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Number of Items Found: 122

DATE SOLD: 2024-05-04
LOT#: 240504-93

DESCRIPTION: EPW - Agassiz, Swiss, split-seconds chronograph with Anheuser Busch provenance, 53mm, heavy 18K gold original J&S (Jeannot & Shiebler) HC with additional marking for retailer M.W & T. of St. Louis, front with engraved Anheuser Busch logo of capital "A," eagle, and patriotic crest, rear with monogram "K A" initials, gold cuvette engraved "Presented to Adam Kohl by A. Busch January 16, 1901," white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, lever escapement with counterpoise, at least 18J, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#85216. Comes as pictured with a 14-inch 14K gold (tested) watch chain with T-bar and with replacement 10K gold (tested) clasp and gold-filled spring-ring, and watch comes also with an attached Anheuser Busch fob in 14K gold (tested) and sterling silver with red, white, and blue enameling and with inset diamonds and rubies. Gross weight of assembled watch 92.5 dwt (143.9 g). Gross weight of 14K gold watch chain with replacement 10K gold clasp and gold-filled spring-ring 25.3 dwt (39.4 g). Gross weight of 14K gold and sterling silver watch fob 6.3 dwt (9.9 g). A terrific piece with notable provenance to America's largest brewing company. Adam Kohl was a manager of Anheuser Busch's peoria, Illinois district for a number of years.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good chronograph, split-seconds, and minute register functions, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered micro-fine scratches and some mild haze to plate surfaces; dial with light hl at 1, tiny surface nick to upper-right field of seconds-register, some tiny bits of paste evident at seating of seconds-register and 30-minute register indicating these have been re-secured; excellent hands; case shows very little wear, ding to lower-right front shoulder, dent to band at 9, ding to band at 7:30, excellent engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. Chain shows light wear, spring-ring for fob attachment is of different gold tone. Fob shows light wear, enamel detail full present, all gemstones are present.
PRICE SOLD: $7,600

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DATE SOLD: 2024-03-21
LOT#: 240321-224

DESCRIPTION: Lot (14) - [1 to 6] Six PWs: American, makers include two United States Watch Co, Columbus, Rockford, peoria Watch Co (signed as "Non-Magnetic Watch Co"), and Hamilton, 11-21J, 12-18S, five OF cases, one HC, five nickel, one silver, enamel dials, four run, two are NR (Rockford and United States Watch Co. Fayette Stratton). [7 to 14] Eight PW mvts: Makers include two Philadelphia Watch Co. (primarily if not fully Swiss-made in origin), two Waltham, two Illinois, Hamilton, and Lancaster/Keystone (signed as "New Mexico, Eastern Watch Co."), 7-21J 14-18S, all with dials present, one runs (Illinois), seven are NR (including two Waltham chronographs which are not complete and please refer to photos to assess what components are present or missing).
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: $850

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DATE SOLD: 2024-02-08
LOT#: 240208-173

DESCRIPTION: PW mvt only - peoria, "For Railway Service" marked to mvt and dial, "Anti-Magnetic" also marked to mvt, 15J, 18S, HC model mvt, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#15599.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, setting function does not engage as lever moves in and out loosely, overhaul needed for setting function, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, main plate with grouping of scratches adjacent right side case screw position, plates with scattered fine to micro-fine scratches elsewhere, tiny spot of finish loss to barrel bridge inner edge next to balance cock, few tiny nicks to outer edge of main plate, minor oxide to regulator assembly, areas of black color loss to markings, missing both case screws; dial with scattered edge flakes, few faint hls, thin separation to seconds-register at upper-right edge; excellent hands.
PRICE SOLD: $275

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DATE SOLD: 2024-01-11
LOT#: 240111-187

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "J.S. Townsend, Railway, Anti-Magnetic, 1554 Wabash Ave, Chicago, Ill." marked mvt, 15J, 18S, HC model mvt cased in sidewinder orientation in nickel OF swingout case, "J.S. Townsend, 1554 Wabash Ave, Chicago, Ill. "white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, non-magnetic alloy hairspring, nickel damascene, s#14675.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, one case screw is missing causing mvt to drop freely out of case when bezel is opened so must be handled with caution and awareness of this issue, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, slight toning and many scattered fine to micro-fine scratches and pinpoint nicks to plates, areas of gilt color loss to markings; dial with scattered hls, curved fracture at 7, edge flake under bezel at 3:30; excellent hands, oxide to minute tip; case shows very light wear, scattered spots of mild tarnish, no dents or dings; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $325

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DATE SOLD: 2023-11-02
LOT#: 231102-197

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "For Railway Service" marked mvt and dial, 15J, 18S, HC model mvt cased in sidewinder orientation in nickel OF display case, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#18269.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, slight toning and scattered fine to micro-fine scratches to plates, edge nick to barrel bridge edge below "Ill." and another edge nick to main plate between left plate screw and s#, oxide to regulator assembly and balance cock foot screw, minor losses of black color to lettering; dial with scattered edge flakes under bezel with the largest at 12; fair hands with substantial oxide; case shows very little wear, no dents or dings; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystals.
PRICE SOLD: $425

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DATE SOLD: 2023-11-02
LOT#: 231102-245

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) American, white enamel dials, SW-LS, three run - [1] U.S. Watch Co. of Waltham, 17J, 18S, gold-filled OF case, SS dial, acid etched mvt, s#145477, NR, balance swings freely, overhaul needed. [2] peoria, signed as "Non-Magnetic Watch Co. of America," 15J, 18S, nickel OF case, DS dial, non-magnetic alloy balance and hairspring, nickel damascene, s#38448, runs. [3] peoria, signed as "Non-Magnetic Watch Co. of America," 15J, 18S, nickel HC, DS dial, non-magnetic alloy balance and hairspring, nickel damascene, s#31846, runs. [4] South Bend, 17J, 6S, gold-filled HC with attractive engine turning and engraving detail, SS dial, nickel damascene, s#388949, runs. 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: $375

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DATE SOLD: 2023-10-19
LOT#: 231019-266

DESCRIPTION: Lot (13) Twelve PWs and one automobile clock, American makers include four Illinois, three Waltham, two Elgin, one Seth Thomas, one peoria Watch Co (marked as "Non-Magnetic Watch Co"), one Aurora Watch Co, and one Howard Keystone (an uncommon export product marked as "Climax"), 7-17J, 16S-18S, eight nickel cases (one of which is a display case), two gold-filled cases, one silver case, one two-tone gold-filled and base metal case, one gold-plated base metal case, twelve white enamel dials, one metal dial, seven run, six are NR and some watches are missing items (hands, crystals, etc.) as pictured, lot also includes one small chain and two winding keys.
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: 2023-06-29
LOT#: 230629-192

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "For Railway Service" marked mvt and dial, "Anti-Magnetic" also marked to mvt, 15J, 18S, HC model mvt in sidewinder orientation in nickel OF display recase, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#15795.
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, fully wound, ticks after a twist for only a few seconds and then stops after gradually loosing power, occasionally struggles to tick on its own for a brief bit longer, overhaul needed, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, scratch at case screw above balance cock, slight toning and scattered tiny dark spots and micro-fine scratches to plates, few specks of oxide and micro-fine scratches to regulator; dial with scattered hls, few edge flakes under bezel; fine hands, oxide to minute tip; case shows very little wear, no dents or dings, speckles of light tarnish throughout, case rear is tight; tight bow, crown shows little wear and has some excess up/down play; good glass crystals.
PRICE SOLD: $425

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DATE SOLD: 2023-06-15
LOT#: 230615-131

DESCRIPTION: PW mvt lot (12) American, makers include three Waltham (one private label marked), two Elgin, Hamilton, Cheshire Watch Co, peoria Watch Co (mvt marked "For Railway Service"), Howard Keystone, Lancaster Watch Co, Hampden, and Illinois (private label marked), 7-17J, 6-18S, eleven with enamel dials (including three fancy styles as pictured), one is missing its dial (Lancaster), some mvts with missing hands as pictured, all NR, lot comes additionally with a 12S blue and white enamel SS fancy Elgin dial as pictured.
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: $300

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DATE SOLD: 2023-03-09
LOT#: 230309-179

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "Superior Quality" marked mvt, 15J, 18S, gold-filled HC recase with attractive engraving detail including a small idyllic home scene to rear, white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, "Anti-Magnetic" marked mvt with non-magnetic alloy hairspring, nickel damascene, s#4345. A rare movement, the "Superior Grade" represents peoria's finest quality product.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, setting mechanism operates normally in clockwise direction but sticks and skips if attempted to turn counter-clockwise, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, lustrous plates with some mild toning, dark spot to main plate adjacent left side of barrel bridge, few smaller lesser spots elsewhere, some scattered mild fine scratches; dial with fading to "P" of "peoria" and to adjacent decorative elements, patched chip within seconds-register, outer chapter fractures at 2:30, scattered hls elsewhere, some small edge flakes under bezel; excellent hour and minute hands, fair seconds-hand with oxide and finish loss; case shows light wear, shallow denting to rear, good engraving detail, wear to brass throughout high edges of the vermicelli engraving detail of front and rear perimeters and in scattered areas elsewhere, bezel is worn entirely to brass; tight somewhat brassy bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $375

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DATE SOLD: 2023-03-09
LOT#: 230309-180

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "For Railway Service" marked mvt and dial, 15J, 18S, gold-filled HC recase, bow with chain guards, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#18318.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running though balance wheel with an abundance of timing screws, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, toning and many scattered tiny dark spots to plates, few micro-fine scratches to plates and regulator disk, very minor oxide to steelwork, some areas of black missing from markings; dial with faint hl near 6, flake at center hole, edge flake at 9, few scattered tiny edge flakes under bezel with majority near 6; fine hour and seconds-hand with minor oxide, fair minute hand with substantial oxide; case front opens wide of 90 degrees (to approximately 100 degrees) and has slight side-to-side play at hinge, case shows light wear, long fine scratch and some scuffing to cuvette, fine scratches to front center, two large but shallow dents to front shoulder, small shallow dent to cuvette near center, grouping of tiny nicks to lower-left front shoulder, reduced engine turning detail, thin rings of wear to brass to front and rear edges, few strips of wear to brass to pendant, opened case cuvette falls closed freely with gravity; bow with brassy underside pivots semi-freely, bow with small file mark to lower-right from a past test for gold content, crown shows medium wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $350

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DATE SOLD: 2022-09-25
LOT#: 220925-179

DESCRIPTION: Lever escapement model, with damascened signature plate marked "Made by George Bosworth, Parsons Institute, peoria, Ills.," nickel-plated upper mechanism is seated atop a wooden base which contains the barrel and mainspring, signature plate with damascene, model measures approximately 8 inches x 5 inches x 5 inches. Per an announcement made July 19th, 1895 in "The Coffeyville Weekly Journal" (of Coffeyville, Kansas), George Bosworth entered into the employ of W.E. Tower following Bosworth's attendance at the Parsons Horological Institute.
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, an arbor which drives off the barrel is broken and separate as pictured, balance swings freely, will occasionally tick a few moments if pressure is added to train wheel but occasionally stalls even with pressure, overhaul needed, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, nickel surfaces with some toning, base with some scratches and nicks.
PRICE SOLD: $2,200

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DATE SOLD: 2022-09-25
LOT#: 220925-322

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "Eynatten's Standard Anti-Magnetic" marked mvt, 15J, 18S, gold-filled HC recase with very attractive engraving detail, rear shield with a small lakeside home scene, front shield with initials, "Fred Eynatten. peoria, Ills." marked white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#14493.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, toning of plate surfaces, some typical fine to micro-fine scratches, some scattered small bits of oxide to regulator assembly; dial with scattered hls, some edge flakes or chipping outside minute chapter in areas; excellent hands; case shows very light wear, inner lip of rear with a small notch filed from a past testing of gold content, scratches inside rear at upper-right, shallow dings to central rear, shallow dings to central portion of cuvette, few small nicks to band, good engine turning and engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $650

