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item #1484768
(stock #4125)
Pocket Watch Winding KEYS OEM 6 unused Keys Circa: 1896. Still on the original display card and paper.
English maker. Very scarce pocket wind keys. All appear to be a smaller size 7 or 8. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.
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item #1496743
(stock #4159)
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$37,500.00
$37,500.00
ALBERT H. POTTER & CO., GENEVA
1836- 1908
After a successful career in the United States, Albert Potter moved to Geneva in 1875, where he spent a number of years developing complicated pieces such as minute repeaters. He only produced time only watches. He never produced minute repeaters. He merchandised Swiss minute repeaters with his name on them. He spent his career inventing designs for watch movements, including a quarter repeater and a form of duplex escapement. In Geneva, he had the opportunity to create watches according to his previous designs and plans. An article from the Horological Journal of May 1882 quotes Potter as stating that he had made drawings and working models of fourteen different types of escapements. Potter's incredible craftsmanship made him one of the very few American makers respected by his peers in the Swiss watchmaking industry. His dedication to innovation and precision has rightfully earned him the reputation as one of the finest American watchmakers known today.
The high-grade movement is fitted with three of his patented inventions: the very thick watch plate; a safety mainspring barrel to protect the watch in the event of mainspring breakage; a pivoted detent escapement designed to reduce the angle through which the balance must move in order to unlock the escapement, reducing the risk of 'setting' or stopping in wear.
Albert H. Potter (1836-1908) was one of the greatest watchmakers of the second half of the 19th century and, together with Charles Fasoldt, the most renowned American watchmaker.
Born in upstate New York, he started his career as an apprentice with the watch manufacture Wood & Foley in Albany, NY. In 1855 Potter established his own business in New York City and designed and manufactured watches, apparently not more than around 35 examples, but all of very high quality. In 1875 Potter moved to Geneva where he produced the majority of his fine watches by implementing the ideas and inventions he had developed since the beginning of his career.
Between August and October 1875, he submitted five of his inventions to the US Patent office, including his trademark depicting the also patented compensation balance with auxiliary middle temperature error attachment, a safety barrel, the pivoted detent escapement and a watch plate design. An English patent, No. 2985, was also taken out in 1875 for the same inventions by a patent agent, W. R. Lake, on behalf of Albert Henry Potter of Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Albert H. Potter & Co., Geneva 18k GOLD No. 25 Pocket Chronometr 1884. All original. 177 grams total weight. Nickel plates signed: Plate des Pat. Jan 4, 74/ESCAPEMENT Pat. Oct. 22, 75/No. 25, all triple screw down solid 14k Rose Gold Capped Jewel settings. Nickel movement with Potter's patented pivoted detent escapement, patented bridge layout, and Guillaume type balance, blued steel helical hairspring, free sprung regulation, jewels carried in gold screwed chatons • glazed cuvette • white enamel dial, painted black radial Roman numerals, blued steel Breguet hands, large subsidiary seconds, outer minute track • 18k pink gold hunting case • case, dial, and movement signed, case stamped with Potter's trademark balance wheel logo diameter 56mmTHIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN BONDS, STOCKS, BIT COINS, etc. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME.
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After a successful career in the United States, Albert Potter moved to Geneva in 1875, where he spent a number of years developing complicated pieces such as minute repeaters. He only produced time only watches. He never produced minute repeaters. He merchandised Swiss minute repeaters with his name on them. He spent his career inventing designs for watch movements, including a quarter repeater and a form of duplex escapement. In Geneva, he had the opportunity to create watches according to his previous designs and plans. An article from the Horological Journal of May 1882 quotes Potter as stating that he had made drawings and working models of fourteen different types of escapements. Potter's incredible craftsmanship made him one of the very few American makers respected by his peers in the Swiss watchmaking industry. His dedication to innovation and precision has rightfully earned him the reputation as one of the finest American watchmakers known today.
The high-grade movement is fitted with three of his patented inventions: the very thick watch plate; a safety mainspring barrel to protect the watch in the event of mainspring breakage; a pivoted detent escapement designed to reduce the angle through which the balance must move in order to unlock the escapement, reducing the risk of 'setting' or stopping in wear.
