutta percha (a rubber type material) clad American-made cases such as this are quite rare to find in good condition. The present example is the finest we have encountered and has the added charm of its matching dark chocolate colored gutta percha chain. The lids of this case are marked with the patent dates of April 25th, 1865 and August 18th, 1868 (as well as a re-issue date of May 17th, 1870). The 1865 date is for Dubois D. Parmalee's U.S. patent number 48992 which specifies the process of transforming gutta percha into a hardened but flexible consistency, and the 1868 date is for William H. Halsey's U.S. patent number 81082 for "molding watch cases and lockets from hard rubber." CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, superb gilt tone, few mild small spots to left portion of barrel bridge; excellent dial with only small edge flaking under bezel near 5 and a fine scratch above the signature; near mint hands; case shows hardly any wear, gutta percha surface is fully present having just two small indentations in the perimeter of the front lid, a few mild fine scratches; tight bow, push shows light wear; good glass crystal; chain is excellent overall but is missing gold bands from three of its links.
PRICE SOLD: $1,900

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DATE SOLD: 2019-04-25
LOT#: 190425-98

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) American, 18S, coin silver OF cases, white enamel SS dials, KWKS, gilt mvts, three running though one with somewhat sluggish balance motion - [1] Elgin, mvt private label marked for Geo Hagey & Son, Sterling, Illinois, heart-shaped cutout in balance cock, 11J, 4 oz case shows light wear, shallow denting to rear, dent on band near 8, dial with some hls, scattered mild edge flakes, seconds-register has a patched flake at its upper right and appears to have been re-pasted with white material with some visible excess at perimeter, s#303718, running; the attractive heart-shaped balance cock cutout was used by Elgin for some of their private label production of the early to early-mid 1870s. [2] Hampden, Senator, 11J, 4 oz Invisible Joint Case Co. case with hidden hinges, case shows medium wear, an acquired patina with scattered darker areas, reduced engraving detail remains attractive, dial with some hls, scattered small edge flakes, s#183017, running; an unusual private label marked watch in an uncommon case. [3] Elgin, J.T. Ryerson, 7J, 3 oz case shows medium wear, scattered denting to rear, dial with scattered hls, s#296851, ticking somewhat sluggishly, overhaul recommended. [4] new york watch Co, Theo E. Studley, 11-15J, 2 oz case shows medium wear, numerous dents to rear, mild dent on band/bezel junction at 6, dial with hl and small edge flake at 5:30, small scratch near 1, minuscule edge flake under bezel near 1, s#24731, NR, mainspring likely broken, balance swings semi-freely with mild gumminess.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $425

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DATE SOLD: 2019-01-17
LOT#: 190117-76

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, "Chas. Lundberg, Negaunee L.S., Mich." private label marked mvt, 11J, 18S, heavy 6 oz coin silver original HC with gold hinges, shield on front, white enamel SS dial, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#33606.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, few minuscule specks of oxide on regulator assembly, few scratches on plate around key-wind arbor; dial has short hl between 5 and 6 under bezel and seconds-register has detached from the rest of the dial; fine hands have oxide; case shows little wear, missing lift spring, slight indentations on front and rear from bow, crudely etched directional arrow at the keywind hole on cuvette, one tiny nick on pendant and few on rear, scattered short fine scratches, excellent engraving detail; bow pivots semi-freely; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $450

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DATE SOLD: 2018-10-18
LOT#: 181018-49

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Theo E. Studley, 11/15J, 18S, coin silver original HC with nickel cuvette, white enamel SS dial, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#34762.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, excellent gilt color, small spot on barrel bridge above “Mass,” small bits of oxide on regulator, one banking pin screw head is a replacement, case screw is a smaller diameter replacement; dial with two small hls below seconds-register, hl between 7 and 8, some edge nicks under bezel; excellent hands; case shows light wear, some dings and a few dents around perimeters of front and rear lids, small ding to front shield, small dings on band at 4, engine turning and engraving detail with some reduction, front opens sluggishly likely in need of cleaning and lubrication of hinge; tight bow, push shows light wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $325

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DATE SOLD: 2018-09-23
LOT#: 1802-111

DESCRIPTION: APW - Thos Pearsall, New York, early American market fusee likely made in London, 51mm, silver OF original pair cases bearing London hallmarks for 1779, casemaker's incuse JC marking, outer case containing papers for new york watch makers Peter Field and S. Van. Wyck as well as a partial additional paper, signed white enamel dial, KWKS, poker and beetle hands, verge escapement, elaborately pierced and engraved foliate scrolled balance cock, gilt mvt with signed gilt locking dust-cap, s#36703 with matching serial number on dust-cap. A rare and very attractive colonial era American marked watch with production date during the American Revolutionary War.
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, fully wound, gives a few weak ticks with a bit of added pressure on the fusee, overhaul needed, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, superb gilt tone, some fine scratches; dial with hl from center to 10, very small scratch near 1; excellent hands with some finish loss; outer case shows light wear, some mild nicks, no dents or dings, button latch good; inner case shows light wear, some nicks around edges; pendant has evident soldered repair inside case, bow pivots freely with play at the pendant junction; good domed bull's-eye glass crystal with only some mild small scratches.
PRICE SOLD: $1,600

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DATE SOLD: 2018-08-16
LOT#: 180816-97

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) Hampden and New York, all running - [1] new york watch Co, J.C. Perry, 15J, nickel OF recase with light wear, white enamel SS dial is near flawless, KWKS, mvt marked "Adj. Temp," nickel damascene, s#52762. [2] Hampden, 17J, 16S, gold-filled OF case with scratches and a bit of wear to brass on the band, front cover does not sit flush, white enamel DS dial has one outer chapter hl near 3, SW-SS, fishscale pattern nickel damascene, s#3111043, the unusual damascene and script Hampden signature of this movement identify it as having been produced for the W.J. Johnston Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Johnston was a retailer that carried a line of 16 and 18 size Hampden movements that were characterized by this distinctive script signature and a range of unusual damascenes. [3] Hampden, Lakeside, 11J, nickel Dueber HC with light wear, glazed observation cover over mvt, white enamel SS dial is near flawless, SW-LS, gilt mvt, s#154327.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $300