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DATE SOLD: 2022-08-25
LOT#: 220825-181

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "M.B. Wright, Standard, N.P.R.R, Kansas City, MO" marked mvt, mvt also marked "Anti-Magnetic" with non-magnetic alloy hairspring, 15J, 18S, gold-filled HC recase with attractive engraving detail including a small idyllic town house scene to rear, "M.B. Wright" marked white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#15000. An interesting private label marking, we suspect the "N.P.R.R." marking is likely railroad associated however the most obvious match to these initials of "Northern Pacific Railroad" does not seem to make sense with a Kansas City location, so we suspect these initials more likely relate to some other railroad which we have not as-yet identified.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some very light toning, some scattered micro-fine scratches to plates, light scuffing to main plate between case and plate screws, minor oxide to regulator assembly, mild surface dirtiness throughout; dial with flake to upper-right within seconds-register, scattered faint hls, edge flake near 6, many scattered smaller edge flakes elsewhere under bezel; fine hands with minor oxide, bluing loss to hour; case front opens wide of 90 degrees (to approximately 115 degrees), case shows medium wear, marring to cuvette at lip from slipped past openings, dent to rear center with corresponding dent to cuvette, dent to lower-left rear shoulder near edge, reduced engine turning and engraving detail with small subtle areas of full loss, partial rings of wear to brass to band and front and rear edges, strips of wear to brass to pendant, few tiny spots of wear to brass to front and rear shoulders; tight bow with brassy underside, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $1,700

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DATE SOLD: 2022-08-11
LOT#: 220811-189

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "For Railway Service" marked mvt and dial, 15J, 18S, nickel OF recase, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, "Anti-Magnetic" marked mvt with non-magnetic alloy hairspring, nickel damascene, s#20261.
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, setting function does not engage, likely broken mainspring, balance swings semi-freely, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some light toning to edges of plates and balance cock, scattered fine scratches to plates, central main plate screw is a gilt replacement; dial with scattered hls, what appears to be dried glue along seconds-register perimeter, surface dirtiness; fair hands with oxide; case shows medium wear, grouping of dings to band at 2, many scattered spots and specklings of tarnish throughout case; tight bow with spot of light tarnish at top, crown shows ample wear; missing crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $300

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DATE SOLD: 2022-06-09
LOT#: 220609-133

DESCRIPTION: PW mvt lot (10) American, makers include two Rockford, E. Howard & Co, Aurora, Illinois, South Bend, peoria Watch Co (signed as Non-Magnetic Watch Co. of America), Hampden (private label to M.T. Pinner of Sufolk, VA), U.S. Watch Co of Waltham, and Elgin, 7-17J, nine 18S, one 0S, enamel dials including one fancy style (Elgin 0S), seven run, one (E. Howard & Co.) is untested due to lack of appropriate stem but its balance swings freely, two are NR (U.S. Watch Co. of Waltham with acid etched mvt finish, and Hampden private label); a good diverse group for the collector or dealer in need.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $700

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DATE SOLD: 2022-06-09
LOT#: 220609-191

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria, "Anti Magnetic Sp'g" marked mvt with non-magnetic alloy hairspring, 15J, 18S, gold-filled HC recase with attractive engraving detail including an idyllic castle entryway to rear, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#11571.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, a little stiff to wind and set, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates with some toning and scattered tiny dark spots and micro-fine scratches; dial with chip to lower-left edge within unevenly seated seconds-register, few scattered hls; excellent seconds-hand, fair hour and minute hands with oxide; case front lift spring needs full assistance to fully open and is not making contact with lid through final portion of opening range but hinge is tight so the fully opened lid will hold its 90-degree position, case shows light wear, no dents or dings, reduced engraving detail, few small spots of wear to brass along front and rear shoulders, few very thin strips of wear to brass to pendant and front and rear edges; tight bow with slightly brassy underside, crown shows medium wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $250

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DATE SOLD: 2022-05-01
LOT#: 220501-316

DESCRIPTION: EPW - Dunhill, Swiss, silver lighter with watch, 37mm x 46mm, sterling silver OF original cigarette lighter case with beautiful engine turning detail, silvered dial, SW-SS, lever escapement, 15J, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#218 within case. A beautiful example of this scarce item, with case having crisp engine turning detail and a superb acquired patina. Comes with a box marked to a peoria, Illinois retailer as pictured.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good lighter function though currently without fluid, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, toning of plate surfaces, few micro-fine scratches; nearly flawless dial, superb in visible portion and with few slight contact marks outside visible portion; nearly mint hands; case shows virtually no wear, a very attractive patina with some darker areas, few pinpoint nicks, no dents or dings, crisp engine turning detail; crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $1,700

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DATE SOLD: 2022-05-01
LOT#: 220501-413

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "Superior Quality" marked mvt, mvt also marked "Anti Magnetic," 15J, 18S, gold-filled Keystone HC recase with attractive foliate engraving detail to front and rear, rear also with a small idyllic oceanside home scene at center, "P.E. Kern, El Paso Tex." marked white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#4160. An attractive example of this scarce watch, the "Superior Quality" was peoria Watch Co.'s finest product.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, somewhat challenging to set as lever must be held out while turning crown, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, few fine to micro-fine scratches, small spot to main plate adjacent balance wheel, mvt lettering has lost virtually all of its black coloring with only a very few tiny traces remaining, one barrel bridge screw a replacement with much smaller head, one mismatched case screw with slightly smaller head; dial with outer chapter fracture at 4 having a small associated surface flake, some additional hls scattered elsewhere to outer chapter, edge flakes under bezel near 2 and 5, some glue residue at seating of center section and seconds-register suggesting the dial segments may have been re-secured; excellent hands; case shows very little wear, spot of solder to interior of band rear at lower-left, slight ding to rear right of center which is more evident to inner surface of lid, excellent engine turning and engraving detail, few minuscule bits of wear to brass to band bottom, some dark discoloration adjacent base of pendant which we have not attempted to clean; tight bow, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $600

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DATE SOLD: 2021-09-16
LOT#: 210916-200

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (41) Assorted American and European makers, wide range of styles, sizes and time periods, case materials include gold-filled, gold-plated, nickel, silver, brass and chrome-plated base metal, five run, thirty-six are NR, some watches are missing items (hands, crystals, case components, mvt components, etc) as pictured, lot comes additionally with two American PW mvts and one nickel PW case as pictured; a good large assortment with highlights including a scarce Lancaser "Elberon" dust-proof, a peoria "Non-Magnetic Watch Co.," and several ladies' pendant watches with attractive gold-filled hunting cases.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $1,000

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DATE SOLD: 2021-09-02
LOT#: 210902-126

DESCRIPTION: PW mvt and dial lot (17) Assorted makers, six mvts run - [1 to 13] Thirteen PW mvts: Assorted American and European makers, men's sizes, 7-21J, all with dials as pictured, six run, seven are NR, some are missing items and/or partially disassembled as pictured; an interesting and diverse assortment with highlights including a South Bend Studebaker 21J 16S (runs), a peoria Watch Co. 15J 18S with private label marking to a Kokomo, IN jeweler (runs), and an Illinois Grade 124 16-17J 14S with private label marking to a DeKalb, IL jeweler (runs). [14 to 17] Four PW dials only: American, makers include Illinois, Waltham, Elgin and Hamilton, 16S, three enamel dials, one painted metal reproduction dial (Hamilton); the "American Calendar Watch Co." marked dial is not included in this count of four dials as it pairs with the "W. Parker" marked movement.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $1,000

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DATE SOLD: 2021-09-02
LOT#: 210902-157

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "Non-Magnetic Watch Co of America" marked mvt, 15J, 18S, gold-filled OF case, very unusual "Paillard Non-Magnetic Watch Co." marked white enamel DS dial with seconds-register at 9, SW-LS, Paillard's Patent non-magnetic alloy balance and hairspring, nickel damascene, s#37085. An extremely rare dial, this is only the third example of the Paillard Non-Magnetic dial with seconds-register at 9 which we have encountered. This dial design was meant to allow an open face model movement to be housed in proper orientation within a hunting case style case with the pendant at correct 3 position. This example would benefit greatly cosmetically from a skilled repair of its dial chip.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some toning and scattered micro-fine scratches to plates, few small dark spots to left side, very minor oxide to regulator assembly; dial with large patched chip between 6 and 7, scattered hls, edge chip under bezel at 4, edge flake under bezel at 8; fine hands have oxide, blued hour and seconds-hand, plum colored minute; case shows medium wear, ding to bezel at 10, few tiny nicks along band, thin strip of wear to brass to rear pendant, very thin strip of wear to brass to lower band edge; brassy bow pivots freely, crown shows light wear; glass crystal with few short fine scratches and smoothed edge flakes.
PRICE SOLD: $225

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DATE SOLD: 2021-08-19
LOT#: 210819-183

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (5) American, makers include one Hampden, one E. Howard & Co., Boston, one Aurora, one Columbus Watch Co., and one peoria Watch Co. with "Non-Magnetic Watch Co." mvt and dial signature, 15-17J, 16-18S, three gold-filled cases, one gold-plated case, one nickel case, white enamel dials, four run, one is NR, the peoria Watch Co. is missing its regulator spring as pictured.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $650

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DATE SOLD: 2021-06-03
LOT#: 210603-145

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, 18S, 15J, gold-filled OF recase with attractive engine turning and monogrammed shield to rear, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, C.M. Howard patented regulator, radial pattern nickel damascene, s#22095. A nice example from this short-lived Midwestern maker.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, pin from the regulator disk that would engage the regulator needle is broken off, long “v” shaped fine to micro-fine scratch on the main plate from the lower case screw area, short scratches next to the upper case screw, mild toning of plate surfaces, around the serial number and stretching wider to the right is an area of dulled haze or etching of the surface finish, steelwork with small spots and webs of oxide, replacement screw on balance cock, barrel bridge and main plate each with a mismatched screw; dial with scattered hls including a cluster at perimeter radiating between 10 and 11, a hl across 7 to the seconds-register, small fracture near edge near 4; fine hands; case front bezel with some very stiff points in its threads that are difficult to progress through without the use of a rubber grip (case will be shipped to its new owner with bezel only tightened to its initial point of resistance rather than threaded through this point and fully flush to the band), case shows hardly any wear, no dents or dings, excellent engine turning detail; tight bow, crown shows very little wear, clean plastic crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $225

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DATE SOLD: 2021-06-03
LOT#: 210603-180

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) American, 15J, 18S, white enamel DS dials, SW-LS, all run though one is slightly sluggish - [1] Aurora Watch Co, gold-filled HC shows medium wear, few scattered fine scratches and scuffs throughout, engraving detail with medium reduction, strips of wear to brass to band and front and rear cover edges, case front lift spring is slightly weak but will open fully, case front opens wide of 90 degrees (to approximately 105 degrees) and will tip slightly inward with gravity, "H.A. Meek. Bedford, Iowa" marked dial with hl at 10:30, faint hl at 12:30, few scattered small and minuscule edge flakes under bezel, extremely faint hl at 6, nickel damascene, rose gilt screws and regulator assembly, s#74567. [2] Aurora Watch Co, HC model mvt cased in sidewinder orientation in nickel OF case, case shows very light wear, few scattered small spots of tarnish and cloudiness, scattered fine scratches and scuffs throughout, shallow dent to center rear, dial with few scattered edge flakes under bezel, gilt mvt, s#61021, ticks slightly sluggishly. [3] peoria Watch Co, mvt marked "Non-Magnetic Watch Co. of America," HC model mvt cased in sidewinder orientation in nickel OF case, case shows little wear, few scattered small spots of tarnish, scattered fine scratches and scuffs throughout, few tiny nicks and dings to band, small ding with shallow dent to upper-right rear, dial with large edge flakes under bezel between 10 and 12, hl at 6, two fine scratches within center-section, small patched chip to lower portion of seconds-register edge, few scattered minuscule edge flakes under bezel, Paillard's patent non-magnetic alloy balance and hairspring, nickel damascene, s#32847.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $325