Albert H. Potter (1836-1908) was one of the greatest watchmakers of the second half of the 19th century and, together with Charles Fasoldt, the most renowned American watchmaker.
Born in upstate New York, he started his career as an apprentice with the watch manufacture Wood & Foley in Albany, NY. In 1855 Potter established his own business in New York City and designed and manufactured watches, apparently not more than around 35 examples, but all of very high quality. In 1875 Potter moved to Geneva where he produced the majority of his fine watches by implementing the ideas and inventions he had developed since the beginning of his career.
Between August and October 1875, he submitted five of his inventions to the US Patent office, including his trademark depicting the also patented compensation balance with auxiliary middle temperature error attachment, a safety barrel, the pivoted detent escapement and a watch plate design. An English patent, No. 2985, was also taken out in 1875 for the same inventions by a patent agent, W. R. Lake, on behalf of Albert Henry Potter of Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Albert H. Potter & Co., Geneva 18k GOLD No. 25 Pocket Chronometr 1884. All original. 177 grams total weight. Nickel plates signed: Plate des Pat. Jan 4, 74/ESCAPEMENT Pat. Oct. 22, 75/No. 25, all triple screw down solid 14k Rose Gold Capped Jewel settings. Nickel movement with Potter's patented pivoted detent escapement, patented bridge layout, and Guillaume type balance, blued steel helical hairspring, free sprung regulation, jewels carried in gold screwed chatons • glazed cuvette • white enamel dial, painted black radial Roman numerals, blued steel Breguet hands, large subsidiary seconds, outer minute track • 18k pink gold hunting case • case, dial, and movement signed, case stamped with Potter's trademark balance wheel logo diameter 56mmTHIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN BONDS, STOCKS, BIT COINS, etc. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME.
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item #1496977
(stock #4162)
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$15,000.00
$15,000.00
By far the rarest of any Waltham 1872 Models is the Open Face GOLD DOME. This is a American Watch Co. 1872 Gold Dome Model 21j Open Face. Made for the 1876 Centennial World's Fair in Chicago, Ill. Rare Open Face, 321 jewels with a solid domed balance cock, 16 size, 3/4 Plate with "American Watch Co." fully spelled out. All original double hinged back and cover Waltham 18k original case. 125 grams total weight. 1 of 20 made. The dial is marked in a very special way: "A.W.Co/Waltham". Everything is mint and original. The dust cover is personalized as a gift in 1886. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN BONDS, STOCKS, BIT COINS, etc. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME.
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item #1496744
(stock #4160)
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$9,700.00
$9,700.00
J.P. STEVENS & Co.
J.P. STEVENS & BRO.
J.P. STEVENS WATCH Co.
Atlanta, Georgia
1882-1887
In mid-1881 J.P. Stevens bought part of the Springfield Watch co. of Massachusetts; and some unfinished watch components from E.F. Bowman. He set up his watchmaking firm above his jewelry store in Atlanta, Ga. And started to produce the Bowman unfinished watches which were 16 size and various 18 size watches, to which was added the “Stevens Patent Regulator.” This regulator is best described as a simple disc attached to the plate which has an eccentric groove cut for the arm of the regulator to move in. This regulator is a prominent feature of the J.P. Stevens plate with damascening. The pallets were equidistant locking and needed greater accuracy in manufacturing. About 50 of these watches were made. The pallet and fork are made of one-piece aluminum. The aluminum was combined with 1/10 copper and formed an exceedingly tough metal which will not rust or become magnetized. The lever of this watch is only one-third the weight of a steel lever. The aluminum lever affords the lease possible resistance for overcoming inertia in transmitting power from the escape wheel to the balance. In 1884, the company was turning out about ten watches a day at a price of $20 to $100 each. In the spring of 1887, the company failed. Only 169 true Stevens watches were made, but other watches carried the J.P. Stevens name.