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DATE SOLD: 2018-03-08
LOT#: 180308-96

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (2) American, 18S, white enamel SS dials, KWKS, gilt mvts, both running - [1] new york watch Co, John Hancock, 7J, 4 1/2 ounce coin silver HC with sharp ding at upper rear, reduced engine turning detail with loss to peripheries, rear with some play at hinge and opening a bit wide of 90 degrees, cuvette also opening wide of 90 degrees, dial with small fine scratch left of seconds-register, s#25040. [2] United States Watch Co (Marion), Edwin Rollo, originally 11-15J but currently with one less currently due to replacement with brass bushing, nickel case with some dings, dial with numerous hls, s#32920, third wheel jewel has been replaced with a brass bushing, barrel bridge missing a screw, plate with tool marks and finish loss in area of where hairspring stud attaches.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $300

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DATE SOLD: 2018-02-22
LOT#: 180222-45

DESCRIPTION: Mvt lot (4) Gilt mvts, one ticking weakly - [1] new york watch Co, unmarked 3/4 plate mvt, 18S, white enamel DS dial with some small chips and scattered hls, missing hands but posts are present, KWKS, 15J, no visible serial or mvt markings so possibly an unsold or unfinished mvt, NR, balance staff likely bad, dial is loose as dial feet are not currently secured with taper pins. [2] Philadelphia Watch Co, 18S, excellent white enamel SS dial, bent hour hand, KWKS, likely 15J, s#902, ticking weakly. [3] International Watch Co, Seeland caliber mvt, 44mm dial plate and 37mm rear plate, white enamel SS dial with scratches, bent seconds-hand, KWKS, 7J, NR, mainspring and balance staff likely broken. [4] Longines, 41mm dial plate, white enamel SS impressed dial with some hls, missing hands but posts are present, SW-SS, 11J, s#3752286, NR, mainspring and balance staff likely broken.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $225

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DATE SOLD: 2018-02-08
LOT#: 180208-91

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (5) American, 18S, white enamel dials, three ticking - [1] Lancaster, Melrose, 15J, 3 oz coin silver HC recase, SS dial with small flake left of seconds-register, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#21047, ticking. [2] new york watch Co, Theo E. Studley, 11-15J, 2 oz coin silver HC recase with one small dent, SS dial with some edge flakes, small hl at 6, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#13600, ticking. [3] new york watch Co, Chas E. Hayward, 11J, English coin silver HC with dents, SS dial with small hl at 6, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#14097, ticking, barrel bridge has been altered with the addition of a homemade click assembly replacement. [4] United States Watch Co, Asa Fuller, 11J, nickel OF pair style case, dial has chips at center of seconds register, edge chip at 11, KWKS, gilt mvt with butterfly cutout in plate, s#40740, NR, broken balance staff, missing hairspring stud, missing winding arbor escutcheon, extra casescrew hole in plate, some cloudiness to plates. [5] Cheshire Watch Co, 4-7J, gold-filled OF case, SS dial with one edge chip at 10, SW-LS, gilt mvt, NR, broken balance staff.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $475

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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#: 170413-72

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, C&NW RR (Chicago & Northwestern Railroad), private label for "E R P Shurley, Chicago," 18S, coin silver OF original case, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, triple wave pattern NI damascene plates with gilt barrel, s#57039. Very rare early railroad marked watch; Shurley was a Chicago jeweler that as of 1897 was located at 82 State Street.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, scattered FS and MFS with greater profusion on barrel bridge, oxide spot on steel escutcheon around winding arbor; dial with a short surface scratch inside 10, tiny flake above seconds-register hole; excellent hands; case shows substantial wear, some dings and dents, engraving mostly lost; bow pivots freely and with side to side play at worn pendant sockets, push shows substantial wear with surface break at front and rear; glass crystal with a few mild FS.
PRICE SOLD: $550

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DATE SOLD: 2016-12-01
LOT#: 161201-83

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, high grade private label for "Benedict Bros" marked on dial and mvt, address at "171 Broadway, NY" marked on mvt, 18S, nickel alloy OF display case, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement with capped escape, 19J, gilt mvt, s#5786.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; dial with two barely visible hls below seconds; hands near mint; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; bow tight, crown shows little wear; good glass crystals, one in need of glue.
PRICE SOLD: $350

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DATE SOLD: 2016-12-01
LOT#: 161201-100

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) American, assorted makers - [1] Cheshire Watch Co, 18S, GF original OF Cheshire signed clamshell type case, SW, set by pushing crown in while turning, WED, 4J, s#27073, NR, wound tight, balance is gummy, dial with hl at top, excellent case with strong ET detail. [2] new york watch Co, Aaron Bagg, 18S, unmarked silver OF original case, KWKS, WE-SSD, 7J, s#29524, NR, wound tight, balance somewhat gummy. [3] Manistee Watch Co, 16S, GF OF recase, SW-SS, WE impressed DSD, 17J, NI damascene, s#0030289, NR, ticks for a short while when given a twist, missing regulator spring, dial with patched chip at 4, scattered hls. [4] Rockford Watch Co, 18S, silver OF case, KWKS, WE-SSD, 7J, s#25143, NR, balance gummy.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $375

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DATE SOLD: 2016-12-01
LOT#: 161201-113