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DATE SOLD: 2021-06-03
LOT#: 210603-182

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) American, OF cases, white enamel dials, SW-LS, nickel damascene, all run - [1] Waltham, Riverside, 19J, 16S, gold-plated case shows little wear, scattered fine scratches to rear, scattered tiny nicks to band and rear and bezel edges, minuscule sliver and few scattered small spots of wear to brass to rear shoulder edge, SS dial with scratch within center section, hl at 6:30, light edge rub between 3 and 4:30, minuscule edge flake under bezel at 7, few spots of extremely light edge wear, s#17025990, slipped once when winding. [2] Illinois, "Sears Roebuck & Co Special" marked mvt and dial, Grade 64, 17J, 18S, gold-filled case shows medium wear, few fine scratches to shield detail, few scattered tiny nicks to rear and bezel, scattered small shallow dents to rear, reduced engine turning and engraving detail, minuscule slivers of wear to brass starting to form to portions of outermost raised lip of perimeter as well as raised bezel lip adjacent to crystal, thin strips of wear to brass to high points of band, small strips of wear to brass to bow, DS dial with few scattered hls, flake to inner edge of outer chapter at 11:30, small edge flake within seconds-register, fine scratch to outer chapter at 8:30, fine scratch within center section at 9:30, small gouge below center hole, scattered ultra-fine scratches, light edge wear under bezel, s#1297154. [3] peoria Watch Co., "Non-Magnetic Watch Co" marked mvt and dial, 15J, 18S, nickel case shows light to medium wear, scattered fine scratches to rear, scattered small nicks and dings throughout, scratch to right bezel edge, deep gouge to upper-right rear shoulder, scattered spots of tarnish to rear, bezel, and bow, SS dial with hls at 7:30, edge flake under bezel at 2, small yellow stain under bezel at 7, small flake under bezel at 10:30, small flake and short hl under bezel at 12, few fine scratches at 4, minuscule edge flake under bezel at 4:30, hands are slightly out of index, Paillard's patent alloy balance and hairspring, s#35351.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $425

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DATE SOLD: 2021-05-20
LOT#: 210520-150

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "For Railway Service" marked mvt and dial, 15J, 18S, HC model mvt cased in sidewinder orientation in nickel OF display recase, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#18252. From the collection of Dr. Robert Restuccia.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates with few scattered fine and micro-fine scratches, oxide to regulator assembly; dial with few scattered extremely faint hls, few scattered edge flakes under bezel with the largest at 7, some separation to upper portion of seconds-register; fine hands; case shows little wear, a clouding of overall very light tarnish, few scattered tiny nicks along band and bezel edges, no dents; tight bow, crown shows medium wear; good glass crystals.
PRICE SOLD: $650

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DATE SOLD: 2021-04-25
LOT#: 210425-430

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "For Railway Service" marked mvt and dial, 15J, 18S, 4oz coin silver HC recase with attractive engine turning and engraving detail, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, non-magnetic alloy hairspring, mvt marked "Anti-Magnetic," checkerboard pattern nickel damascene, s#15719.
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, fully wound, balance will tick weakly if given a twist and additional pressure is held at crown, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates with mild toning and scattered micro-fine scratches, very minor oxide to regulator assembly; dial with faint hl from 3 to seconds-register, ultra-fine surface scratch to center near 9, scattered negligible edge flakes under bezel; excellent hands; case front lift spring is not making contact with lid through final portion of opening range allowing lid to tip very slightly back toward closed with gravity, case shows very light wear, dent to left rear near shoulder, few dings along band, reduced engine turning and engraving detail, front opens slightly less than 90 degrees; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $600

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DATE SOLD: 2021-03-25
LOT#: 210325-194

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (5) American, makers include two Illinois (one having scarce "Benjamin Franklin" movement private label, but unfortunately without its matching signed dial), one Waltham, one Keystone, and one peoria Watch Co. with "Non-Magnetic Watch Co." movement and dial signature, 11-17J, 18S, gold-filled cases, three OF and two HC, white enamel dials, four run, one is NR. From the collection of Dr. Robert Restuccia.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $800

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DATE SOLD: 2021-01-14
LOT#: 210114-174

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) American, 18S, OF cases, white enamel dials, two run with one slightly sluggishly; an interesting assortment of watches by less common American makers - [1] Aurora Watch Co, "Made Expressly for the USJ Guild" marked mvt, Grade 45, 11J, 18S, nickel case with scenic engraving to rear shows very little wear, very few fine scratches to rear, few scattered tiny nicks to band, scattered spots of light tarnish to rear, band, and bezel, excellent engraving detail, DS dial with scattered faint hls, fracture at edge of seconds-register, scattered edge flakes under bezel between 9 and 3, SW-LS, gilt mvt, s#120726. [2] peoria Watch Co, marked as "Non-Magnetic Watch Co" to mvt and dial, 15J, nickel case shows medium wear, scattered fine scratches, few small nicks to band, few small scattered spots of tarnish, engraving detail with few subtle hints remaining, SS dial with faint hl at 7:30, light edge run under bezel between 10 and 12, small edge flake at center-hole, small edge flake under bezel at 2:30, SW-LS, non-magnetic alloy balance and hairspring, nickel damascene, s#36077, NR, fully wound, balance is very gummy. [3] Lancaster Watch Co, New Era, 7J, coin silver case shows light wear, few fine scratches to rear and bezel, few shallow dents and spots of tarnish to rear edge, engraving detail with areas of partial and full loss, "Lancaster PA" marked dial with faint hls at 10, faint hl at 2:30, scattered specks of dirt, light hand rub within seconds-register, edge flakes under bezel between 11 and 3, light edge wear under bezel, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#95530, ticks slightly sluggishly. [4] Trenton Watch Co, Model 1, 4-7J, nickel case shows light wear, few fine scratches and scuffs to rear, scratches to bezel, thin partial rings of tarnish to rear, band, and bezel, dial with flakes surrounding seconds-hole, scattered edge flakes under bezel, SW-LS, gilt mvt, s#58238, NR, balance moves freely, ticks for a second after a twist.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $500

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DATE SOLD: 2020-12-10
LOT#: 201210-254

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "For Railway Service" marked mvt and dial, 15J, 18S, silver OF original swingout case with threaded dust-proof style crown (advances forward while winding the watch to unthread and release, turns in reverse direction with winding coast to tighten back down), white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, gilt mvt, s#16190. This gilt open face version of the peoria "For Railway Service" is rare, as the vast majority of these movements were made with damascened nickel finish and the larger portion were hunting case model.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, some clouding of gilt tone with some scattered mild spots, third wheel jewel setting is an evident replacement with some associated very slight convexity to surrounding plate surface, oxide to regulator assembly; dial with scattered light hls, small edge flaking under bezel at 12:30 and between 2:30 and 3:30, some perimeter rub under bezel to lower portion; case shows ample wear, some scratches including a group of short scratches to bezel at 9, few shallow dents to rear, nick to bezel at 10, reeding detail of bezel is largely lost; tight bow thinned at top, crown with good threads and shows substantial wear; good glass crystal with some bits of glue excess evident at its seat.
PRICE SOLD: $550

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DATE SOLD: 2020-05-21
LOT#: 200521-189

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) American, 18S, OF cases, white enamel dials, SW-LS, three run - [1] Columbus, "New Columbus" marked mvt, 16J, 4oz coin silver swingout case shows light wear, indents from bow, many scattered fine scratches, "New Columbus 16 Jewels" marked DS dial is loose and has one faint hl between 10 and 11, small edge chip under bezel at setting lever, very faint hl between 2 and 3, missing seconds-hand, seconds-hand post (fourth wheel arbor) is present, two-tone gilt and nickel damascene, s#283164, runs, movement is very tight in case and may cause damage if opened to photograph. [2] peoria Watch Co, 15J, HC model movement cased in sidewinder orientation in nickel swingout case, case shows ample wear, few scattered dings and dents, areas of full loss to gold inlaid train detail, SS dial with scattered edge flakes under bezel, hl near 11, s#9990, NR. [3] Aurora, "Made expressly for the USJ Guild," 15J, HC model movement cased in sidewinder orientation in 3 oz coin silver clamshell swingout case, case shows light to medium wear, few scattered dents, few areas of full loss to engraving detail, "Wilber R Peterson" marked DS dial with few hls, edge rub under bezel, s#140547, runs. [4] Aurora, "Made expressly for the USJ Guild," 15J, HC model movement cased in sidewinder orientation in nickel case, case shows medium wear, few scattered small dings, "T.R. Staley, Pittston, Pa." marked SS dial with few scattered faint hls, few scattered edge flakes under bezel, s#45922, runs.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $450

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DATE SOLD: 2020-04-02
LOT#: 200402-205

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) Non-Magnetic signed watches with Paillard's patent alloy balance and hairspring, SW-LS, all run - [1] Swiss, marked "Geneva N.M. Watch Co," Ltd, 53mm, gold-filled HC with deceptive 14K mark inside cuvette, case shows light wear, scratch marks inside rear, cuvette entirely worn to brass, scratches and acid stain from gold testing inside cuvette, acid stain from gold testing inside front, flawless white enamel SS dial, bent minute hand, lever escapement with capped escape wheel, 18J, wolf's tooth winding, nickel damascene, s#5681, missing one tooth on the main wheel but still winds. [2] peoria Watch Co, marked "Non-Magnetic Watch Co," 15J, 18S, HC model mvt in sidewinder orientation in gold-filled OF recase showing medium wear, two dents to rear, some wear to brass, brassy bow, white enamel DS dial with edge chip at 11, gold jewel settings, nickel damascene, s#40463. [3] peoria Watch Co, marked "Non-Magnetic Watch Co," 15J, 18S, gold-filled HC recase shows medium wear, wear to brass at all high spots, engine turning mostly lost, some dings and minor dents to rear, white enamel DS dial with some hls, gilt mvt, s#26594, ticks a bit sluggishly, speeds up with excess pressure applied to crown, hands touch each other and need adjustment to not stop watch when this happens. [4] Illinois, marked "Paillard Non-Magnetic Watch Co," 17J, 18S, HC model mvt in sidewinder orientation in chrome-plated base metal OF recase showing very little wear, white enamel DS dial has three faint hls, nickel damascene, s#1276827.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $425

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DATE SOLD: 2020-01-09
LOT#: 200109-134

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) American, 18S, enamel dials, SW-LS, all are running - [1] Hampden, Special Railway, 17J, gold-filled HC shows medium to ample wear, some wear to brass at the high spots, one scratch to the back, front cover opens slightly too wide, one dent to the cuvette, presentation on the cuvette "H.M. Wilson, Massillon, O, March 21, '96," very unusual engraved bezel, white enamel SS dial is nearly flawless, broken minute hand, two-tone gilt and nickel damascene, s#861595. [2] Illinois, Grade 106, Model 3, 17J, gold-filled OF recase shows medium to ample wear, engine turning shows heavy wear at the shoulders, a bit of wear to brass on the band and high spots of the covers, white enamel DS dial has hls at 1, between 5 and 6, and also a fracture at lower right of center section, transitional SW-LS with retained KW arbor, Wheeler's Patent regulator, nickel damascene, s#324254. [3] Columbus, Railway King, 16J, HC model mvt cased in sidewinder orientation in nickel OF case showing heavy wear, white enamel DS dial with train image has hls, fractures and edge chips, two-tone gilt and nickel damascene, s#221066, broken regulator. [4] peoria Watch Co., "Non-Magnetic Watch Co" signed mvt and dial, gold-filled swingout recase shows medium to ample wear, some wear to brass to pendant, white enamel DS dial has fractures between 3 and 4, hls at 6, 11 and 12, edge chips between 1 and 2, nickel damascene, s#36368.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $700