Rare Southern States watch Co. J.P. STEVENS & Co. ATLANTA, GA.18k Box Hinge No. 1808. 169 produced, all in Hunting Case. 140 Gams total weight. Springfield, N.Y. movement, not Hampden or Swiss. All original, mint porcelain fully marked dial and excellent condition box hinge case. This case is original and was made by Stevens and is marked "J.P. STEVENS WATCH Co./ATLANTA GA. and 18k FINE on the inside lids. 16 size, hunting model, 15 jewels, 3/4 Plate, Stevens Regulator, signed: J.P. Stevens Watch Co./Atlanta, Ga. No. 1808". 53mm diameter, 140 grams total weight. Clean, running and all original to this case. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN BONDS, STOCKS, BIT COINS, etc. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME.
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Rare Southern States watch Co. J.P. STEVENS & Co. ATLANTA, GA.18k Box Hinge No. 1808. 169 produced, all in Hunting Case. 140 Gams total weight. Springfield, N.Y. movement, not Hampden or Swiss. All original, mint porcelain fully marked dial and excellent condition box hinge case. This case is original and was made by Stevens and is marked "J.P. STEVENS WATCH Co./ATLANTA GA. and 18k FINE on the inside lids. 16 size, hunting model, 15 jewels, 3/4 Plate, Stevens Regulator, signed: J.P. Stevens Watch Co./Atlanta, Ga. No. 1808". 53mm diameter, 140 grams total weight. Clean, running and all original to this case. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN BONDS, STOCKS, BIT COINS, etc. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME.
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item #1474630
(stock #4098)
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$8,750.00
$8,750.00
Extremely Rare ("Veritas" means "The Truth"). ELGIN 21j VERITAS 18 size WIND INDICATOR Hunting Model Factory Converted Dial Circa: 1903. Only 3-5 known to exist. This watch was originally created as a result of a buyer's special request. The Elgin Dealer requested that the factory provide a custom dial to create the appearance of an open face to fit this hunting model movement. The case, dial, movement are all original and in excellent condition. The dial is hairline free. 21 jewels, all 14k yellow gold time train and all 14k yellow gold capped screw down jewel settings, lever set, jeweled barrel, Adjusted 5 Positions, Serial No. 10,854,832. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FROM AN OLD TIMER--now in my 53rd year trading, buying and selling horological items!
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item #1473813
(stock #4095)
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$8,700.00
$8,700.00
ORT. The Order of Railroad Telegraphers (ORT) was a United States labor union established in the late nineteenth century to promote the interests of telegraph operators working for the railroads. A telegraphist, telegrapher, or telegraph operator is an operator who uses a telegraph key to send and receive the Morse code in order to communicate by land lines or radio.
Background and early years.
While early telegraph lines often ran alongside railroad tracks in the United States, it was not until 1851 that the telegraph was first used for train routing by Charles Minot, Superintendent of the Erie Railroad.[1] As the practice gained wider acceptance in the 1860s and 1870s, telegraphers would be stationed in individual depots along the railroad line in order to receive train orders from a centrally located dispatcher and report back on train movements; telegraphed train orders would be written out on paper and "handed up" to the crews of passing trains.
Nationalization of the railroads, 1917-1920[edit] With the entry of the U.S. into the first World War, the railroad and telegraph industries were placed under government control. On December 26, 1917, the United States Railroad Administration (USRA) took control of the railroads.
The ORT in the 1920s The early 1920s were the peak years for ORT membership; by 1922, the union boasted 78,000 members in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Some railroads, including the Santa Fe, the Louisville and Nashville, and the Great Northern, maintained essentially the same agreements with the ORT that they had established during the years of government control.
My speculation: This 18s was created by a ORT Union Member in 1902. One guy (ORT Union member) with this request from Hamilton through his jeweler in 1902. This is the only one known to exist today. Who knows if more than one was created. Everybody thought it was a good idea when viewed and later by 1910 everybody wanted to wear a smaller 16 size, not the old "yesterday's news" 18s. So, when they figured out that it was a good idea to have Hamilton Ball put ORT on their dials by 1910 everyone just wanted a 16 size, when requested from a jeweler by a ORT Union member 1910-1920. Thats why you see only ORT on dials and movements on the 16s.