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) American, 18S, HC - [1] Hamilton, grade 937, silver KW recase with one deep dent, SW-SS, WE-DSD, 17J, DR, NI damascene with gold lettering and GP screws, s#231515, runs. [2] new york watch Co, John Hancock, 3 oz coin silver case, front cover opens past 90 degrees, KWKS, WE-SSD, 7J, gilt mvt, s#14770, runs. [3] Rockford with private label, "Fisher & Dumond, Spencer, NY," worn gilt recase with weak front cover spring, KWKS, WE-SSD, 11-15J, gilt mvt, s#100414, NR, balance wheel not moving freely.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $350

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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: 2016-10-02
LOT#: 1602-237

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Springfield, early s#310, 19S, HC mvt in sidewinder format in purpose-made OF display case of the type seen on some mvts from the Chamberlain Collection, the present one signed "H C Wing" in the surrounding ring, SW-SS while retaining KWKS squares, WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement, 19J, gilt mvt. Wing Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, gummed to a halt, needs OH, staff & escapement good, excellent-plus mvt condition overall, a sheen of UFS visible on plate on reflection, hardly any oxide; dial with chipped edge to seconds bit, which has been rotated and glued incorrectly, single hl at 7:30, the remainder of the dial intact; hands near mint, seconds a touch short; case shows hardly any wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; bow tight, crown shows little wear; good glass crystals.
PRICE SOLD: $2,000

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DATE SOLD: 2016-10-02
LOT#: 1602-238

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Springfield, Mass, Albert Clark, 18S, 18K marked and tested original NYWCo HC with gold cuvette and mock crown, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#7081. Gross weight of assembled watch 79.9 dwt (124.1 g). The case has a true mock crown, being only a steel push operating against an undrilled latch spring, rotating like a normal crown. Considered a two-star watch in the Complete Guide.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, mint mvt condition overall; dial perfect; hands near mint; case shows light wear, at the same time the cuvette shows medium wear perhaps from buffing at some time; case otherwise shows some MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail reduced overall and to the point of vanishing at the shoulders; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $1,800

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DATE SOLD: 2016-08-04
LOT#: 160804-81

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, private label for "Horace Cole, Norway, Me" marked on mvt, 18S, nickel alloy OF recase, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, parallel triple-wave pattern NI damascene, s#57042, at the end of New York production before becoming Hampden at about s#58000, together with stainless steel chain and key.
CONDITION: Mvt: NR due to broken click spring, not allowing winding to catch, good staff, will run if one holds the key in partially wound position, excellent mvt condition overall; perfect dial; near mint hands; case shows medium wear, many MFS, some dents and dings; tight bow; good extra thick glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $150

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DATE SOLD: 2016-07-21
LOT#: 160721-82

DESCRIPTION: Movement lot (9) new york watch Co high grade, all measuring at 44.18mm, just over 17S but generally referred to as 18S, all needing some restoration, most with broken staff - [1] E W Bond, Springfield Mass, hunting, capped escape, 18J adjusted, GJS, SW-LS, original "Hampden Watch Co" dial, the earliest use of that name we have seen, parallel double-wave pattern NI damascene, good staff, s#9220. The dial has two pinned feet and one threaded foot, screwed through the plate by the escape wheel. [2] Another identical E W Bond, also with Hampden dial, star center and concentric pattern NI damascene, s#9282. [3] Another similar E W Bond, partial, hunting, capped escape, but 17J, GJS, NYWCo dial with identical foot arrangement to prior example, s#9127, pie-section NI damascene, missing balance cock and balance assembly. [4] H G Norton, hunting, capped escape, 17J, SW-LS, NWCCo dial, gilt mvt, s#9006. [5] H G Norton, capped escape, 17J, KWKS, NYWCo dial, gilt mvt, good staff, s#6624. [6] Another similar H G Norton, perfect "Stephen H Norman" marked dial, s#7144. [7] Another similar H G Norton, unmarked dial, s#6488. [8] Another similar, G W Kahlhoefer marked mvt, NYCCo dial, s#6525. [9] Another similar, Frank W Harmon marked mvt, NYWCo dial, s#6907. Wing Collection.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $1,600

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DATE SOLD: 2016-07-07
LOT#: 160707-99

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Charles Woolworth, 18S, original quadruple hinge 3 oz class coin silver HC signed "AM Watch Co, Waltham Watch Co," KWKS, WE-SSD, gilt movement signed "Charles Woodworth, Springfield, Mass," 15J, s#28560. Total gross weight of assembled watch 101.8 dwt (158.2 g).
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, clean fine plates; dial hl near 5; near mint blued hands; case back has slight wear to ET, MFS, no dents or dings; good tight bow;, good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $225

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DATE SOLD: 2016-05-12
LOT#: 160512-114

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (6) American or US market - [1] Elgin, 16S 14K HC, very worn and dented, WE-SSD with hls, no crystal, 15J, s#9716169, ticks sluggishly and stops, gross weight 57.8 dwt (89.9 g). [2] "Grangin Watch Co, New York," Swiss for US market, not a copy but a cheaper import, 18S Fahys coin silver HC, cover sprung, WED with hls, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#70455, ticks sluggishly. [3] Illinois "Queen" in poor condition due to polished plates, GF HC, WE-SSD with two hls and edge chip, KWKS, gilt mvt, HS stud loose, s#378940, NR. [4] Hamilton, GP HC with stag on back, cover slightly sprung, WE-DSD with hls, 17J adjusted, s#179079, NR, stem loose. [5] new york watch Co, Springfield, Mass, Chas E Hayward, nickel alloy OF case, needs to be aligned in case, WE-SSD with a few edge flakes, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#37592, NR. [6] "Massasoit Watch Co, Boston, Mass," cheap Swiss copy of US mvt, silver HC showing ample wear and lacking latch spring, WED with rust staining, hands rusted together at hub, KWKS, s#230779, NR, seized up.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $800

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DATE SOLD: 2016-01-28
LOT#: 160128-58