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DATE SOLD: 2019-09-12
LOT#: 190912-96

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "For Railway Service" marked mvt, 15J, 18S, gold-filled HC recase, cuvette with presentation engraving, "peoria Watch Co." marked white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, non-magnetic alloy hairspring and mvt is marked "Non-Magnetic Spg", checkerboard pattern nickel damascene, s#17503.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running and setting but case stem is broken so mvt function tested with a stem while uncased, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some fine scratches; dial with light hl across seconds-register, mild hand rub within seconds-register; case with broken stem, case shows little wear, two small dings at upper left rear shoulder, good overall engraving and engine turning detail with reduction and some small portions of loss of engine turning at shoulders, cuvette with small amount of play at its hinge; tight bow, crowm shows light wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $425

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DATE SOLD: 2019-08-01
LOT#: 190801-127

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) - [1] Rockford, Grade 910, 21J, 18S, gold-filled OF case shows light to medium wear with some thin slivers of wear to brass around sides, near flawless white enamel DS dial with minuscule edge nick under bezel at 5:30, SW-LS, s#512548, running. [2] Waltham, Crescent St, Model 1892, 21J, 18S, gold-filled OF case with attractive engraving to rear shows light wear, near flawless white enamel DS dial with some mild fine scratches, SW-LS, s#10019750, running. [3] peoria Watch Co, marked "Non-Magnetic Watch Co" on mvt and dial, case with patriotic eagle and shield engraving on rear shows light to medium wear, strip of wear to brass on bottom of band, wear to brass in areas of pendant, some dings on band, white enamel DS dial with some faint outer chapter hls, few small edge flakes under bezel, SW-LS, s#45558, running, missing a case screw. [4] Elgin, Swiss Made, Grade 867, 17J, 16S, gold-plated OF Elgin marked case shows very little wear, fine scratches to rear, near flawless painted metal dial, SW-SS, s#S910598 within case.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $700

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DATE SOLD: 2019-05-09
LOT#: 190509-128

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) American, 18S, gold-filled cases with engravings, white enamel dials, two run - [1] Waltham, Model 1883, 17J, OF case with glazed mvt observation cover, case shows light wear, small ding on band, scattered fine scratches, DS dial has faint hl near 9, SW-SS, beautiful gilt damascene, s#5085036, NR, ticks for a few moments and then stops, overhaul needed. [2] Columbus, 16J, HC model mvt in sidewinder orientation in OF case showing medium wear, rings of brass, SS dial has scattered very faint hls, few tiny edge flakes under bezel, SW-LS, two-tone gilt and nickel damascene, s#77364, runs, missing small adjustment screw in regulator. [3] Columbus, 15J, OF case shows medium wear, some near full loss on engraving detail, scattered spots of wear to brass, DS dial with log-style numerals has scattered hls and few scratches and flakes, most flakes under bezel, SW-SS, nickel damascene, s#166154, NR, ticks and then stops, overhaul needed. [4] peoria Watch Co, signed as Non-Magnetic Watch Co, 15J, fluted HC case shows light wear, front opens slightly wide of 90 degrees and does not close fully flush, few tiny dings, brassy bezel and few spots of brass, near flawless SS dial has few minuscule edge flakes under bezel, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#33777, runs.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $550

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DATE SOLD: 2019-04-11
LOT#: 190411-84

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) American, cases showing light wear, two run - [1] Hamilton, "Blomstrom & Peterson" private label marked dial, Grade 940, 21J, gold-filled OF case with attractive stage scene on rear, excellent engraving detail, few spots of full loss to engine turning detail, dial has small edge flake under bezel at lever, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, s#589586, runs. [2] peoria Watch Co, signed "Non-Magnetic Watch Co" on mvt and dial, 15J, gold-filled OF case with floral engraving and house scene on rear, tiny ding inside rear, engraving detail shows medium reduction, crystal is missing, dial has short hl at 6 and a small flake at the center hole, missing second-hand (post is present), broken hour hand, s#38201, runs, comes with a 13-inch gold-filled fancy chain with t-bar, fob, and slider with black enamel details. [3] Elgin, 7J, OF model mvt cased on a two-tone sterling silver and gold-filled HC with multicolor gold-filled floral and shield cartouche inlays, excellent engraving detail, spots of tarnish, near flawless white enamel SS dial has tiny crack above seconds-register and under bezel near 12, s#27721826, NR, bad balance staff, heavy oxide on mvt, comes with 7-inch incomplete gold-filled chain that is brassy and has a few broken or mangled links.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $550

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DATE SOLD: 2019-02-14
LOT#: 190214-38

DESCRIPTION: Horological assortment (30) - [1] peoria Watch Co mvt and dial, 15J, 18S, HC model mvt, white enamel SS dial with some edge chipping, SW-LS, gilt mvt, s#9990, NR, fully wound, balance is gummy and overbanked. [2 to 6] Five cased PW, three American, two European, two silver cases, two gold-filled cases, one nickel, some with missing and/or broken items as pictured (crystals, hands, case hinges, etc.), the "Non-Magnetic Watch Co" ticks when wound but mainspring likely broken as it winds endlessly, other four are NR. [7 to 14] Eight mvts, seven for men's PW and one for lady's pendant watch, seven American, one European which is a chronograph, all with dials (one missing its seconds-register), some are missing hands as pictured, all NR. [15 to 28] Fourteen American PW cases, 18S and 16S, eight are nickel, three are gold-filled, two are chrome-plated base metal, one is silver-filled, some are missing items (crystals, crowns, stems, bows, sleeves) as pictured. [29] PW shaped locket with a man's picture inside, silver-plated. [30] Miscellaneous additional material as pictured including PW chains, fobs, a watch stand, a sleeve wrench, mvt dust rings, plastic crystals, keys, and a few other assorted parts and items.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $450

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DATE SOLD: 2018-10-18
LOT#: 181018-97

DESCRIPTION: Lot (4) American, three Aurora and one peoria, three complete watches and one mvt, 18S, only the mvt runs - [1] Aurora, 15J, gold filled OF case with a Dueber guarantee paper that is torn, case has medium wear, one dent on the band, white enamel SS dial has some hls, SW-SS, gilt mvt, s#54590, NR, ticks with pressure added to the spring. [2] Aurora, 11-15J, HC model mvt cased in sidewinder orientation in a nickel OF recase with light wear, missing its crystal, white enamel SS dial has hls and edge-chips at 5, missing the hands, posts for hands are present, SW-LS, gilt mvt, s#123284, NR, balance wheel is not moving freely. [3] peoria, marked "Non Magnetic Watch Co" on dial and mvt, 15J, gold filled OF swingout recase with medium to ample wear, one dent on the back cover, some brass showing, white enamel DS dial with edge chips at 2 and 4, SW-LS, nickel damascene mvt, s#37569, NR, balance wheel not moving freely, missing a case screw so must be handled carefully so mvt does not fall out of case. [4] Mvt only: Aurora, 7J, HC model mvt, white enamel SS dial with many hls, SW-SS, gilt mvt, s#116327, runs.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $325

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DATE SOLD: 2018-09-23
LOT#: 1802-171

DESCRIPTION: Straight line lever escapement model, marked "Made by H-V Kyle Feb 1898", measuring 114mm x 68mm, beautifully engraved and chased, escapement with counterpoise, uncut mono-metallic balance wheel, faceted red endstone on balance cock. Comes with a padded box and with an attractive custom-made key that incorporates a gold-plated Indian head cent. H.V. Kyle is mentioned in a July 22nd, 1898 issue of a Fox Lake, Wisconsin periodical titled "The Representative" as having been working "for some weeks" for the local jeweler Murphy Bros. and that additionally "he will attend the Bradley Polytechnic Institute at peoria again this fall." From this it can be inferred that the present escapement model was likely produced during Kyle's time at Bradley the previous season. By 1899, H.V. Kyle is mentioned in "The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review" as having opened a jewelry store in his home town of Augusta, Wisconsin.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some gilt loss to the lower portion of bridge work; box is well worn and the upper portion is damaged with some cracks and with one side detached and missing some small portions; key is excellent.
PRICE SOLD: $1,500

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DATE SOLD: 2018-05-06
LOT#: 1801-399

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria, "For Railway Service" marked on mvt and dial, 15J, 18S, gold-filled OF recase with initials engraved on rear, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, gilt mvt, s#16116. In our experience, this gilt version of the peoria For Railway Service movement appears to be signficantly scarcer than the nickel finish version of this movement.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some mild spotting and clouding in areas of the gilt plates; dial with scattered hls, edge chip at setting lever area, edge flake near 10, small flake at lower rim of seconds-register hole; excellent hands; case bezel is scraping against mvt setting lever causing the lid to become stuck at times if fully threaded closed and when unstuck after some effort to have a "scratchy" feel when opening (mvt would be well served to be transferred to another case), case shows light wear, profuse micro-fine scratches to exterior, initials crudely scratched inside rear, dent to upper part of rear; bow pivots freely, crown shows light wear; glass crystal with a scratch toward its edge.
PRICE SOLD: $550

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DATE SOLD: 2018-05-06
LOT#: 1801-400

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria, "For Railway Service" marked on mvt and dial, 15J, 18S, gold-filled original Keystone HC with a Giles Anti-Magnetic Shield cuvette, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, checkerboard pattern nickel damascene, s#15636.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, few micro-fine scratches; dial with scattered hls; near mint hands; case shows ample wear, mild dent to upper rear, substantially reduced engraving detail, wear to brass to lower rear and on band; tight gold-plated nickel replacement bow with substantial plating loss, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $500

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DATE SOLD: 2018-03-08
LOT#: 180308-81

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (2) American, 18S, gold-filled cases, SW-LS, both running - [1] Columbus, Railway King, 16-17J, HC model mvt cased as sidewinder in OF case with very light wear and excellent engraving detail to vermicelli pattern around sides, missing small screw on rear of pendant, brass bow, thick glass crystal with scratches and edge chip, dial with numerous hls, two-tone gilt and nickel damascene, s#357419, center jewel setting is a replacement with some marring, mvt has a few mismatched screws. [2] peoria Watch Co, "Non-Magnetic Watch Co" marked mvt, 15J, HC with medium wear and reduced engraving detail, wear to brass on band, initials on front shield, front lid opening a bit wide of 90 degrees and having a mild dent at center, "Non-Magnetic" marked dial with added photo emulsion of a young woman, hl from center to 12, small flakes to upper part of center hole, nickel damascene, s#40234, blued hairspring may be replacement of a typical white original, missing regulator spring, mismatched case screw, this mvt with gold jewel settings and complex damascene represents the highest grade that peoria produced under the Non-Magnetic Watch Co label.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $375

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DATE SOLD: 2018-03-08
LOT#: 180308-84

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (2) peoria Watch Co, 18S, HC, white enamel SS dials, SW-LS, nickel damascene with anti-magnetic hairsprings, one runs - [1] "J.C. Woelfle, Special, Anti-Magnetic Spring, peoria Ills" marked mvt, 11J, gold-filled case with engraving of bird on rear, case shows light wear, factory marked dial with hls at 5 and 7, edge chip at 6, s#20118, runs. [2] "Eynatten's Standard, Anti-Magnetic, peoria Ills" marked mvt, 15J, coin silver case with medium wear, missing crystal, "Fred Eynatten, peoria Ills" marked dial with numerous hls, NR, balance is gummy.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $325

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DATE SOLD: 2018-03-08
LOT#: 180308-89

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (2) peoria Watch Co, 18S, OF cases, white enamel SS dials, SW-LS, one ticking sluggishly - [1] OF model mvt, 4 ounce silver case with several deep dings on rear (one breaking the surface), dial with some edge chips or flakes outside the minute chapter, hl running through center, gilt mvt, s#12372, ticks sluggishly, gummy balance. [2] HC model mvt cased as sidewinder in nickel case, dial with hls at 4, fine scratch at 6, nickel damascene, s#23222, NR, balance is gummy.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $350

