Jul 23 2016
American Watch Co. Riverside 14k Solid Gold Hunter Cased Pocket Watch 1874
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RARE EARLY AMERICAN WATCH CO. WALTHAM RIVERSIDE 14K SOLID GOLD HUNTER CASED POCKET WATCH DATED 1874. WALTHAM RIVERSIDE 14K YELLOW GOLD HUNTER CASED POCKET WATCH DATED 1874. 142 Year Old Example/All Original/Early Signed Gilt Riverside Patent Pinion Movement/Excellent Aged Condition/Substantial 72.2 Grams 14K Solid Gold Investment. /Waltham Riverside 14K solid yellow gold hunter cased pocket watch dated 1874! A truly stunning 142 year old pocket watch signed American Watch Co. Before the name Waltham was officially introduced and commonly used! Featuring one of the first signed gilt 3/4 plate Patent Pinion “RIVERSIDE” movements produced and in excellent running condition! No one offers watches of this calibre in no reserve auctions. I’m out to level the playing field and give all a fair chance at ownership with a. This is your chance to own a rare and exceptional 142 year old 14K solid gold American Watch Co. Hunter cased pocket watch in excellent aged condition. The only thing keeping this watch from mint is several superfine hairlines on the 142 year old snow white fine porcelain dial and the front cover opens slowly on it’s original hinge to just past 90 degrees. Note the extraordinary engine turned decorated covers. They show NO sign of age or use wear. Incredibly beautiful and never seen! Not too shabby for a 142 year old solid gold pocket watch! This beautiful antique timepiece is a larger size with a case diameter of 44mm. The watch weighs a substantial 72.2 grams, about half of which is 14K gold. I mention the gold content for a base value only. I would never destroy a beautiful antique gold pocket watch for the gold content. It is my hope that this watch ends up in the hands of an ardent collector for many years of enjoyment and appreciation! This fine early American Watch Co. Riverside 14K solid gold pocket watch is absolutely gorgeous. The bow is excellent with none of the wear or looseness commonly found. The watch is stem wind and lever set. The wind is silky smooth and it keeps excellent time. The 14K gold case and covers are all excellent with NO sign of age & use wear, something NEVER seen! Please examine the many photos for a close look. The front cover has never held a monogram, a real plus for collectors! The signed AMERICAN WATCH CO. Snow white porcelain dial has several superficial hairlines. With black Roman numerals and a small sunken seconds sweep marked out in 10 second intervals. Original corrosion-free blue steel Breguet hands. All three covers are 14K solid gold and snap tightly closed. The inside of the 14K gold rear cover is stamped K. Inside the polished 14K gold cuvee is stamped ” 14K 22950 “. The watch has also been professionally tested and is fully guaranteed to be solid 14K gold. The beautiful gilt 3/4 plate movement is one of the first signed Riverside movements in fine running condition. It’s signed AMERICAN WATCH CO. The six digit movement serial number accurately dates this very rare timepiece to 1874! This luxurious American Watch Co. 14K solid yellow gold pocket watch is ready to give you years of trouble-free service! If you’ve been looking for a very rare early 142 year old American Watch Co. /Waltham 14K solid yellow gold hunter cased pocket watch, you just found it. Offered in a very special. Get Images that Make Supersized Seem Small. Auctiva’s Listing Templates improve your auctions in minutes. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. ATTN: I forgot to mention that the watch runs fast and will require proper adjustment by a watch person. The item “AMERICAN WATCH CO. RIVERSIDE 14K SOLID GOLD HUNTER CASED POCKET WATCH 1874″ is in sale since Thursday, July 21, 2016. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “bassettsantiques” and is located in Alfred, Maine. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Material: 14K SOLID YELLOW GOLD
- Year of Manufacture: 1870-1879
- Movement: RIVERSIDE PATENT PINION
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Brand: AMERICAN WATCH CO.
- Closure: HUNTER CASED