with concealed watch and matching pin, said to belong to Septima Sexta Rutledge II Forney, great-granddaughter of two signers of the Declaration of Independence, tested 18kt., engraved leaf design on front and back, front has 26 rose cut diamonds in foliate design centered in blue enamel, opens to expose watch with white circular enamel dial, Roman numerals, gold surrounding face engraved "Aiguilles, Enchappment a cylindre huit trous rubis", probably Swiss, with watch key made for it later, 3-1/4 in., 52.5 grams scratches, works not opened for inspection; pin tested 18kt., blue enamel with 24 rose cut diamonds in foliate design, border engraved, 1-1/8 x 7/8 in. tarnish, losses to enamel. Notes: Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, "earth mined", manmade or other. Appraisals, descriptions, photographs, are offered as a service and are not intended to be a complete analysis of the qualities and conditions of the jewelry. All identifiations, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading the mountings, the condition and cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, "cultured or natural pearls, fresh water, south sea, Tahitian pearls", and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments. Brunk Auctions makes no warranties or guaranties that any clock or watch is in working order. First time buyers will be required to pay by wire transfer or cashiers check.. Provenance: Descended to the current owner from the Middleton and Rutledge Families, Hamptin Plantation, South Carolina; Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Fain E. Edwards, Andrews, North Carolina Related example by Vacheron and Constantin as found in Cigar Aficionado April, 1998