6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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Jun 12, 2015 - Jun 13, 2015
A wonderfully preserved California quartz watch chain and fob in 14k yellow gold containing seven stations of gold quartz set into double-sided bezels. The fob itself is a 14k gold locket with two vintage photographs inside and eight compartments on the front each holding a rare specimen of California quartz which can be seen through the clear glass cover. The back of the fob is separated in the center with each half containing an example of California quartz. The elongated hexagonal buttonhole fixture is also set with two pieces of California quartz. Total weight 42.0 dwt.
The pocket watch is an E. Howard & Co., Boston, 14k yellow gold Keystone case with a reeded edge. Triple signed 5006476. The size 18 movement is pendant wind and set. The movement serial number is 224911, ca 1883. The white porcelain dial has a counter-sunk sub-seconds dial at the six o'clock position with black Arabic numerals and an outer minutes chapter. The umbrella-style hands are blued. Total weight 102.9 dwt.
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