This is a rare Masonic customed dial placed on a very early Pre-Columbus 1/2 bridge Two-Tone plates, 16 Ruby Jewels, Lever Set, no signature or serial No. The Masonic "Delta Tau Delta" multi-colored dial was customized for an individual. hairlines ar 4 does not distract. The nickel snap back and bezel coin edged case has the original beveled crystals and is in excellent condition. It is American, and the circa: is about 1882...

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...

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...

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...

Antique Chinoiserie gilt bronze clock. The clock has a beautiful lady adjusting her earring while looking in a hand-held mirror. She is ornately clothed in Chinese-style attire. The base on which the lady and the clock sits is decorated with Chinese/European motifs of pagodas, flowers and marine creatures.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 18" high x 13" wide x 4 3/4" deep

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...

A fine French mantle clock in the rococo style made of rouge marble with gilded bronze feet and accents, atop which stands a bronze of Joan of Arc by Henri Emile Giraud (1825-92,Fr), and thus signed. The clock works, but has no visible markings. It is in excellent condition and works. It dates to c. 1875. Dimension: 26" h

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, t...

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 ke...

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, flow...

The finest money can buy in 1877. This is a watch worn by Cowboys of the wild west. Excellent original condition. Also, gunfighters, stagecoach drivers, pony express, bankers, and ranchers. Wild Bill Hickok, Buffalo Bill Cody, Wyatt Earp, Doc Holiday, John Harding, Billy the kid, Tom Horn, Bat Masterson, Pat Garrett, US marshals, and Lawman throughout the West. Authentic original Wild West memorabilia.

Solid Light Rose Color 14k solid Gold. 124 grams total weight. AMERICAN W. Co...

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...

Unique and very rare. This all-original solid gold watch was made especially for HOWARD & Co. 5th Ave., New York in 1879. This American Silversmith and Jeweler specialized in fine Silversmithing. This firm was established in 1866 by Edward T. and Joseph KP. Howard. Branches were opened in Newport and London. The last heard of from this Jeweler was 1922.

The case is all original to this movement and is in mint condition. The movement is 16 jewels, lever set, Adjusted with a serial...

John W. Wainwright; Presentation in 1886 by his Mother & Father. 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, lev...

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 distrac...

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...

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 S...

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 ...

Swiss NATIONAL WATCH COMPANY 18k GOLD Chaux-De-Fonds Minute Repeater and 30 Minute Register Chronograph. Slide activating minute repeating. 55mm Diameter. 16mm thick. Fully functional with clear vivid chimes. Nickel and Gilt high-grade movement, serial No. 7966.

Plain polished surfaces and closes tight. Very nice and all original. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY HARD ASSETS SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FROM AN OLD TIMER--now in my...

This is a Women's Art Deco Platinum Diamonds Wrist Watch from a Washington D.C. Estate. The size is 13/16" X 9/16", 1 1/8" long lug to lug. There are 26 accent Diamonds on the edge of the Case, single cut stones weighing approximately 1/4 Carat. The Back is engraved LLK from LAK. Note the black cloth strap with a small St. Christopher enamel medal attached. A Quartz Movement has been installed in this Watch (found originally with a movement that could not be saved) . Art Deco Platinum Wo...

This is a 14K ELGIN LADIES POCKET WATCH with HUNTER CASE...popular as a PENDANT Watch today. DIAL reads: ELGIN. 7 JEWEL LEVER SET Movement reads: Elgin Natl. Watch Co./ 4380834/ SAFETY PINION. Date this ELGIN 1884. Interior Case is marked: 14K/ DEUBER/ ANCHOR in a Shield logo/ 1640636. The case measures: 1 5/8" in Diameter; case thickness outside edge to outside edge is 9/16". Note the Beautiful Chase work with BIRDS on each side of the Case; one side also has a Castle-Like House ov...

Antique French Cassio Gilt Bronze Ormolu Boudoir Wall Clock & Barometer with Jewels

The clock is 4.76 inches (12.1 cm) long by 3.46 inches (8.8 cm) wide and 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) thick. The barometer is 4.7 inches (12 cm) long by 3.4 inches (8.7 cm) wide and 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) thick. The total weight is 1.8 Lb.