But it is important to note that Telegraphers represented 2% of Railroad employees. “Trainmen” represented all the rest. The Railroad employees liked what the Telegraphers did with these 18 sizes from Hamilton and Ball. Therefore, the 16 size with “ORT” on the dial and/or movement represented 98% of the Railroad employees or “Trainmen”. “ORT” initials represented “Order of Railroad Trainmen”. Not “Telegraphers”, making this earlier single 18 size “Telegraphers” so incredibly rare.
This is the only ORT Ball known to exist. Hamilton Ball 18 size, Open Face, 21 Jewels, lever set, "Official ORT Standard", "Patt'd June 30, 1896", and "Aug. 18, 1896", serial No. 208,891. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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Background and early years.
While early telegraph lines often ran alongside railroad tracks in the United States, it was not until 1851 that the telegraph was first used for train routing by Charles Minot, Superintendent of the Erie Railroad.[1] As the practice gained wider acceptance in the 1860s and 1870s, telegraphers would be stationed in individual depots along the railroad line in order to receive train orders from a centrally located dispatcher and report back on train movements; telegraphed train orders would be written out on paper and "handed up" to the crews of passing trains.
Nationalization of the railroads, 1917-1920[edit] With the entry of the U.S. into the first World War, the railroad and telegraph industries were placed under government control. On December 26, 1917, the United States Railroad Administration (USRA) took control of the railroads.
The ORT in the 1920s The early 1920s were the peak years for ORT membership; by 1922, the union boasted 78,000 members in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Some railroads, including the Santa Fe, the Louisville and Nashville, and the Great Northern, maintained essentially the same agreements with the ORT that they had established during the years of government control.
My speculation: This 18s was created by a ORT Union Member in 1902. One guy (ORT Union member) with this request from Hamilton through his jeweler in 1902. This is the only one known to exist today. Who knows if more than one was created. Everybody thought it was a good idea when viewed and later by 1910 everybody wanted to wear a smaller 16 size, not the old "yesterday's news" 18s. So, when they figured out that it was a good idea to have Hamilton Ball put ORT on their dials by 1910 everyone just wanted a 16 size, when requested from a jeweler by a ORT Union member 1910-1920. Thats why you see only ORT on dials and movements on the 16s.
But it is important to note that Telegraphers represented 2% of Railroad employees. “Trainmen” represented all the rest. The Railroad employees liked what the Telegraphers did with these 18 sizes from Hamilton and Ball. Therefore, the 16 size with “ORT” on the dial and/or movement represented 98% of the Railroad employees or “Trainmen”. “ORT” initials represented “Order of Railroad Trainmen”. Not “Telegraphers”, making this earlier single 18 size “Telegraphers” so incredibly rare.
This is the only ORT Ball known to exist. Hamilton Ball 18 size, Open Face, 21 Jewels, lever set, "Official ORT Standard", "Patt'd June 30, 1896", and "Aug. 18, 1896", serial No. 208,891. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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item #1469611
(stock #4076)
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$6,750.00
$6,750.00
Rare. All original 16k solid yellow gold factory built case by the factory. 138 Grams, total weight. Original white porcelain single sunk dial with never before seen fancy gold hands; marked "E. Howard Watch Co. with hairline at 1 edge. The Series III gilt 5/8 plate gilt key wind and key set from the rear, serial No. 4290 is original to this case. Movement marked: "E. Howard Watch Co., Boston", Reeds Pat. 1857, 15 jewels, compensated balance. Clean, running and completely free of distraction. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE, DON'T INVEST IN BONDS or STOCKS. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME.
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item #1496438
(stock #4157)
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$5,700.00
$5,700.00
THE AMERICAN WALTHAM WATCH CO.
1851 – 1857
The “Mother” of all American Watch Companies. Began in Boston, as “The American Watch Co.” in 1860, and incorporated in 1872 as “The Waltham Watch Co.” The 1872 Model celebrated this event and was the best movement model Waltham ever produced. They Produced 33 million watches during its lifetime ending in 1955.
This Waltham 1872 Model is completely original and in Extra Fine condition. Rose 14k solid gold original case is beautifully simple and classic. 16 jewels, lever set, 3/4 plate nickel, 16 size, Open Face model, Serial No. 2,605,143. 125 grams total weight. American Waltham Watch Co. 1872 MODEL 14k ROSE GOLD BOX HINGED Circa:1885. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN BONDS, STOCKS, BIT COINS, etc. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME.
