American & Southern Auction | October 16, 2024
Wed, Oct 16, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 546
Scrimshaw Whalebone Watch Holder and Waltham Pocket Watch
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
probably American, 19th century, likely sailor made, rectangular case with arched top with hook for watch suspension flanked by acorn finials, small hinged door, all atop four footed base with four acorn finials, 8-3/4 x 6-1/4 x 3-5/8 in.; Waltham pocket watch, Movement Serial Number: 22614397, marked on interior "H.W.W.Co./Waltham.Mass./Illinois Watch Case Co./Spartan/0947966...", the back side with monogram "T.J.G.", 2-1/8 x 1-3/4 in.
Provenance: A North Carolina Private Collection
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The movement of the watch has not been tested for accuracy, and Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee regarding the working order of any clock or watch.
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A North Carolina Private Collection
watch holder with scattered cracks, scattered glue residue at seams and joints, top of base detached with glue residue from prior repair, some chipping and loss to bases of acorn finials, surface dirt/accretion, pocket watch lacking crystal and minute hand, does not appear to be working at time of inspection, cracks to dial