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DATE SOLD: 2018-02-08
LOT#: 180208-57

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (2) American, 18S, nickel OF display cases, SW-LS, both ticking - [1] peoria Watch Co, signed "Non-Magnetic Watch Co" on dial and mvt, 15J, case with snap off bezels, some dings, flawless white enamel DS dial, GJS, non-magnetic balance and hairspring, gold and white metal (possibly platinum) balance screws, fancy nickel damascene, s#44250, this mvt represents the highest grade that peoria produced with the Non-Magnetic Watch Co signature. [2] Rockford, Model 5, 15J, marked "Adjusted", HC model mvt cased as sidewinder in OF display case made from bezels of two separate cases, case is lightly spotted, white enamel SS dial with only a small edge flake at 3, gilt mvt, s#35458, the "Adjusted" marking is quite scarce in this Model 5 mvt.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $400

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DATE SOLD: 2018-02-08
LOT#: 180208-79

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) peoria Watch Co, signed "Non-Magnetic Watch Co of America" on mvts, 15J, 18S, OF cases, SW-LS, Paillard's Patent non-magnetic balance and hairspring, two ticking - [1] Gold-filled case with brassy band and detail worn smooth, brassy bow pivots freely, white enamel SS dial with only a few small edge flakes, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#20468, ticking. [2] 5 ounce coin silver case with tight bow and well worn brass crown, white enamel DS dial with multiple hls, edge flake at 3, nickel damascene, s#36802, ticking. [3] Nickel display case with some spotting and tarnish, white enamel SS dial with multiple hls, edge chipping between 4 and 5, gilt mvt, s#12463, NR, broken balance.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $325

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DATE SOLD: 2018-01-25
LOT#: 180125-84

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (2) peoria Watch Co, 'Standard Anti-Magnetic' marked mvts with white colored non-magnetic alloy hairsprings, 15J, 18S, white enamel SS dials, SW-LS, nickel damascene, both ticking - [1] Gold-filled HC with floral decoration showing light to medium wear, tight bow, dial with edge flakes outside minute chapter, s#15028. [2] HC model mvt cased as sidewinder in nickel OF case with small town scene on rear, reduced engraving detail, tight bow, dial with edge flakes outside the minute chapter, fine scratch at 3, s#17285.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $400

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DATE SOLD: 2018-01-25
LOT#: 180125-86

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (2) peoria Watch Co, 15J, 18S, SW-LS, nickel damascene, both ticking - [1] "Hairspring & Escapement Non-Magnetic" marked on mvt, 5 ounce coin silver HC with several dings, "Non-Magnetic Watch Co" marked white enamel DS dial with edge chip near 10, s#4486. [2] Gold-filled display case set with what appear to be garnets at one-hour increments around the band, substantial wear to base-metal, brassy bow pivots freely, white enamel SS dial with multiple hls, some edge flakes to lower right, s#13047.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $450

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DATE SOLD: 2018-01-25
LOT#: 180125-92

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (2) Fredonia and peoria, 11J, 18S, HC, white enamel SS dials, gilt mvts, one ticking - [1] Fredonia Watch Co, mvt marked 'Empire Watch Co,' nickel case with dents and dings, engine turning detail worn smooth, retains original Dueber Watch Case Co warranty paper, dial with hls and edge chip at 4, s#10492, ticking. [2] peoria Watch Co, coin silver case with initials, greatly reduced engraving detail and multiple dings, 'J.C. Woelfle, peoria Ill' marked dial with chips in seconds-register, s#10309, NR, balance swings freely.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $425

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DATE SOLD: 2018-01-11
LOT#: 180111-68

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (2) peoria Watch Co, 15J, 18S, GF cases, SW-LS, gilt mvts with antimagnetic hairsprings, both ticking - [1] "For Railway Service" marked mvt, OF case with substantial wear through to brass, tight nickel replacement bow, WE-SSD with chipping in seconds-register and scattered hls elsewhere, hls at 5 and through the center, s#16291. [2] HC shows light wear, missing crystal, WE-DSD with multiple hls, s#9585, mvt missing a plate screw.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $450

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DATE SOLD: 2017-11-30
LOT#: 171130-83

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, 18S, highly decorated GF false box hinge HC, SW-LS, WE-SSD marked "J C Woelfle, peoria, Ills," capped lever escapement, 15J, NI damascene mvt marked "Anti Magnetic Spring," s#7318.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, numerous MFS and spotting, oxide on the regulator and screws; near mint dial with light surface spotting and MFS; mint hands; case shows hardly any wear, MFS, no dents, back with two dings, crisp detail is sharp to the touch; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; clean plastic crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $450

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DATE SOLD: 2017-11-30
LOT#: 171130-101

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) American, 18S, OF NI cases, SW-LS, all ticking - [1] peoria Watch Co, signed "Non-Magnetic Watch Co" on dial and mvt, 15J, recase with dents on rear, WE-DSD with perimeter chipping between 1 and 2, flake above seconds-register hole, outer chapter hl at 4, GJS, non-magnetic balance and hairspring, gold and white metal (possibly platinum) balance screws, fancy NI damascene, s#44078, this mvt represents the highest grade that peoria produced with the Non-Magnetic Watch Co signature and this particular example has one of the most attractive damascenes we have seen with this grade. [2] Waltham, U S Watch Co, 17J, original case shows light wear, WE-DSD with numerous scattered hls including a cluster left of the signature, NI damascene, s#132794. [3] Aurora, "Extra" marked mvt, 11J, recase shows medium wear, WE-SSD with many scattered edge flakes or chips, gilt mvt, s#30518.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $350

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DATE SOLD: 2017-10-19
LOT#: 171019-125

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (2) Non Magnetic Watch Co, GF OF recases, SW-LS, 15J, NI damascene mvt with Paillard's patent balance and hairspring, both run - [1] peoria Watch Co, 18S, case showing very little brass, brassy bow, WE-DSD with edge-chips and one center chip, also some faint hls, mvt marked "adjusted," s#36951. [2] Swiss, 16S, swing-out side-winder with a tiny bit of brass and a few dings, WE-SSD with fractures, edge-chips and hls, s#200902.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $190

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DATE SOLD: 2017-09-14
LOT#: 170914-137

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (5) American & a Swiss-made, all tick upon winding - [1] Swiss made 18J mvt marked "Non-Magnetic Watch Co of America, Paillard's Patent Balance & Spring," 16S, HC model mvt cased as sidewinder in NI OF case, SW-SS, WE-SSD, 20J, s#56994. [2] peoria Watch Co marked "Non-Magnetic Watch Co of America, Paillard's Patent," 18S, HC model mvt cased as sidewinder in NI OF case having a thick glass crystal with scratches, SW-LS, WE-SSD has one tiny chip at lever, 15J, s#34295, one casescrew missing. [3] Aurora, 18S, gilt HC recase, SW-LS, WE-SSD, 7J, s#115963. [4] Keystone, Dust Proof model, 18S, GF HC recase with front lid opening past 90 degrees, SW-LS, WE-SSD with multiple hls, 15J, s#353952. [5] South Bend, Grade 291, 16S, NI OF case, SW-SS, WE-DSD with multiple hls, 17J, s#385341.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $325

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DATE SOLD: 2017-08-31
LOT#: 170831MDA-127

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria, "For Railway Service" on mvt and dial, 18S, GF OF "BWCCo, Granger" recase, SW-LS, WE-SSD, 15J, checkerboard pattern NI damascene, s#18657. From the collection of Mack Davis.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, tiny oxide specks on regulator; dial has some faint hls, fracture at 1; excellent Breguet style hands; case shows light wear, three dents on the edge of the back cover, excellent decoration detail a bit worn on the bottom of the band; bow pivots freely, crown shows medium wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $550

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DATE SOLD: 2017-08-17
LOT#: 170817-45

DESCRIPTION: Mvt only - peoria, signed "Non-Magnetic Watch Co of America," OF model, 18S, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, Paillard's Patent non-magnetic alloy balance and hairspring, 15J, gilt mvt, s#16538. Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine plus mvt condition overall, discolored spot at upper part of barrel bridge, some lesser spots elsewhere; dial with scattered hls, small surface flaking outside minute chapter between 7 and 8; excellent hands.
PRICE SOLD: $60

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DATE SOLD: 2017-08-17
LOT#: 170817-46

DESCRIPTION: Mvt only - peoria, signed "Non-Magnetic Watch Co of America," OF model, 18S, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, Paillard's Patent non-magnetic alloy balance and hairspring, 15J, NI damascene, s#20576. Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, broken balance staff, fine plus mvt condition overall, one barrel bridge screw missing, casescrews missing, oxide spots on regulators assembly; dial with long hls; minute hand missing, excellent hour and seconds hands.
PRICE SOLD: $80

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DATE SOLD: 2017-05-11
LOT#: 170511-98

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) American 18S with WE-SSD - [1] United States Watch Co, Marion, Edwin Rollo, SW-button-set, nickel OF recase modified with addition of setting push on band, 11-15J, gilt mvt, s#110825, GRO, crown must be pushed in while turning to wind or set, crown & stem pull out completely from case without much resistance. [2] Hampden, "Boston Watch Co" marked on dial and mvt, KWKS, 11J, NI damascene, nickel OF case, s#182781, ticking with small balance error in flat. [3] peoria Watch Co, private label mvt signed "Rochat's Standard, Jersey City, NJ," dial signed "C G Rochat, Jersey City, NJ," mvt also marked "Anti-Magnetic," NI damascene, s#14514, NR, wound tight, will tick for a few moments when given a twist.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $325

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DATE SOLD: 2017-03-16
LOT#: 170316-112

DESCRIPTION: PW and mvt lot (5) All 18S, 19th century - [1] Fredonia, Quick Beat, 11-15J, nickel OF recase, s#3285, ticks weakly and temporarily when given a twist, OH needed. [2] Illinois, Howard Bros Independent Fredonia NY, 11J, original silver OF case with Howard Bros "HB" marking, original gilt and nickel mvt combination, s#143235, NR, wound tight, balance gummy, case missing push assembly and bow. [3] Aurora, 15J, CPBM recase, fifth pinion model, marked "Adjusted," s#75529, GRO. [4] Aurora, 15J, nickel OF recase, s#45629, ticks for a few moments when given a twist on a full wind. [5] peoria, mvt only, marked "Anti-Magnetic," 15J, s#15758, dial has faint trace of removed "United States Watch Co" signature, NR, mainspring likely broken, balance gummy. Wing Collection.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available. These watches have not been serviced, timed or tested.
PRICE SOLD: $700

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DATE SOLD: 2016-11-03
LOT#: 161103-73

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria, Standard Anti-Magnetic, private label for "Henry Reis, Davenport, Ia" marked on dial and mvt, 18S, GF recased HC, SW-LS, WE-DSD, lever escapement with half-toothed regulator disk, 15J adjusted, concentric pattern NI damascene, s#7648.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, no letter blacking; dial hls at 6 and 10; fine hands, minute bent; case shows medium wear, weak lift-spring, some MFS, no dents, two pinpoint dings, most ET detail gone; tight solid gold bow quite thinned at top, crown shows medium wear and break; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $300

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DATE SOLD: 2016-11-03
LOT#: 161103-77

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria, private label for "Henry Reis, Davenport, IA" marked on dial and mvt, 18S, nickel display case, sidewinder format, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement with half toothed regulator disk, 15J, gilt mvt (see condition report) marked "Anti-Magnetic-Spring," s#10279. Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: GRO, fair movement condition overall, the plates now devoid of any plating but showing damascene pattern; dial with hls; near mint hands; case shows very little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystals.
PRICE SOLD: $160

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DATE SOLD: 2016-08-18
LOT#: 160818-72