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item #1493455
(stock #4144)
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$5,500.00
$5,500.00
THE AMERICAN WALTHAM WATCH CO.
1851 – 1857
The “Mother” of all American Watch Companies. Began in Boston, as “The American Watch Co.” in 1860, and incorporated in 1872 as “The Waltham Watch Co.” This model was featured in the Centennial 1876 World's Fair in Chicago, Ill. Waltham Produced 33 million watches during its lifetime.
This Waltham 1872 Model is completely original and in excellent condition. It's also an original Box Hinged solid gold case, making it very scarce, if not rare. 15 jewels, lever set, 3/4 plate nickel, 16 size, hunting model, Breguet hair spring, Serial No. 2,788,475. 125 total weights. American Waltham Watch Co. 1872 MODEL 14k GOLD BOX HINGED 1887. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN BONDS, STOCKS, BIT COINS, etc. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME.
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item #1473409
(stock #4090)
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$5,500.00
$5,500.00
WALTHAM 1872 Model 16j 14k GOLD MULTI 16 Size Fired Image. John W. Wainwright; Presentation in 1886 by his Mother & Father on the dust cover. Rare 1872 Model in the original Multi-Colored hunting case with presentation dated in 1886. What's especially interesting is the image of the daughter, permanently fired on the inside surface of the front lid; all dressed up in her finest. The multi-colored solid gold case also features a Gold Harp on the back and a bow of flowers on the front. Rare. All completely original, clean, running and accurate. 16 size, 16 jewels, lever set, 5/4 plate nickel jeweled center wheel & Jewel setting, ADJUSTED, Serial No. 1,833,521. 134 Grams total weight. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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item #1444695
(stock #3056)
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$4,850.00
$4,850.00
AMERICAN W.Co.14k GOLD 18 Size Hunting Model 1879 FIRE COMMINISSIONER's Retirement watch; presented by his officers and men November 19, 1879. 18 size, hunting model, 15 jewels, lever set to change the time, "P.S. Bartlett" Model, Serial No. 1,159,844. The white porcelain dial is free of distraction and marked: AMERICAN WATCH CO. This original case is English marked with the English Lyon for the 14k gold American market in 1879. The case is beautifully engraved combining engine turning, flower designs, and the Mansion by the lake. Everything appears to have been produced "yesterday"; free of distraction or any wear. 129 Grams total weight. This watch was presented the same year it was produced. Unique and an important example of of Historic Fire Departments serving 142 years ago in the United States of America. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.
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item #1471897
(stock #4081)
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$4,750.00
$4,750.00
AMERICAN WATCH CO.
1859 – 1873
Boston, Mass.
Commonly referred to as “The Mother of all American Watch Companies”, this manufacturer was a international pioneer in watch production and accuracy. They were the first to gain independence from European watch providers in the New World. But more than that, they sought to provide a more accurate watch at a affordable price to the American Citizen. After beginning activity in Boston by the Boston Watch Co. 1853 – 1859, In January 1859, the Waltham Improvement Co. and the Appleton, Tracy & Co. merged to form the American Watch Company. In 1860, as Lincoln was elected president and the country was in Civil War, the American Watch Co. was faced with serious problems. The next year, business came to a standstill. There seemed to be little hope of finding a market for watches, and bankruptcy again seemed close at hand. At this point it was decided to cut expenditures to the lowest possible figure and keep the factory in operation.
American horology owes much to members of the Waltham Watch group such as Bacon, Church, Dennison, Fogg, Howard, Marsh, Webster, and Woerd, who contributed much to its development and success. In early 1861, the name “J. Watson” appeared on model 1857 (first run: nos. 23,601 to 24,300 total production 1200). The next model 1857 was the “R.E. Robbins” of which 2800 were made. The William Ellery marked: Em Ellery, (model 1857) was then introduced with the first serial number of 46,201. It was key wind and key set and has 7 to 15 jewels. A size 10 women’s watch was made in July of 1861 with the first serial numbers of 44,201. It was marked “Appleton, Tracy & Co gold balance, ky wind and key set, ¾ plate, 13 to 15 jewels. Some were marked “P.S. Bartlett” and a 15 jewel was marked “Appleton, Tracy & Co.” A special model, 10 size, serial numbers of 45,801 to 46,200, is extremely rare. By 1957, 35,000,000 watches were produced, and the factories closed forever.