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Chester Woolworth, 18S, original coin silver HC with ET silver cuvette, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 11J, gilt mvt, s#17997. Gross weight of assembled watch 78.9 dwt (122.7 g).
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, great motion, excellent mvt condition overall; dial with edge chips, some into or through chapter; excellent remaining hands, hour slightly bent, minute hand missing; case shows ample wear, some MFS, allover soft dents, front opens slightly more than 90 degrees, lift spring extremely weak, ET detail mostly gone, deeper detail fairly distinct; tight small bow shows substantial wear and distension from chain; clean plastic crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $150

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DATE SOLD: 2016-01-28
LOT#: 160128-59

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Springfield, "Monitor," 18S, heavy coin silver recased HC with ET silver cuvette, KWKS, WED, lever escapement, 15J adjusted, gilt mvt, s#31990. Gross weight of assembled watch 101.3 dwt (157.7 g). While the case-screw mark matches and aligns, the locator pin does not and has been sheared off, requiring a new hole in the mvt to accept the pin in the right location, or a new hole in the case with replaced pin at the original mvt location.
CONDITION: NOTE: Mvt has no locator pin, will fall out, case half-screw torques down in precisely wrong position - Mvt: Running, needs OH, fine mvt condition overall with sparse microspeckle, minor oxide, needs full case-screw plus locator pin; dial edge chip and hl at 7, microflecks around seconds hole; excellent slightly mismatched hands; case shows medium wear, black mottled tarnish, some MFS, some soft dents, no dings; bow loose and worn, push shows medium wear and splits; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $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: 2015-12-03
LOT#: 151203-93

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (2) American and Swiss - [1] new york watch Co, John Hancock, KWKS, 18S, nickel case, s#27036, GRO. [2] Swiss "Roberts" by Winton Watch Co, same mvt as Girard Perregaux Shell watch, 10S, 17J, GF OF case, GRO.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $150

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DATE SOLD: 2015-12-03
LOT#: 151203-106

DESCRIPTION: Movement lot (7) Mostly running - [1] MJ&Co railroad watch, 18S, HC, SW-LS, lever escapement, 15J, nickel, s#398935, NR. [2] Cheshire 18S s#53040, GRO. [3] Hampden, State Street model, NI mvt, s#90028. [4] Columbus, 18S, NI mvt, s#165138, NR. [5] Hampden Railway, 18S, NI mvt, s#69846. [6] Hampden, 18S, Menlo Parks model, gold flashed DMK mvt, s#219090. [7] new york watch Co, John Hancock, s#14711, NR. [8] new york watch Co, KW, s#5091, broken staff, NR. Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $600

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DATE SOLD: 2015-11-19
LOT#: 151119-104

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co (as identified by collector), private label marked "Alex Weed" and "Nellie" on mvt, "Weed" on dial, 18S, 2.5 oz class coin silver OF original case with silver cuvette and mock crown, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, parallel wave pattern NI damascene, s#3555. Fossette Collection. The barrel plate is of unusual form, marked "Pat App'd For," and mounts with three screws, and we have yet to confirm the attribution. The Fossette collection also contained another of this type with much higher Hampden s#200470 marked under dial, offered at our prior bi-weekly auction (ending November 5, 2015).
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial nearly perfect, seconds bit with one small nick; hands near mint; case shows light even wear, some MFS, several small dents or dings, ET detail evenly vanishing; bow very loose but secured with through-pin, mock crown shows medium wear and break front and back; poor glass crystal, profuse scratches.
PRICE SOLD: $225

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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: 2015-11-05
LOT#: 151105-76

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hampden, private label for "Alex Weed, Stamford, Conn" marked on mvt with "Weed" marked dial, 18S, HC mvt in sidewinder format, 3 oz class coin silver OF recase, SW-LS, WE-SSD marked simply "Weed", lever escapement, 15J, #200470 marked under dial (according to consignor notes), NI damascene. Fossette Collection. Please note another similar but KWKS in our next bi-weekly sale with much lower new york watch Co s#3555 marked on plate. The special triple-screwed barrel plate construction must have been produced in very limited quantity.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall with light microspeckle and some oxidation; perfect dial; near mint hands except minute hand slightly bent; case shows abundant wear, many MFS, no dents or dings, detail nearly vanished; bow pivots freely, brass crown core shows medium wear since losing its jacket; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $130

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DATE SOLD: 2015-11-05
LOT#: 151105-94

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, "Superior" marked dial and mvt, 18S, GF recased HC, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, parallel triple link pattern NI damascene mvt marked "Adjusted," s#57124. Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall with light oxidation; dial has several edge flakes; near mint hands; case shows very light wear, many MFS, no dents or dings, front opens past 90 degrees, clear ET and other detail including scene of buildings by water, brassing on pendant only; bow pivots freely; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $250

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DATE SOLD: 2015-11-05
LOT#: 151105-95

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, John Hancock, 18S, 3 oz class coin silver "CPBro" stamped original HC, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 7J, gilt mvt, s#14770, ca 1870. Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: Runs sluggishly, needs OH, fine mvt condition overall, plates tarnished; dial perfect in the visible area; near mint hands; case shows medium wear, many MFS, one small ding on the band, smooth even wear to detail; tight bow, push lacking section; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $130

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DATE SOLD: 2015-11-05
LOT#: 151105-96

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, mvt marked "Novelty, Springfield, Mass," 18S, 4 oz class coin silver recased HC, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 7J, gilt mvt with chessboard pattern NI damascene plate, s#55506. Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial perfect in the visible area; hands excellent; case shows medium wear, many MFS, several dings on the band, latch worn and indented slightly to help closure, front opens past 90 degrees; tight bow; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $120

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DATE SOLD: 2015-10-04
LOT#: 1502-180