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, marked "Hairspring & Escapement Non-Magnetic" on barrel plate, 18S, GF OF false box-hinged original case, SW-LS, WE-DSD, 15J, ribbed pattern NI damascene, #20352. Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine-plus mvt condition overall, sparse microspeckle, no oxide; dial fractures at 4 and 11; hands mint; case shows light wear, brass edges and highlights, few MFS, no dents or dings, detail smoothing over at shoulders; gold bow tight, crown shows medium wear and break; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $425

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DATE SOLD: 2016-06-23
LOT#: 160623-82

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria, Non-Magnetic Watch Co of America, Paillard's Patent Balance & Spring, 18S, GP recased HC, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, ribbed pattern NI damascene center, s#34274.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, very cloudy plates; dial has hls on left of seconds dial; excellent hands; case shows light wear now rendering it all brass externally, few MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail; bow pivots freely, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $300

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DATE SOLD: 2015-12-17
LOT#: 151217-80

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co for Railway Service, Anti-Magnetic, 18S, very heavy warranted 14K true box-hinged MWCCo recased HC with gold cuvette, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement with half-toothed regulator disk, antimagnetic HS, 15J, checkerboard center pattern NI damascene, s#15812. Gross weight of assembled watch 105.1 dwt (163.4 g). Considered a one-star watch in the Complete Guide, here in great case.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus mvt condition overall, minor speckle and etching to plates; dial has barely noticeable hl at 5; mint hands; case shows hardly any wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail, the shield expertly and intricately engraved over to conceal a prior monogram, tastefully executed; tight bow, crown shows little wear but incipient break; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $2,400

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DATE SOLD: 2015-11-05
LOT#: 151105-97

DESCRIPTION: APW - Non Magnetic Watch Co, peoria, Paillard's patent, 18S, HC mvt in sidewinder format in nickel alloy OF display case, SW-LS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, 15J, GJS, Aesthetic pattern NI damascene, s#40437. Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, some MFS, oil staining; dial with one hl and some fine scratches; excellent hands; case shows very little wear, few MFS, no dents but some pin dings; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystals.
PRICE SOLD: $200

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DATE SOLD: 2015-11-05
LOT#: 151105-98

DESCRIPTION: APW - Non Magnetic Watch Co, peoria, Paillard's patent, private label, marked "Wm P Hanson, Belle Plaine, Iowa" on mvt with name only on dial, 18S, HC mvt in sidewinder format in nickel alloy OF display recase, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, ribbed pattern NI damascene, s#34372. Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall; dial with hls, edge chips mostly covered by bezel; minute hand missing tip; case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystals.
PRICE SOLD: $160

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DATE SOLD: 2015-11-05
LOT#: 151105-99

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, 18S, 3 oz class coin silver OF recase, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement with half-toothed regulator disk, 15J, gilt mvt, s#3793, circa 1886. Gross weight of assembled watch dwt 107.3 (166.9 g). Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, some tarnishing and oil stains, sparse microspeckle, fine mvt condition overall; dial with many hls; excellent hands; case shows light wear, some MFS, one soft dent on the back cover; bow tight, worn center, crown shows medium wear and break; glass crystal profusely scratched.
PRICE SOLD: $170

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DATE SOLD: 2015-10-22
LOT#: 151022-98

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, private label, "Loomis' Standard Anti-Magnetic, Carrolton, Ill" marked mvt, "L W Loomis" marked dial, 18S, HC mvt in sidewinder format in nickel alloy display case, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement with half-toothed regulator disk, 15J, concentric pattern NI damascene, s#7748. Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; perfect dial; excellent hands; case shows hardly any wear, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings; tight bow, unworn, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystals.
PRICE SOLD: $375

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DATE SOLD: 2015-10-04
LOT#: 1502-188

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "Superior Quality," made for J C Woelfle of peoria, Illinois, who was not only a watch and clock dealer in the city, but a founding stockholder who served on the board of directors for the peoria Watch Co at the time Crossman wrote his book, 18S, 14K original HC with Woelfle's signature engraved on the gold cuvette, his monogram on the front, SW-LS, curious yellow custom dial with moose-head marked "J C Woelfle from peoria Watch Co," barrel plate marked "J C Woelfle, Anti-Magnetic, Superior Quality, peoria, Ill," lever escapement with half-toothed regulator disk, 15J, parquet pattern NI damascene center with microwave surrounds, s#7646. Gross weight of assembled watch 86.6 dwt (134.7 g). Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall; dial rubbed, would appear to have been made later; hands excellent; case shows light wear, few MFS, no dents, one sharp ding in band, ET detail vanishing at shoulders; bow tight, mild thinning in center, crown shows light wear and long break; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $1,900

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DATE SOLD: 2015-10-04
LOT#: 1502-559

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "Anti-Magnetic Superior Quality," 18S, GF recased HC, SW-LS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, half-toothed regulator disk, 15J, concentric pattern NI damascene, s#4224, circa 1886. Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, light oxide on disk; dial has one hl and two repairs on either side of the seconds dial; fair hands, hour slightly bent; case shows ample wear, edge and band brassing, some MFS, no dents, one ding that shows brass, most detail has worn off; tight new bow, crown shows ample wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $750

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DATE SOLD: 2015-10-04
LOT#: 1502-560

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, 18S, YGF HC with floral and songbird design, SW-LS, WE-DSD, lever escapement with half-toothed regulator disk, 15J, NI damascene mvt marked "Superior Quality" and "Anti-Magnetic," s#4177. A scarce marked original example of the rare antimagnetic Fredonias showing from 1-3 stars in the Shugart reference. Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial perfect in the visible area; excellent hands; case shows very light wear, small brassing on pendant only, some MFS, shallow dent on case back, nearly complete detail with only some ET fading out, front cover opens slightly past 90 degrees, back does not snap tightly; tight gold bow barely thinned at top, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $1,200

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DATE SOLD: 2015-10-04
LOT#: 1502-561

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, private label marked "Henry Reis for Railway Service, Davenport, IA" on mvt, name and place on dial, 18S, coin silver Leader recased HC, SW-LS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, 15J, checkerboard center pattern NI damascene, s#17045. Gross weight of assembled watch 92.4 dwt (143.7 g). Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, near mint mvt condition overall, some MFS only; dial has hl through center; near mint hands; case shows medium wear, some MFS, a few small soft dents, front opens slightly past 90 degrees, smooth wear to detail vanishing in some areas; tight, slightly thinned bow, new crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $700

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DATE SOLD: 2015-10-04
LOT#: 1502-562

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, rare factory worker's watch marked only "Finished by Adelaide Landas" and "Adjusted," 18S, HC mvt in sidewinder format in nickel alloy Hamilton OF display case, SW-LS, unsigned WE-DSD, lever escapement with half-toothed regulator disk, concentric multi-wave pattern NI damascene, s#33957, according to the collector, presumably marked within. Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall save for a large corrosion spot on the plate; dial with one light hl between 3 and 4; hands excellent morning glory style; clean display case shows little wear; bow tight, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $300

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DATE SOLD: 2015-04-30
LOT#: 150430-13

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "For Railway Service" marked on dial and mvt, "Anti-Magnetic" marked on mvt, 18S, 3 oz class coin silver recased HC, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement with Paillard patent antimagnetic alloy balance and white HS, half toothed regulator disk, 15J, checkerboard pattern NI damascene center with short-wave surrounds, s#15791.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, some darkness and tarnish, scratches; dial with filled damage below seconds, fractures across from 8 to 4; hands near mint, slight rubbing to hour shaft; case shows medium wear, some MFS, some light dents or dings, especially to back, all detail fading or vanishing; bow pivots freely, crown shows abundant smooth wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $550

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DATE SOLD: 2015-04-16
LOT#: 150416-9

DESCRIPTION: APW - Rockford grade 62, "Russell & Lyon's Railway," private label signature on dial only, 18S, nickel alloy OF SB&B recase, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 17J, Aesthetic style NI damascene with half-florette surrounds, s#416830. Gross weight of assembled watch 108.1 dwt (168.1 g). Russell & Lyons were full service jewelers in Jacksonville, Illinois, a railway hub, their retail business referred to in many ads of the period as a known location, but with limited advertising of their own. The collector who originally researched this stated that they were RR inspectors for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, the Chicago, peoria & St Louis, and other lines. An immediate search confirms Jacksonville as an active hub for the Chicago, peoria & St Louis Railroad, with its varied and complex history and associated line names. We do not know if there is confirmatory evidence of Russell & Lyon as "official" inspectors for any of the many potential railroad lines in that area, and we have not yet found supporting advertising by the company to that effect. But the exsistence of a few surviving examples of this known contract certainly shows that they did market to RR workers and undoubtedly serviced their timepieces, and examples from other US manufacturers show the company name was used on watches for different markets.
CONDITION: Mvt: Ticking sluggishly due to dry oil, excellent mvt condition overall; dial is free of hls but has edge chip at 7 that takes out part of the 35-minute graphic; hands excellent, minor rubbing; case shows light wear, the bezel must have been stuck at one time, as there is a poorly plugged hole in the knurling and other scratches indicating use of a graver to knock the bezel loose; case shows few MFS otherwise, no dents, a few minor back dings, complete detail save for the gouges on the bezel; bow tight, crown shows medium wear; good glass crystal. The bezel plug can be knocked out, the hole opened with a broach, plugged with a nickel hinge pin, cut off, riveted, smoothed, and the detail restored using a screwdriver blade as a punch, a fun little job for those of us who enjoy such work.
PRICE SOLD: $250

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DATE SOLD: 2015-04-02
LOT#: 150402-15

DESCRIPTION: APW - Illinois Bunn Special with model correct private label dial for "J Euteneuer, Havana, Ill," 18S, nickel alloy OF SB&B recase retaining internal gilding only, SW-LS, WE Gothic DSD, fully capped lever escapement, GJS, 21J, radiant step pattern NI damascene, s#1905120. Gross weight of assembled watch 98.4 dwt (153.1 g). Jacob Euteneuer, Jr was a watchmaker and jeweler in Havana, Illinois who purchased the business started by Jacob Sr, a watchmaker educated in Paris. Here are excerpts from both obituaries from the Mason County Democrat, contributed to Genealogytrails.com by Deanna Dougherty: "Jacob Euteneuer, Sr, was born in Eberfeld, Germany, Aug 7, 1811, and died at his residence at Havana, Ill, October 3 1891, in his eighty-first year. He learned his trade of watch-maker and jeweler in Paris and possessing considerable means, he invested several thousand dollars in material for jewelers and watch-makers, with the intention to establish a manufacturers supply depot in New York city. His vessel being ship-wrecked and his goods lost, he arrived in New York without means in 1853 and worked at this trade in that city and Connecticut until 1861 when he came to peoria and engaged in business for himself. In 1874 he came to Havana and carried on his business until a fire destroyed both his residence and store several years ago." The same paper, 40 years later, says of Jacob Jr, who passed on March 6, 1931: "Mr Euteneuer was Havana's oldest merchant in point of service. He bought the jewelry business of his father on January 7th 1880, and has been continuously in business in Havana ever since. He learned the jewelry and watch-making business from his father, who was a pioneer in this business in central Illinois, and when Mr. Euteneuer bought the business and embarked for himself, he was a watchmaker and continued at this trade for all these years. He built up good business by his honest dealing and fair trading." Jacob Jr took his own son into business in 1909, two years after this watch was made.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall under abundant loose dirt, appearing like microspeckle in the photo but lifting right off with rodico; dial has faint fracture at 4:30 and a few MFS; hands fine, replaced, mismatched; case shows abundant wear, profuse MFS, spots, no dents or dings, stag detail now a ghostly impression; bow snug, pivoting freely, new crown shows no wear, pretty good fit; worn plastic crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $240

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DATE SOLD: 2015-04-02
LOT#: 150402-16