American Watch Co. Appleton Tracy & Co. Original ENGLISH 18k Case Circa: 1874. Presentation: "Presented to T.T. O'Rilley by the Operatives of the Weave Room Lippit Mill March 13th 1880". Full Plate Gilt, Key Wind and Key Set, 15j, "Appleton, Tracy Z& Co., Waltham, Mass", serial No. 748,060. The white porcelain dial is mint and marked: AMERICAN WATCH Co. with very scarce black fancy original minute and hour hands. The English case is fancy with this presentation on the dust cover, excellent condition and shuts tight. Clean, running. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE, DON'T INVEST IN BONDS or STOCKS. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME.
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American horology owes much to members of the Waltham Watch group such as Bacon, Church, Dennison, Fogg, Howard, Marsh, Webster, and Woerd, who contributed much to its development and success. In early 1861, the name “J. Watson” appeared on model 1857 (first run: nos. 23,601 to 24,300 total production 1200). The next model 1857 was the “R.E. Robbins” of which 2800 were made. The William Ellery marked: Em Ellery, (model 1857) was then introduced with the first serial number of 46,201. It was key wind and key set and has 7 to 15 jewels. A size 10 women’s watch was made in July of 1861 with the first serial numbers of 44,201. It was marked “Appleton, Tracy & Co gold balance, ky wind and key set, ¾ plate, 13 to 15 jewels. Some were marked “P.S. Bartlett” and a 15 jewel was marked “Appleton, Tracy & Co.” A special model, 10 size, serial numbers of 45,801 to 46,200, is extremely rare. By 1957, 35,000,000 watches were produced, and the factories closed forever.
American Watch Co. Appleton Tracy & Co. Original ENGLISH 18k Case Circa: 1874. Presentation: "Presented to T.T. O'Rilley by the Operatives of the Weave Room Lippit Mill March 13th 1880". Full Plate Gilt, Key Wind and Key Set, 15j, "Appleton, Tracy Z& Co., Waltham, Mass", serial No. 748,060. The white porcelain dial is mint and marked: AMERICAN WATCH Co. with very scarce black fancy original minute and hour hands. The English case is fancy with this presentation on the dust cover, excellent condition and shuts tight. Clean, running. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE, DON'T INVEST IN BONDS or STOCKS. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME.
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item #1473115
(stock #4089)
Watchcompany.com
$4,700.00
$4,700.00
Not available. Stolen through chrono24.com.
Most desirable solid 14k Pink, Yellow, White and Rose color Gold inlay and overlap engravings featuring The Bust of an ELK. This mint condition rare multicolor also features a fancy porcelain dial. This single sunk porcelain dial features a light blue center surrounded by 18k gold leaf with the original fancy gold minute, hour, and sub. seconds hands. The original movement is an ELGIN 15 jewel, pendent set serial No. 21,828,772, which dates this watch to 1918. 100 grams total weight. 51mm diameter and 13mm thick. Never been initialed or personalized. The 14k Rose Gold crest is blank and all heavily engraved surfaces are all in mint original condition. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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item #1462538
(stock #4054)
Watchcompany.com
$3,850.00
$3,850.00
ELGIN National W.Co. 18k GOLD EXPOSITION ENGLISH original Hunting case; 1879. Has the English Lyon Hallmark. Features a home by the lake with fancy engraving and engine turning. All original, very fancy, mint condition with an initialed crest and a blank dust cover. 11 jewels 3/4 plate gilt, 16 Size, Lever set to change the time, Serial No. 630,310. Solid 18k yellow gold! 124 grams total weight.