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Springfield, 3/4 plate Homer Foot model, 18S, ornate 18K C&B original HC with gold cuvette and mock crown, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#4892. Gross weight of assembled watch 92.0 dwt (143.1 g). Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, hardly any MFS; dial hl from 9 to center and another between center and seconds; hands mint except for rubbing to the minute spade; exceptional case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail; bow tight, hardly worn, stationary mock crown shows abundant wear front and back, as if someone spent hours on end holding the watch and pretending to wind it, leaving the knurling unworn above the bow cups; good glass crystal. An exceptional example.
PRICE SOLD: $3,000

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DATE SOLD: 2015-10-04
LOT#: 1502-181

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Springfield, Mass, scarce high grade "Rail-Way" KW model, 18S, warranted 18K US Assay OF original case, gold cuvette bearing owner's name, signed WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J "Adj Temp," GJS, unusual parallel crested-triple-wave pattern over ribbed NI damascene, gilt barrel, s#57867. Gross weight of assembled watch 92.1 dwt (143.3 g). Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, near mint settings, light oxide on winding cover; dial with tiny fracture at 11; hands near mint, fair seconds; case shows light wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, excellent detail with some fading and vanishing of ET; bow tight, very light wear, crown shows medium smooth wear and break; good thick glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $2,400

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DATE SOLD: 2015-10-04
LOT#: 1502-182

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Springfield, Mass, higher grade John L King 3/4 plate, 18S, NYWCo stamped original 14K HC with gold cuvette, case bearing crowned "18" mark, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement with capped escape, 17J, gilt mvt, s#5347. Gross weight of assembled watch 84.6 dwt (131.6 g). Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running but the oil is dry, excellent mvt condition overall; dial with edge flake into chapter at 33 minutes; hands near mint; case shows abundant smooth wear, few MFS, very light band dents, no dings, planchet edge detail mostly gone, monogram still highly visible; bow tight, replaced shows little wear, well made; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $1,500

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DATE SOLD: 2015-10-04
LOT#: 1502-183

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Springfield, Mass, J C Perry in nickel, 18S, 18K WP&Co OF original case, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J "Adj Temp," parallel triple-line pattern NI damascene, s#52762. Gross weight of assembled watch 87.1 dwt (135.5 g). Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, staff solid but not moving, may be bent pivot or else very gummy, excellent mvt condition overall; dial perfect, surface dirt & glue residue; hands near mint save for slight bending; case shows very light wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail reduced overall and starting to vanish at back edge; bow tight, slight central wear; glass crystal with internal edge flakes at 6.
PRICE SOLD: $1,600

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DATE SOLD: 2015-10-04
LOT#: 1502-184

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, "Rail-Way" top grade model, 18S, heavy coin silver Dueber 3 oz class recased HC with silver cuvette and fine decoration, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J "Adj Temp," GJS, parallel chevron pattern NI damascene, s#52411, a three-star rarity in the complete guide. Gross weight of assembled watch 106.9 dwt (166.3 g). Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, minor light speckle and cloudiness; dial with edge fracture at 4, hls below seconds; hands fine, rubbed; case shows very little wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail; bow tight, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $650

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DATE SOLD: 2015-10-04
LOT#: 1502-542

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Springfield, Mass, Albert Clark grade, 18S, coin silver OF D&Co original case with hunting back, ET silver cuvette inscription reads "Presented to James P Lindsay, by A & GW Ross, as a Token of Esteem and Appreciation of His Services, Dec 25th, 1872," KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#6394. Considered a two-star rarity in the Complete Guide. Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall with some sparse microspeckle and light plate tarnish; dial has short hl at 6 and some faint marker residue; near mint hands; case shows abundant wear, many MFS, several soft dents or dings, evidence of repair to edges, loss of engraving; tight bow, push with light wear; glass crystal has one edge flake.
PRICE SOLD: $300

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DATE SOLD: 2015-10-04
LOT#: 1502-543

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Springfield, Mass, higher grade H G Norton 3/4 plate, 18S, rare NYWCo logo-stamped original coin silver HC with embossed American eagle hallmark, "B" stamp in circle under "NYWCo," KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement with capped escape, 17J, gilt mvt, s#6536. Gross weight of assembled watch 95.9 dwt (149.2 g). Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, hardly any microspeckle; dial perfect; hands excellent, minute fine; case shows little wear, very few MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail fading only slightly near the edges; bow tight, push shows very light wear; good glass crystal. Excellent example.
PRICE SOLD: $600

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DATE SOLD: 2015-10-04
LOT#: 1502-544

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, private label for "J C Hanna, New Castle, Pa" marked on dial and mvt, 18S, coin silver OF original case with silver cuvette, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#6252. Gross weight of assembled watch 119.1 dwt (185.4 g). Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, tarnish and speckle; dial has multiple faint hls and chip near 1; excellent hands, minute slightly bent; case shows medium wear, some MFS, crease and repaired break on back along back bezel, excess solder inside, detail worn away; thick bow pivots freely; good thick glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $250

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DATE SOLD: 2015-07-09
LOT#: 150709-46

DESCRIPTION: Scarce new york watch Co for M G Hallett, Lowell, Mass, 18S, 15J, original fine Dueber coin hunter case, KWKS, WE-SSD, hinged cuvette, gilt movement marked "M G Hallett, Lowell, Mass", s#45108, seventh in a run of a hundred
CONDITION: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial has hl at 6 and one surface scratch near 8; fine blued hands show light rubbing; case shows little wear, MFS, no dents or dings, excellent floral and ET detail; fine tight bow, good pusher; good glass crystal; one of the finest examples throughout that we have ever handled
PRICE SOLD: $425

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DATE SOLD: 2015-04-30
LOT#: 150430-18