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria, "Hammond & Guild Standard Anti-Magnetic Buffalo NY" private label, 18S, 4 oz class coin silver recased HC, SW-LS, original WE-SSD with "H&G" signature, lever escapement with antimagnetic HS, half-toothed regulator disk, 15J, concentric pattern NI damascene, s#14858. Gross weight of assembled watch 125.4 dwt (195.0 g).
CONDITION: Mvt: Ticking, fine mvt condition overall; dial with many faint hls in the outer chapter; hands excellent; case shows abundant wear, many MFS, many overall dents or dings, ET detail almost completely gone; nickel bow snug, crown shows medium smooth wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $240

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DATE SOLD: 2014-09-28
LOT#: 1402-625

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria, Non-Magnetic Watch Co of America, 18S, decorative rose GF and 10K rose gold true box-hinged HC with stag on front, this curious case type with GF body, pendant, bezel and cuvette, but gold covers and boxes, SW-LS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, 15J, Paillard's Patent, gilt mvt, s#25437. Gross weight of assembled watch 82.4 dwt (128.2 g). One can even see where the gold box elements are fused to the non-gold case body. Those who buy gold are quite familiar with similar curious combinations, such as 8K bodies and 12K covers, lower carat cuvettes, weighted bands, all efforts to create look, feel and wear characterstics at a lower and more competitive price.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial contains hls at 5, 6 and 11; near mint hands, dull seconds; case has no lift spring, shows light wear, even reduction of detail over covers and boxes, extensive brassing on band and cuvette with detail still visible, more like wear to plated elements, few MFS, multiple pinpoint dings on front and back covers, no dents, excellent lightly rubbed detail overall; good tight GF bow, crown shows light wear and break; no crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $325

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DATE SOLD: 2014-09-28
LOT#: 1402-761

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) Non-Magnetic Watch Co of America, OF, Paillard's Patent, WED - [1] peoria GF 18S 15J, NI damascene mvt, SSD, s#35027, solid gold bow. [2] peoria, nickel alloy 18S 15J, NI damascene mvt, DSD, s#44222. [3] Swiss, nickel alloy 16S, gilt mvt, patched SSD, s#276238. [4] Swiss, GF 16S, NI damascene mvt, damaged SSD, s#225592, solid gold bow.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $275

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DATE SOLD: 2013-10-06
LOT#: 1302-222

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria, "Antimagnetic for Railway Service," contract for "F J Page, Oskaloosa, Ia," 18S, GF OF original HC, SW-LS, WE-SSD signed "F J Page for Railway Service," lever escapement with antimagnetic HS, half-toothed regulator disk, 15J, circular pattern NI damascene, s#17293. The cuvette also has the hand-engraved ID: "Wm Armstrong, Oskaloosa Ia, 1888."
CONDITION: Mvt: Ticks but has bad upper pivot or bushing jewel, fine mvt condition overall, plates a bit overwashed and most letter blacking gone; dial essentially perfect, tiny edge hl at 8 minutes, edge microfleck at 5; hands in mixed styles; case shows medium even wear but no brassing, showing how thick the original filling was, few MFS, no larger dents, only occasional dings; bow solid gold, tight, light central wear, crown shows medium wear & beginning break; good glass crystal. Nice honest original watch.
PRICE SOLD: $700

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DATE SOLD: 2013-10-06
LOT#: 1302-223

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "15 Jewels For Railway Service, Anti-magnetic," 18S, 10-year GP recased HC, SW-LS, WE-SSD marked "peoria Ill," lever escapement with replaced balance and HS pairing that is not anti-magnetic and bears different serial number, half-toothed regulator wheel, 15J, gilt mvt, s#9099.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running with sluggish balance motion, good poise, fine mvt condition overall, plate discoloration; dial has some long hls; hands in only good blue, some rust bloom, dullness, etc; case shows light wear already through plating to brass, but very fine detail, as always with these a good replating candidate, hardly any MFS, no dents, a few barely visible dings; bow new, a touch loose, crown shows medium wear with smooth highlight; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $425

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DATE SOLD: 2012-09-29
LOT#: 1202-271

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "For Railway Service" marked on dial and mvt, "Anti-Magnetic" marked on mvt, 18S, heavy 4 oz class coin silver recased HC, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement with Paillard patent antimagnetic alloy balance and white HS, 15J, checkerboard pattern NI damascene center with short-wave surrounds, s#18857.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good balance motion, large error in round, good mvt condition overall with toning and speckle; dial hls at 3 and 7, fleck in seconds at 60; hands in mint blue; heavy gauge recase shows little wear, good polish, some MFS, no dents or dings, replaced stem detent screw on pendant; bow oversized nickel replacement, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $425

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DATE SOLD: 2012-05-06
LOT#: 1201-44

DESCRIPTION: Rare and possibly American lever escapement desk model, the plates in the form of initials, possibly "ICR" or alternate order, the cock originally engraved "Albion" and later "Illinois," in purpose made cloth box from Fey Brothers, peoria, Illinois, club tooth lever escapement and moustache counterpoised pallet of generally Swiss style with Swiss style cock cap, the remainder very much in American Victorian style and engraving, 67mm x 114mm; probably a school piece given its minor flaws discussed below; possibly the initials might be the maker's, or the item was made for a person with such initials
CONDITION: NR - DO NOT WIND - The model is in good shape but does not operate due to some design issues that could be readily corrected, and the absence of the upper bushing jewel; all pivots are "good" but the second wheel and escape wheel pivots are a bit too short to remain in their upper bushings; winding will simply cause the second wheel and escape wheel to shift to the side out of their respective bearings; as well, the second wheel setting pops up easily; one remedy is to jewel and cap the lower pivots to hold the wheels higher, but even there one will want to have the upper settings run a little deeper; otherwise the possibly original cock cap jewel is held under a piece of tape, and the cock bushing jewel is needed; the "Illinois" engraving on the cock foot is crude and after the fact; a very worthy restoration and upgrade project
PRICE SOLD: $800

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DATE SOLD: 2012-05-06
LOT#: 1201-403

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, peoria, Ill, "15 Jewels For Railway Service," 18S, heavy 14K green gold Waltham original HC, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, half-toothed regulator disk, 15J, checkerboard pattern NI damascene, s#18626, total production less than 2500, gross weight of watch is 139.0 grams
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, broken mainspring, staff good, fine mvt condition overall but dirty; dial almost perfect, dirty, faint hl at 7; hands in near mint blue but for seconds hub; original heavy gauge case has crack at front hinge, crease just above hinge, non-performing lift spring; case shows substantial smooth wear, all ET gone, profuse MFS, but no dents or dings; bow loose brass, crown shows abundant smooth wear; good glass crystal
PRICE SOLD: $1,400

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DATE SOLD: 2010-05-23
LOT#: 1001-841

DESCRIPTION: APW - Non-Magnetic Watch Co of America, by peoria, with "Paillard's Patent Balance & Spring," 18S, HC mvt in beaded nickel alloy display recase, SW-LS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, 15J, parallel pattern NI damascene within arcaded circle, s#31150
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, mvt ticks & stops, staff good, shows good balance motion & poise with agitation or pressure, plates show some staining, corrosion speckle or discoloration, a number of MFS, good slots & settings, tiny oxide or MFS on bright work; dial with faint hl fracture at 11; hands in fine blue; recase shows light wear, tarnish, some MFS, no dents or dings; bow good, crown shows light wear; good beveled glass crystals; just an overhaul and case polishing needed; these are interesting watches for the use of antimagnetic alloy in both balance and HS pursuant to Paillard's developments in the 1870's
PRICE SOLD: $100

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DATE SOLD: 2010-05-23
LOT#: 1001-842

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co "For Railway Service, Anti-Magnetic," 18S, GF recased HC, SW-LS, WE-SSD signed "peoria Watch Co for Railway Service," lever escapement with Paillard's patent anti-magnetic HS, half-toothed regulator disc, 15J, circular checkerboard pattern NI damascene, s#17844
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good poise, plates show light tarnish, faint powdery speckle overall, loss of letter gilding, some MFS to FS, good slots & settings, tiny oxide on bright work with very small speck on disc; dial dull with faint hl at center, hls at 12, and 3-4, numerous edge flakes; hands in fine blue, period replacements, non-matching seconds; recase has replacement bezel, case shows hardly any wear, light toning, few MFS, no dents, minor ding in band with test notch at edge right next to it; bow good, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal
PRICE SOLD: $550

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DATE SOLD: 2010-05-23
LOT#: 1001-843

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, peoria Illinois, 18S, coin silver recased HC, SW-LS, WE-DSD, lever escapement with regulator disc (half-toothed as opposed to earlier Fredonia fully toothed disc), 15J, gilt mvt, s#19333
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good poise, plates show tarnish, oil smear, fingerprint etching, FS and 5 longer scratches, reasonably good slots & settings but cock cap is rotated, tiny oxide or etching on bright work; dial with edge chip at 12, other edge flecks, hls at 11 & 6, dirt; hands slightly dull or rubbed, slight bend to minute; recase shows medium to substantial wear, some MFS, several soft dents in covers and flat dent on band; replaced bow & crown show light wear; good glass crystal
PRICE SOLD: $300

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DATE SOLD: 2010-05-23
LOT#: 1001-844

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co, "15 Jewels for Railway Service, Anti-Magnetic," 18S, nickel alloy OF display case with no evidence of prior mvt containment, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement with Paillard's patent anti-magnetic alloy HS, special Fredonia type regulator with half-toothed wheel, 15J, round checkerboard pattern NI damascene, s#18690
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good poise, plates show some MFS but a long checkered scratch is most noticeable, slightly marred slots & settings, very little oxide on bright work; dial has three larger chips, the biggest with wax fill at 7; hands are dull and slightly mismatched; case displays the mvt well, might have always been in there, maybe not; case shows little wear, some MFS, no dents or dings; bow good, crown shows little wear; good glass crystals
PRICE SOLD: $375

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DATE SOLD: 2010-05-22
LOT#: 1001-259

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co for Railway Service, "Anti-Magnetic," 18S, coin silver recased HC, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement with anti-magnetic HS (Paillard type), 15J adjusted, circular checkerboard pattern NI damascene with short-wave surrounds, s#15565
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good poise, slightly cloudy plates show numerous MFS, good slots & minimally marred settings, very small patches of oxide on bright work; dial perfect; mismatched hands in fine blue; heavy gauge recase shows very light wear, few MFS, light soft dents in front, visible internally; bow good, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal
PRICE SOLD: $600

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DATE SOLD: 2009-11-01
LOT#: 0903-717

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Non-Magnetic Watch Co with Paillard's patent anti-magnetic alloy HS, 18S, heavy quality GF recased HC, SW-LS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt full plate with beveled barrel bridge, s#26709
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good poise, plates show slightly thinning gilding especially on cock with slight fingerprint etching, a few MFS, good slots & settings, light oxide filaments on bright work; dial appears mint but has 2 faint hls in center; hands good; nice recase shows light wear, no brassing, some front latch wear but still operates OK, few MFS, no dents, one faint ding; bow & crown show light wear; clean plastic HC crystal; a nicely cased example of an early anti-magnetic watch
PRICE SOLD: $160

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DATE SOLD: 2009-10-31
LOT#: 0903-63

DESCRIPTION: APW - peoria Watch Co in unusual patented case, 18S, HC mvt recased in coin silver pseudo pair-case bearing the patent date April 5, 1886, the inner nickel mvt ring and cuvette assembly has only a locator pin and a latch-spring, which falls out of the outer coin case with built in nickel ring, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt adjusted, s#9275
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good poise, plates show good gilding with a few minor stains or spots, few MFS, good slots & settings, some oxide on bright work; dial has many hls; hands good; recase shows medium wear, light tarnish, some MFS, a few dents or dings; bow replaced in nickel, brass crown shows tarnish; glass crystal scratched
PRICE SOLD: $160

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DATE SOLD: 2009-04-19
LOT#: 0901-220