They are tarnished and have stains at the enamel face, a enamel chip at the clock's face, loss of gilding, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos). Their m...

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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Beautiful Howard & Co., Boston banjo clock in wonderful rosewood case. All original and running great. Measures 28 1/2" long x 12" wide x 4" deep.

This is a wonderful clock made of bronze and rouge marble depicting a lion pulling a cherub in a chariot over the tomb of Napoleon. It measures 17" long x 17" tall x 6" deep. The only marks I could find on it, which are shown in the photos, are numbers and an award that it won in France. It works beautifully and is in excellent condition.

This is a Swiss 18K pocket watch, with top-wind button set. Made By Humbert-Ramuz & Cie, white-enamel face with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds.The casing is delicately decorated with diamonds. Swiss hallmarks on interior of case (please see photos). Early 20th Century.
Diameter: 40 mm.

Open-face travel clock with original leather case. Marked Lenroc on the face.
Early 20th Century.
Measures: Case: 4.25" (10.7 cm) X 4.13" (10.5 cm). Clock: 2.55" (6.5 cm) diameter.

Art Nouveau bronze and enamel clock displaying a handpainted outdoor scene of two young women and sheep in tones of blue, paint on ivory. Clock and chime are functioning. Late 1800 or early 1900. Measures: 3" high, 3" wide.

This is a beautiful 18K gold pocket watch with Longines movement. Enameled face with Roman numerals. The case is delicately decorated with "rose cut" diamonds. Please, see photos.Early 20th. Century.
Diameter: 35 mm.

Spectacular Victorian 14K solid multicolor gold Illinois pocket watch, circa 1884, comprising a yellow gold 6 Size Hunter Case, the front engraved with a pink/rose gold monogrammed shield surrounded with intricate green gold flowers. The case back decorated with a highly detailed bee hive scene design, scrolled, textured border. Inside: White porcelain dial, black Roman numerals, blued steel hands, marked ILLINOIS WATCH COMPANY, SPRINGFIELD,1145370. Compensated balance, stem wind, lever set, 15...

A finely engraved ladies silver pocket watch with enamel face and in velvet English retailer's box. This item was made in France, circa 1890-1910. Condition - very good and fully working. 4cm (1.5 inches) diameter.

法国产银壳珐琅面三开门女士怀表 约1890-1910年间
一件精致小巧的女用怀表，纯银...

A Victorian or Edwardian Ladies Remontoir (10 Ruby) Pocket Watch with finely Enameled Dial and 18 Carat Gold Case. This watch was made in France during either the late 19th or early 20th Century, circa 1875-1910. Condition: very good - there is minor age wear to the case; the dial is in excellent undamaged condition and the movement is in very good working order. 2.5cm (1 inch) diameter Total weight: 21 grams (0.75 ounces)

Swiss table clock with 8 days movement. Lovely hand painting over ivory of a Clock Tower. Both painting (front) and casing (back) are signed.
Front inscription reads "Swiss" and the painters signature.
Rear inscription reads "La Tour de l'Horloge"- fab. Suisse - 56225 - JUVENIA M.F.G.- Swiss D6 - Metal Dore - 8 DAYS.
Fully functional.
Dimensions of clock: 4" height X 2.75" width.
Dimension of base only: 1.50" height X 3.75" width.
Dimensions with marble base: 5.25" height.

This beautiful metal clock has been in the original family since the late 1800's and we are pleased to be offering it for sale for the first time ever. Made by F. Kroeber of New York, it was presented to a member of the faculty at Indiana University in 1881. It is decorated with a great aesthetic design incorporating birds, flowers and a dog chasing a deer and is engraved with the following: Left side: Presented to Bartlet Y. Armfield, November 13, 1881; Right side: by Indiana University an...

Beautifully detailed bronze clock with cherubs on either side. It measures 22" long x 20" tall x 8" deep. It is signed (see photo), and from Paris. It is in as found working condition, but could definitely benefit from a good cleaning.