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hampden, new york watch Co private label for "Ormsby Bros Syracuse NY," 18S, unusual nickel alloy OF HB-screwed bezel original case, KW-KS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 11-15J, gilt mvt, s#15403. The company is unknown, and this may be the only example yet found, but more information becomes available every day.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, light speckle over bright plates; dial with small flakes going into outer tract at 12; hands excellent; case shows little wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail; bow tight; clean plastic crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $100

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DATE SOLD: 2015-04-30
LOT#: 150430-19

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hampden, new york watch Co, private label for "E B Smith Binghamton NY," so signed on mvt, 18S, GF OF Keystone recase, KWKS, new york watch Co WE-SSD, lever escapement, 11J, gilt mvt, s#32509. The contract is unknown, although there was an E B Smith in NY state who was a banker, involved in purchase of a railroad company in the years 1880-1900.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, microspeckle and dull plates; dial with crossed hls at 3, hl at 9, edge flakes outside chapter at 11 to 1; hands excellent, rubbed and dulling; case shows very light wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, clean detail with little reduction, brass on pendant ball; bow gold, pivoting freely, lightly worn center, crown shows wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $140

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DATE SOLD: 2015-04-30
LOT#: 150430-23

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hampden, new york watch Co, private label for "John T Fox, Rochester NY," so signed on mvt, 18S, nickel alloy OF original case, KWKS, new york watch Co WE-SSD, lever escapement, 11J, gilt mvt, s#51505.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, minor speckle; dial perfect; hands excellent; case shows very light wear, good polish, some MFS, no dents or dings; bow pivots freely; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $225

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DATE SOLD: 2015-04-30
LOT#: 150430-24

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hampden, new york watch Co, private label for "L V B Loper, Sunbury Pa," so signed on mvt, 18S, nickel alloy OF recase, KWKS, new york watch Co WE-SSD, lever escapement, 7J, gilt mvt, s#45510, 10th in run of 16.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall; dial hls from 5 to 7; hands excellent, minute rubbed; case shows light wear, many MFS, no dents, some pinpoint dings; bow pivots freely; good thick glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $110

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DATE SOLD: 2015-04-30
LOT#: 150430-25

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hampden, new york watch Co, private label for "Shoemaker & Wilson Griggsville Ill," so signed on mvt, 18S, GF OF original Ladd case, KWKS, new york watch Co WE-SSD, lever escapement, 11J, gilt mvt, s#41509. The label is unknown.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, some long scratches marring excellent appearance; dial with many hls, edge chips and edge repairs; hands from mixed sources; case shows medium wear, line brass on edges, many MFS, no dents, a few minor dings, ET detail mostly gone, leaving reduced deeper detail; bow replaced in plated nickel, undersized, push shows substantial wear and break front and back; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $225

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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: 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: 2013-10-06
LOT#: 1302-221

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Springfield (Hampden), "Geo Sam Rice" marked model, 18S, heavy warranted coin silver original HC, ET decoration inside cover, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 7J, gilt mvt, s#53390.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good balance motion, good poise, fine mvt condition overall, may need OH or simply lube; dial with conchoidal flake at center and microflecks around seconds hole; hands in near mint dark blue; original heavy gauge case has sticky push to fix, good lift action but the cover will not close until one pulls slightly on the push to restore position; case shows medium overall wear, some MFS to FS, some light dents and sharp dings; bow tight, push shows more substantial wear and splitting front and back; good glass crystal, verdigris around bezel.
PRICE SOLD: $160

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DATE SOLD: 2013-04-28
LOT#: 1301-444

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) American 18S KWKS, running - [1] new york watch Co, Chas E Hayward, coin silver OF, one light hl, chipped crystal, quite worn. [2] Elgin, G M Wheeler, 10-13J, coin silver HC, small edge chips, medium wear, dents. [3] Waltham P S Bartlett, nickel OF case, very clean. [4] Elgin, G M Wheeler, 15J, nickel pair case, also quite clean.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $400

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DATE SOLD: 2012-09-30
LOT#: 1202-914

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Springfield, Homer Foot 3/4 plate KW model, 17S (exact dial plate measure), very heavy 18K original signed "NYWCo" HC with mock crown, KWKS from the back, WE-SSD marked "new york watch Co," lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#7255. This is one of the heaviest gold originally marked NYWCo cases we have handled, total weight of entire watch assembled is 82.6 dwt (128.5 g).
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good poise, fine mvt condition overall, very light spotting, hardly any MFS; dial perfect; hands in mint intense blue; original heavy gauge case shows medium wear, only ET centers remaining, a few MFS, no dents, minor dings; bow tight, worn center, mock crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $2,800

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DATE SOLD: 2012-05-06
LOT#: 1201-401

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co for "Ball, Black & Co, New York," so signed on dial and mvt, scarce 20S, heavy 18K original "Ball Black & Co" marked case, KWKS from rear, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 11-15J, gilt mvt, s#5473 with matching number on case; Ball, Black & Co was active from 1852-1874, and then became Black, Starr & Frost
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, good staff, gummed to a halt, good mvt condition overall save for a large spot on the plate with scratched out corrosion spot in its center, almost looks like an acid burn; dial perfect; hands in fine blue; original heavy gauge case shows very light wear, few MFS, no dents, minor back dings; bow tight, push shows very light wear; good glass crystal; a very fine example overall
PRICE SOLD: $3,800

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DATE SOLD: 2011-10-16
LOT#: 1102-927