Wild Bill Hitchcock, Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, Railroad men, gunfighters, Saloon keepers, Lawmen, Cowboys carried solid gold ELGIN Watch Co. watches because they were available, accurate, reasonably priced and in circulation all over the Wild West at that time! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.
Offered with this purchase: The Deadliest Men by Paul Kirchner Soft Bound C: 2001. Personally signed by the only living participant in this book. The Deadliest Men by Paul Kirchner Soft Bound C: 2001. 417 pages. Offered as a result of frequent requests by my valued customers. This book provides facts surrounding my personal gun fighting experiences in my store. These events occurred from 1989 to 1992 in the Watchcompany retail store in West Los Angeles.
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Wild Bill Hitchcock, Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, Railroad men, gunfighters, Saloon keepers, Lawmen, Cowboys carried solid gold ELGIN Watch Co. watches because they were available, accurate, reasonably priced and in circulation all over the Wild West at that time! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.
Offered with this purchase: The Deadliest Men by Paul Kirchner Soft Bound C: 2001. Personally signed by the only living participant in this book. The Deadliest Men by Paul Kirchner Soft Bound C: 2001. 417 pages. Offered as a result of frequent requests by my valued customers. This book provides facts surrounding my personal gun fighting experiences in my store. These events occurred from 1989 to 1992 in the Watchcompany retail store in West Los Angeles.
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item #1460462
(stock #4040)
Watchcompany.com
$3,250.00
$3,250.00
Very scarce when discovered in this solid Gold and in all-original pristine condition. Just removed from my personal collection of over 40 years. This is a Keystone HOWARD 14k GOLD 21 Jewel Hunting Model Prestine condition, circa: 1909. PAT'D 1908, 21 Jewels, Adjusted Five Positions and Temperature, pendent set, marked: E. Howard Watch Co., Boston, Mass. All wide well RED RUBY jewel settings, Serial No. 1,095,024. Light hairline of the single sunk white porcelain dial, which does not distract. Very clean running and accurate. The mint engine turned original case is marked: WARRANTEED 14k .585 FINE The Keystone Watch Co. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.
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item #1444027
(stock #3055)
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$2,500.00
$2,500.00
ELGIN 14k GOLD BOX HINGED HUNTING CASE 6 Size : C: 1881. 6 size, hunting model, lever set, 7 jewels, Serial No. 917,628. Mint porcelain dial. Case marked: BLAUER/14k". All original and in like new pristine condition; free of distraction. As if 140 years didn't happen! Personalized dust cover, but the crest on top is free of initials. Clean, running and accurate. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.
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item #1473716
(stock #4094)
Watchcompany.com
$2,400.00
$2,400.00
Waltham 23j Vanguard UP/DOWN INDICATOR 18 Size original Salesmans Sample Case 1908. Adjusted 5 Positions, Serial No. 15,036,445. Superb original condition; clean running and still fully functional and accurate. Original hands and Indicator hand. Difficult to see two hairlines just under the center post. Not distracting. Very nice. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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item #1447797
(stock #3089)
Watchcompany.com
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
FREDONIA WATCH CO.
Fredonia, New York
1881-1885
The company sold the finished movements acquired from the Independent Watch Co. Those movements had been made by other companies. The Fredonia Watch Company was sold to the Peoria Watch Co. in 1885, after having produced approximately 20,000 watches.
Extremely rare early RR Model. FREDONIA W. Co. Fredonia, N.Y. Circa: 1881 (1st Yr. of production) 24 HOUR RAILROAD DIAL Serial No. 98. Intended for use on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Extremely Rare and all original. The mint 24 hour dial signed FREDONIA, N.Y. and features both the 24 hours and the Fleur-de-Lis black hands ('flower' and 'lily' respectively). Cased in a nickel display case. Very clean running. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.
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Extremely rare early RR Model. FREDONIA W. Co. Fredonia, N.Y. Circa: 1881 (1st Yr. of production) 24 HOUR RAILROAD DIAL Serial No. 98. Intended for use on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Extremely Rare and all original. The mint 24 hour dial signed FREDONIA, N.Y. and features both the 24 hours and the Fleur-de-Lis black hands ('flower' and 'lily' respectively). Cased in a nickel display case. Very clean running. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.
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