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Pocket Watch Auction

Fri, Sep 24, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 172

Thomas Best Pocket Watch

Estimate: $200 - $400

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

41.5mm open face case, painted enamel dial, British hallmarks inside case, sterling silver, movement marked "Tho. Best, London, 8717," Verge Fusee, outer repousse silver case 49.5mm, 101 grams

Provenance: A Virginia Collector

Condition

gears moving but not keeping time when inspected, large chip to dial at six o'clock, other wear and cracks to dial, dents, tarnish, wear and scratches, wear to design on outer case, no key

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