DESCRIPTION: APW - Effingham Embree, New York, (listed in Britten's ca 1785) contract English fusee for American market, 56mm, coin silver OF original pair cases bearing London hallmarks for 1794, maker's mark "NTW," KWKS, WED, poker and beetle hands, verge escapement, DES, gilt mvt with pierced & engraved foliate scrolled balance cock, gilt signed and raised dust-cap, s#66043; with apparently original paper (which was concealed under the identically rust-stained silk) for "Charles A Droz, Clock & Watch Maker, No 118 Walnut Street...Philada," the back recording a repair transaction for A(?) G(?) Wood; the rust staining at the site of the latch spring continues onto the case, where it has been partially cleaned out; Charles A Droz was undoubtedly related to Humbert Droz, who moved to Philadelphia from La-Chaux-de-Fonds in the late 18th century; Humbert was the son of the eminent Pierre Jacquet Droz, famous maker of automata
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good escapement function, essentially mint plates show mint gilding, no oxide on steel components; dial replaced at some point, with holes re-drilled in the dial plate; dial has minor edge hls at 10 and minor edge fleck at 9; hands of the period but the hour is very long; original outer case shows very light wear, many MFS, no dents or dings; button latch good although there is some cracking to the button; original inner case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; bow & pendant original; good domed glass crystal; the watch paper has loss at the site of the once rusting latch spring, matching the stain on the silk that was covering it; curiously, this writer just examined another new york watch this week from 1788 for "Payne Richards" which had the identical dial replacement and chapter decoration; the Ephraim Clark that we sold last May also had its dial replaced; it is always hard to tell if any paper originated with a watch, but the physical evidence is there in this particular example; superb mvt condition
PRICE SOLD: $1,500

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DATE SOLD: 2010-05-23
LOT#: 1001-838

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Springfield, Mass (Hampden), Chas E Hayward, 18S, 3oz coin silver OF recase with nickel cuvette, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 11-15J, gilt mvt, s#38843
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, ticks & stops, fully wound, shows good poise but will need OH, plates show thin gilding, varied but natural toning & discoloration, very few MFS, good slots & rotated cap setting, tiny to light oxide on bright work; dial with 4 branching hls in center, tiny edge flecks; two hands in good blue, minute is rubbed and tip broken; recase shows medium even wear, overall loss of engraving detail, some MFS, tarnish, no dents or dings; bow good; good beveled glass crystal
PRICE SOLD: $100

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DATE SOLD: 2010-05-23
LOT#: 1001-839

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co, Springfield, Mass, Charles Woolworth, 18S, Dueber "Silverine" nickel alloy OF original case with mock crown, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 11-15J, gilt, s#11580
CONDITION: NR, broken staff, fully wound, no further condition report available
PRICE SOLD: $60

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DATE SOLD: 2010-05-23
LOT#: 1001-942

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) - Columbus 18S KW OF s#30108; new york watch Co Chas Woolworth KW; new york watch Company John Hancock s#43451
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available
PRICE SOLD: $250

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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: 2010-05-22
LOT#: 1001-401

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) - Elgin lady's 6S 14K HC NR; Hampden 18S Gladiator, running; new york watch Co Chas Hayward, running; 8-day Hebdomas, NR
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available
PRICE SOLD: $400

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DATE SOLD: 2009-11-01
LOT#: 0903-532

DESCRIPTION: APW - Scarce early Hampden, new york watch Co with capped escape wheel serial #6149, 18S, 18K heavy original HC w/ matching serial #6149, marked Golwey, Albany, KWKS from back, WE-SSD, lever escapement w/ compensated balance w/ gold timing weights, could be 15-17J depending on front plate jeweling of 3rd & 4th wheels, gilt 3/4 plate, exceptional find w/ matching case numbers
CONDITION: Mvt: Ticks sluggishly due to dry oil & dirt, good poise, plates show dirt, some patchiness due to oil smear, patchy tarnish as well, some tiny distributed corrosion speckle, very few MFS, good slots & settings w/ some contact tarnish only at EW cap, tiny oxide on bright work; dial has edge chip in chapter between 7 & 8, tiny hl under seconds; hands good; original very heavy gauge case shows substantial even wear, numerous MFS, a few tiny dings; bow is lightly worn 14K replacement, push shows substantial break or loss to either side; good glass crystal; case retains good presence because of its mass, a very scarce Hampden w/ rare case
PRICE SOLD: $1,700

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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: 2009-11-01
LOT#: 0903-715

DESCRIPTION: APW - new york watch Co s#4551, 3/4 plate for William H Hansell, Philadelphia, 18S, coin silver recase of the period with nickel alloy cuvette, KWKS from the back, WE-DSD marked "new york watch Co," lever escapement with bimetallic expansion balance, 11-15J, gilt mvt
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good poise, plates show a lot of corrosion speckle and some spotting to otherwise good original gilding, hardly any MFS, good slots, verdigris on cock setting, light oxide on bright work; dial has some hls in outer chapter, tiny wax repair at dial "corner" by 45 seconds; hands good; recase has the mvt aligned with the winding hole in the back, putting the dial about one minute out of alignment from the front; one could plug and re-drill the cuvette hole as an alternative; nice period case otherwise shows light wear, medium tarnish, some MFS, one softly creased dent in the back; replaced nickel bow & original push show light wear; good glass crystal; a scarce model very difficult to find in the original case
PRICE SOLD: $100

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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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DATE SOLD: 2008-09-28
LOT#: 0803-282

DESCRIPTION: APW- new york watch Co Springfield Mass 18S 7J KWKS gilt mvt in heavy FM coin silver HC with RN porcelain SSD and spade hands, s#27483
CONDITION: Runs, motion a little sluggish, slightly out of round, plates a bit dirty w/ scratches at case screw, missing one barrel plate screw, heavy 4OZ original case showing light wear, tarnish, microfine scratches, will clean up nicely, has silly retaining screw repair at push piece on pendant; apparently it was not realized that the push is retained by a pin going through the pendant; seconds hand clipped
PRICE SOLD: $350

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DATE SOLD: 2007-09-23
LOT#: 0703-502

DESCRIPTION: PW S-(3); ELGIN BW RAYMOND 18S KWKS IN BLAUER COIN SILVER OF CASE S#4700, new york watch CO. HG NORTON 18S 17J KWKS IN S
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $800

