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THBA very rare late 19th century Waltham 16 size model 1872 crystal plate pocket watch
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About Auction
LiveApr 28, 2024
Live auction at our gallery in Candia, NH featuring rare American and European pocket and wrist watches, precision regulators, clocks, and antiques including the Vern Playton collection of wrist and pocket watches. Schmitt Horan & Co. bids@schmitt-horan.com
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- Lot Description
American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a very rare model 1872 crystal plate pocket watch, 16 size, 17 jewels, stem wind and lever set movement with transparent rock crystal top plate and balance cock, the bottom plate gilded and with ornate damascening, with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, gold wheel train, damascened, polished steel winding wheels with engraved gold washers and Fogg tadpole micrometric regulator in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel display case, and arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, double sunk white enamel dial signed "A.W.W. Co" in Old English font above "Waltham, Mass.", with blued steel Breguet style hands, serial #10, with Waltham purple silk and velvet lined mahogany box
Condition
CASE: Not original to movement; Dings; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Crystals with minor marks and fine scratches; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Not original to movement. HANDS: Minor oxide, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Winding wheels with minor specks and one small spot of oxide; Setting lever with minor oxide; Balance cock screw replaced; Repaired break to balance cock at jewel/ stud; Some loss of material on the underside resulting from the break; Winding wheel washers inconsistent with those used on other extant examples of this model. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). Box with minor marks and scratches. The movement was part of the Wing Collection, sold by Jones & Horan in 2018, and fitted with the current case and dial following the auction. ACCESSORIES: Box, circa 1890, Dimensions:
- Shipping Info
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We ask that you follow the steps below to take possession of your purchases.
1.) Pay your invoice:
Successful bidders are sent an invoice via e-mail. If you have not provided us with an e-mail an invoice will be sent by US Mail. Please note this may cause a brief delay in receiving your invoice. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, bank wire, all major credit cards, Paypal payments to bids@schmitt-horan.com or check or money order made out to:
Schmitt Horan & Co.
PO Box 31
Candia NH 03034
All invoices paid by credit card or Paypal will be charged a 3% processing fee.
2.) Arrange for shipping:
Most watches, coins and jewelry can be shipped in-house. A shipping fee will be included on your invoice if your item can be shipped in-house. In-house shipping is done via Fed Ex Second Day Air unless otherwise requested or specified.
For clocks and all other items the list of shipping agents below has been provided for your convenience. You may work with any independent shipper you choose. Schmitt Horan & Co. assumes no responsibility for error or omission by any third-party agent.
All successful bidders are responsible for all packing and shipping charges, which are not included in the sales price. Bidders shall pay the shipping agent directly before items are delivered. Quotes provided by the shipping agents are approximate and are subject to reasonable adjustments once the item(s) is picked up.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL RETURNS BE ACCEPTED OR REFUNDS ISSUED LATER THAN 30 DAYS AFTER THE AUCTION. It is the responsibility of the bidder to make sure they receive their items before the 30 day return period is over. Transit damage alone is not sufficient reason to return an item. We and the shipping agents will gladly assist in claims against transport companies.
For average sized items:
Parcel Room
1465 Woodbury Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 431-4205
auctions@parcelroom.com
https://www.parcelroom.com/auctionquote
The UPS Store
35 Manchester Rd Ste 11A, Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-9899
store4686@theupsstore.com
Package Central
1 Freetown Rd, Raymond, NH 03077
*New to us. Feedback appreciated if you utilize their services.
(603) 734-9071
info@packagecentral.com
https://packagecentral.com/
Consider for larger or delicate items:
Blanket Wrapped Hand Delivery
Scott Salzarulo
Vintage Trucking
200 W. Housatonic # 20, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 212-1252
vintagetrucking@aol.com
New England - East Coast - Midwest to Chicago
Wendy Buckus
Northwest Transport
64 Hutchins Rd, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 491-5199
nwtransport@aol.com
Entire lower 48 of United States
Scott Cousins
22 Nichols St. Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 491-9353
scottcousins22@aol.com
New England - East Coast - Midwest to Chicago
Sure Express Worldwide
110 Industrial Way Portland ME, 04103
(800) 335-9996
judy@sureexpress.com
Entire lower 48 of United States and International
Marius Popescu
M&M Federal Transport
1421 Amherst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 866-3744
mariuspopescu2002@gmail.com
Most areas of the lower 48 of United States
Tom & Lynn Hodgson
Top Notch Transport
(309) 253-9700
info.topnotchtransport@gmail.com
If you look at a map of the United States and draw a line from San Antonio, Texas to Denver, Colorado and then straight north to Canada, Top Notch Transport will provide service to any area east of that line.
Alan & Ben Anderson
Outward Bound Courier Logistics
Artwork - Antiques - Furniture
*New to us. Feedback appreciated if you utilize their services.
(413) 854-3676
outwardboundcl@yahoo.com
New England - East Coast - Midwest to Chicago
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