Dec 14 2024
Antique Gold Filled Fahy Pocket Watch Case FITCH PAT April 22, 1879 Screw Bezel
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I have up for sale a wonderful antique Ezra Fitch April 22, 1879 Patent DUST PROOF Screw Down Bezel Gold Filled Fahy’s AMERICA Open Face Watch Case with ornate back, thick beveled glass, and highly detailed bezel and side case. Its a Gorgeous Case as you can see from the pics , measures approx 54.7mm outside diameter and approx 45.5 inside diameter. Both the front case / bezel and back case screw on and off. I let that for you to figure out. I do not have the knowledge base for that sort of thing. The back case is very handsome with a lovely detailed floral pattern and an etched City /Village scene. The sides are very ornate, the pattern looks sort of like a fern leaf scroll, its super nice. The crystal has a few light scratches and scuffs but it definitely usable unless you are uber fussy. I have no idea of the movement size that will fit the case and will leave that for you who are more knowledgable in that area. I would suspect that its for either an 16 or 18 size but as stated will let you figure that out using the mm diameter. The stamp on the inside of the back case has a circular backstamp with a FLAG depicted on the inside and the word AMERICA printed along with the patent date of April 22, 1879. The AMERICA brand case was made by FAHY Watch Case Co. I have provided lots of information and nice pics. ONLY THROW OUT THE BOXES AND PACKAGING AFTER YOU HAVE INSPECTED THE ITEM OR ITEMS AND FIND NO DAMAGE other than what may be noted in the condition report or shown in the pics. SAVE THE BOX AND ALL PACKAGING, PICS OF THE OUTER BOX AND INNER BOX, AND OF THE DAMAGED ITEM WOULD BE REQUIRED. THIS IS PART OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITY WHEN IT COMES TO DAMAGE. I PACKAGE TO THE VERY BEST OF MY ABILITIES BUT SOMETIMES THINGS HAPPEN THAT ARE OUT OF OUR CONTROL. I list my items as thorough and as honestly as I can – but it is the buyers responsibility to be informed as possible. Color shades/tones may vary depending on my back round and lighting conditions as well your or my monitor settings. All my items are either older collectibles or antiques and as with anything of this nature there may be slight imperfections due to age or use as well as manufacturing imperfections. Please view the pics as though they are part of the items description.