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DATE SOLD: 2007-05-05
LOT#: 0701-331

DESCRIPTION: (2) 18S new york watch CO KW; CHAS E HAYWARD NICKEL OF WITH HAMPDEN DIAL AND A THEO E STUDLEY YGF HC
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $190

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DATE SOLD: 2006-11-18
LOT#: 0604-353

DESCRIPTION: new york watch CO 18S KWKS MVT MARKED HAYWOOD IN YGF OF KW CASE
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $190

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DATE SOLD: 2006-11-18
LOT#: 0604-354

DESCRIPTION: new york watch CO 18S KWKS MVT MARKED DAVID HUMPHREY IN COIN SILVER HC
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $190

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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#: 0604-356

DESCRIPTION: new york watch CO 18S KWKS MVT MARKED STUDLEY IN AM WATCH CO SILVER HC
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $150

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DATE SOLD: 2006-11-18
LOT#: 0604-357

DESCRIPTION: new york watch CO 18S KWKS MVT MARKED HOMER FOOTE S#5492 IN CLEAN COIN SILVER HC
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $450

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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: 2006-11-18
LOT#: 0604-360

DESCRIPTION: new york watch CO KWKS `NOVELTY` MODEL 2 GILT MVT WITH NICKEL PLATED BARREL BRIDGE IN 5 OZ COIN 18S OF CASE
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $225

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DATE SOLD: 2006-04-09
LOT#: 0601-632

DESCRIPTION: PW S-(5); TWO NEW YORK STANDARD HC 18S, AN 18S NATIONAL WATCH CO KW, AN 18S new york watch CO OF, AND A 16S STANDARD
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $400

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DATE SOLD: 2005-11-20
LOT#: 0504-484

DESCRIPTION: new york watch CO CHAS HAYWARD 18S IN ORIGINAL SILVER OF CASE, KW WITH ATTACHED CHAIN AND KEY
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $200

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DATE SOLD: 2004-09-26
LOT#: 0404-362

DESCRIPTION: new york watch CO ALBERT CLARK 18S SILVER OF, WINDS AND SETS FROM THE BACK, S#6394, WITH NICELY DONE PRESENTATION FROM 1
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $375

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DATE SOLD: 2004-04-03
LOT#: 0402-68

DESCRIPTION: ENGLISH 18K FUSEE R&G BEESLEY LIVERPOOL S#11049 ON MVT AND CASE, 52MM WITH FINE MULTI COLOR DIAL AND FOUR new york watch
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $650

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DATE SOLD: 2004-04-03
LOT#: 0402-114

DESCRIPTION: new york watch CO, SPRINGFIELD, MASS 18S, VERY HEAVY 18K GOLD HINGED HC ENGRAVED ON FRONT WITH INITIALS IBS, NOTHING ON
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $5,800

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DATE SOLD: 2003-04-05
LOT#: 0301-664

DESCRIPTION: new york watch CO 18S GF HC CHAS HAYWARD S#19306
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $275

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DATE SOLD: 2003-04-05
LOT#: 0301-664

DESCRIPTION: new york watch CO 18S GF HC CHAS HAYWARD S#19306
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $275

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DATE SOLD: 2002-04-21
LOT#: 0202-361

DESCRIPTION: new york watch Co Studley Model 18S 15J in NI KW OF S#17866
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $100

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DATE SOLD: 2002-02-23
LOT#: 0201-186

DESCRIPTION: new york watch CO 15J OF KW IN MARKED STUDLEY SILVERINE CASE S#19736
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $130

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DATE SOLD: 2002-02-23
LOT#: 0201-187

DESCRIPTION: new york watch CO JOHN HANCOCK 18S KW IN ARGENTINE OF S#27081
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $180

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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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DATE SOLD: 2000-10-29
LOT#: 0005-185

DESCRIPTION: new york watch CO KW OF JOHN HANCOCK 18S S# 27081
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $150

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DATE SOLD: 2000-04-15
LOT#: 0001-268

DESCRIPTION: new york watch CO, THEO STUDLEY KWKS SILVER OF, RECASED
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $325

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DATE SOLD: 1999-08-14
LOT#: 9904-682

DESCRIPTION: new york watch CO. "HOMER FOOT" #7358, KW/KS FROM BACK, GF HC
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $800

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DATE SOLD: 1997-11-23
LOT#: 9706-859

DESCRIPTION: new york watch Co, Homer Foot #5492, silver HC
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $500

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DATE SOLD: 1997-06-01
LOT#: 9704-865

DESCRIPTION: new york watch Co18S JC Perry KW 4oz coin silver OF
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $160

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DATE SOLD: 1993-12-04
LOT#: 9312-244A

DESCRIPTION: new york watch CO POCKETWATCH.
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $60

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DATE SOLD: 1992-11-22
LOT#: 9212-174

DESCRIPTION: new york watch COMPANY KEY WIND
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $100

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Number of Items Found: 135

DATE SOLD: 2024-02-22LOT#: 240222-189

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

DATE SOLD: 2024-01-11LOT#: 240111-226

DATE SOLD: 2023-08-03LOT#: 230803-231

DATE SOLD: 2023-03-23LOT#: 230323-178

DATE SOLD: 2023-02-09LOT#: 230209-216

DATE SOLD: 2023-01-26LOT#: 230126-151

DATE SOLD: 2022-11-03LOT#: 221103-121

DATE SOLD: 2022-11-03LOT#: 221103-170

DATE SOLD: 2022-09-25LOT#: 220925-134

DATE SOLD: 2022-08-25LOT#: 220825-128

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

DATE SOLD: 2022-08-11LOT#: 220811-207

DATE SOLD: 2022-03-10LOT#: 220310-169

DATE SOLD: 2022-03-10LOT#: 220310-195

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