DESCRIPTION: APW - Nonmagnetic Watch Company of America, Swiss manufacture, Paillard's patent, 18S YGF OF, SW-LS, fancy enamel dial, lever w/ antimagnetic alloy HS, adjusted 16-17J, S#57150; Paillard was among the first to develop the antimagnetic alloy spring, well before Elinvar, and had watches produced for American market in Switzerland as well as peoria IL
CONDITION: Ticks and stops, very gummy and oil smeared, but damascene plates look very fine under all the dirt, needs complete OH including tarnish removal from gears, bright-work shows hardly any oxide, perfect snap-on dial more typically associated w/ top grade Swiss watches, fine hands, recase shows light overall wear to body w/ soft dents, heavy wear to brass on pendant
PRICE SOLD: $160

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DATE SOLD: 2008-09-28
LOT#: 0803-381

DESCRIPTION: PW's- (6); US Watch Co s#103257 in GRO, US Watch Co original silver case s#17127 in GRO with poor dial, US Watch Co s#103454 NR, peoria s#55263 in GRO with loose stem, peoria for Railway Service s#16291 in GRO with brassy case and an Aurora s#132208
CONDITION: Largely complete, multiple lots are sold as-is, no further condition reports available
PRICE SOLD: $550

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DATE SOLD: 2007-11-18
LOT#: 0704-398

DESCRIPTION: APW- peoria ANTI-MAGNETIC 18S 15J NI MVT MARKED `FOR RAILROAD SERVICE,` RECASED IN HEAVY (10K TO 12K) RG BOX HINGE HC WI
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $1,900

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DATE SOLD: 2007-11-18
LOT#: 0704-465

DESCRIPTION: APW- peoria 18S 15J LS M3 `FOR RAILWAY SERVICE,` ANTI-MAGNETIC, `peoria FOR RAILWAY SERVICE` MARKED ON DIAL, `BWC CO` GO
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $750

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DATE SOLD: 2006-11-18
LOT#: 0604-205

DESCRIPTION: peoria 18S 15J SW IN BOX HINGE YGF TARNISHED HC NI DMK MVT MARKED `ANTI MAGNETIC SPRING`
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $275

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DATE SOLD: 2006-11-18
LOT#: 0604-361

DESCRIPTION: peoria 15J MARKED `FOR RR SERVICE` ON MVT AND DIAL, SILVEROID 18S PHILADELPHIA OF RECASE
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $550

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DATE SOLD: 2006-11-18
LOT#: 0604-362

DESCRIPTION: peoria 18S NI MVT MARKED ANTIMAGNETIC S#14786, CLEAN MARKED DSD, YGF HC, MISSING CRYSTAL-POOR LIFT SPRING
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $250

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DATE SOLD: 2006-11-18
LOT#: 0604-363

DESCRIPTION: peoria NON-MAGNETIC WATCH CO 18S 15J NI MVT MARKED `PAILLIARDS PATENT BALANCE & SPRING`, NICKEL OF CASE, MISSING SECONDS
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $150

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DATE SOLD: 2006-06-18
LOT#: 0602-598

DESCRIPTION: NON MAGNETIC 18S 15J S#32468 IN MONITOR YGF HC. NI DMK MVT SIGNED `NON MAGNETIC WATCH CO peoria, ILL.` DS RN DIAL SIGNED
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $300

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DATE SOLD: 2006-06-18
LOT#: 0602-599

DESCRIPTION: peoria 18S 15J S#9109 IN FAHY`S NI OF CASE, C1887. MVT IS GILT AND SIGNED peoria WATCH CO` AND HAS UNUSUAL REGULATOR. S
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $600

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DATE SOLD: 2006-06-18
LOT#: 0602-600

DESCRIPTION: peoria 18S 15J S#15302 IN BWC CO YGF OF SB&B CASE, C1889. DS RN DIAL IS SIGNED `FRANK PRICE - FOR RAILWAY SERVICE KANSAS
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $600

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DATE SOLD: 2006-06-18
LOT#: 0602-601

DESCRIPTION: peoria 18S 15J S#9956 IN FANCILY ENGRAVED ESSEX YGF HC C1885. SS RN DIAL IS SIGNED `peoria ILL`. FULL PLATE GILT MVT SIG
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $130

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DATE SOLD: 2005-11-20
LOT#: 0504-377

DESCRIPTION: peoria 14K 15J LS 18S ET HC, MB ENGRAVED ON CASE FRONT ALONG WITH PHOTO COPY OF ORIGINAL OWNER MICHAEL BOZZO, CLEAN DIAL
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $1,700

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DATE SOLD: 2004-04-03
LOT#: 0402-458

DESCRIPTION: peoria WATCH CO 18S 15J HC WITH ROPE TWIST BAND, FINE SIGNED DIAL, GJS, CROSS HATCHED DMK SAFETY PINION, ANTI-MAGNETIC
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $375

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DATE SOLD: 2003-04-05
LOT#: 0301-101

DESCRIPTION: MVTS AND DIALS-SEVENTY-NINE; ROCKFORD, SOUTH BEND, SETH THOMAS, TRENTON, AURORA, peoria, NEW ENGLAND WATCH CO, MANASTEE,
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $850

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DATE SOLD: 2003-04-05
LOT#: 0301-101

DESCRIPTION: MVTS AND DIALS-SEVENTY-NINE; ROCKFORD, SOUTH BEND, SETH THOMAS, TRENTON, AURORA, peoria, NEW ENGLAND WATCH CO, MANASTEE,
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $850

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DATE SOLD: 2002-10-20
LOT#: 0205-588

DESCRIPTION: peoria GF 18S HC #7843, R HUDSON JEWELER'S DIAL (MULTIPLE HL'S)
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $425

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DATE SOLD: 2002-08-02
LOT#: 0203-349

DESCRIPTION: peoria NON-MAGNETIC WATCH CO 18S COIN OF NICKEL MVT #35611 LS
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $200

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DATE SOLD: 2002-04-21
LOT#: 0202-369

DESCRIPTION: peoria Non Magnetic Watch Co of America Paillard's Patent adj 15J gilt mvt DSD nickel OF
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $250

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DATE SOLD: 2002-02-23
LOT#: 0201-62

DESCRIPTION: peoria 18S 15J YGF CONTRACT FOR NON-MAGNETIC WATCH CO OF AMERICA PAILLARDS PATENT BALANCE AND SPRING, MARKED NICKEL MVT,
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $325

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DATE SOLD: 2001-05-19
LOT#: 0102-168

DESCRIPTION: peoria 18S GF HC 15J ADJ, NICKEL MVT #23055
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $200

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DATE SOLD: 1998-05-30
LOT#: 9802-415

DESCRIPTION: NON MAGNETIC WATCH CO 17057 peoria WATCH CO, 15J ANTI MAGNETIC, HC MVT IN OF CASE, HL'S, 18S, JEWELER'S DIAL
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $160

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DATE SOLD: 1998-05-30
LOT#: 9802-429

DESCRIPTION: peoria 15J FOR RAILWAY SERVICE 15302, BAD DIAL AND CASE, NICKEL DMK MVT OF
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $170

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DATE SOLD: 1995-09-23
LOT#: 9507-35

DESCRIPTION: peoria FOR RR SERVICE 18S 15J H/C, COIN.
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $450

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DATE SOLD: 1994-10-29
LOT#: 9409-320

DESCRIPTION: NON MAGNETIC WATCH CO peoria, 18S STERLING CASE, #32294.
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $70

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DATE SOLD: 1994-01-22
LOT#: 9402-172

DESCRIPTION: peoria WATCH
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $210

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DATE SOLD: 1994-01-22
LOT#: 9402-217

DESCRIPTION: peoria SCHOOL MVMT, CONSTANTINE
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $60

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DATE SOLD: 1993-11-20
LOT#: 9311-46

DESCRIPTION: 18S peoria NON MAGNETIC 15J H.C.
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $150

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DATE SOLD: 1993-09-19
LOT#: 9307-3

DESCRIPTION: peoria 18S Non magnetic 15J 5 adj 5 pos #2555s LS coin HC.
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $110

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Number of Items Found: 122

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DATE SOLD: 2021-09-16LOT#: 210916-200

DATE SOLD: 2021-09-02LOT#: 210902-126

DATE SOLD: 2021-09-02LOT#: 210902-157

DATE SOLD: 2021-08-19LOT#: 210819-183

DATE SOLD: 2021-06-03LOT#: 210603-145

DATE SOLD: 2021-06-03LOT#: 210603-180

DATE SOLD: 2021-06-03LOT#: 210603-182

DATE SOLD: 2021-05-20LOT#: 210520-150

DATE SOLD: 2021-04-25LOT#: 210425-430

DATE SOLD: 2021-03-25LOT#: 210325-194

DATE SOLD: 2021-01-14LOT#: 210114-174

DATE SOLD: 2020-12-10LOT#: 201210-254

DATE SOLD: 2020-05-21LOT#: 200521-189

DATE SOLD: 2020-04-02LOT#: 200402-205

DATE SOLD: 2020-01-09LOT#: 200109-134

DATE SOLD: 2019-09-12LOT#: 190912-96

DATE SOLD: 2019-08-01LOT#: 190801-127

DATE SOLD: 2019-05-09LOT#: 190509-128

DATE SOLD: 2019-04-11LOT#: 190411-84

DATE SOLD: 2019-02-14LOT#: 190214-38

DATE SOLD: 2018-10-18LOT#: 181018-97

DATE SOLD: 2018-09-23LOT#: 1802-171

DATE SOLD: 2018-05-06LOT#: 1801-399

DATE SOLD: 2018-05-06LOT#: 1801-400

DATE SOLD: 2018-03-08LOT#: 180308-81

DATE SOLD: 2018-03-08LOT#: 180308-84

DATE SOLD: 2018-03-08LOT#: 180308-89

DATE SOLD: 2018-02-08LOT#: 180208-57

DATE SOLD: 2018-02-08LOT#: 180208-79

DATE SOLD: 2018-01-25LOT#: 180125-84

DATE SOLD: 2018-01-25LOT#: 180125-86

DATE SOLD: 2018-01-25LOT#: 180125-92

DATE SOLD: 2018-01-11LOT#: 180111-68

DATE SOLD: 2017-11-30LOT#: 171130-83

DATE SOLD: 2017-11-30LOT#: 171130-101

DATE SOLD: 2017-10-19LOT#: 171019-125

DATE SOLD: 2017-09-14LOT#: 170914-137

DATE SOLD: 2017-08-31LOT#: 170831MDA-127

DATE SOLD: 2017-08-17LOT#: 170817-45

DATE SOLD: 2017-08-17LOT#: 170817-46

DATE SOLD: 2017-05-11LOT#: 170511-98

DATE SOLD: 2017-03-16LOT#: 170316-112

DATE SOLD: 2016-11-03LOT#: 161103-73

DATE SOLD: 2016-11-03LOT#: 161103-77

DATE SOLD: 2016-08-18LOT#: 160818-72

DATE SOLD: 2016-06-23LOT#: 160623-82

DATE SOLD: 2015-12-17LOT#: 151217-80

DATE SOLD: 2015-11-05LOT#: 151105-97

DATE SOLD: 2015-11-05LOT#: 151105-98

DATE SOLD: 2015-11-05LOT#: 151105-99

DATE SOLD: 2015-10-22LOT#: 151022-98

DATE SOLD: 2015-10-04LOT#: 1502-188

DATE SOLD: 2015-10-04LOT#: 1502-559

DATE SOLD: 2015-10-04LOT#: 1502-560

DATE SOLD: 2015-10-04LOT#: 1502-561

DATE SOLD: 2015-10-04LOT#: 1502-562

DATE SOLD: 2015-04-30LOT#: 150430-13

DATE SOLD: 2015-04-16LOT#: 150416-9

DATE SOLD: 2015-04-02LOT#: 150402-15

DATE SOLD: 2015-04-02LOT#: 150402-16