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,UK - London, England-,M.J. Tobias of London 18K Pocket Watch

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Jewelry & Watches Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 USD and UP
,UK - London, England-,M.J. Tobias of London 18K Pocket Watch
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Reno, NV 89511
Thursday August22, 10am-6pm
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c1850s-This pocket watch measures 46mm across the face, and is encased in a 18k gold hunter case featuring fine floral engravings, with a pictorial seated liberty figure. The single-sunk white enamel dial is crazed and bears a gouge by the 1 position. The hours are marked in roman numerals, and the seconds dial bears Arabic numerals in 10-second intervals. The face is inscribed "Time Keeper" and the hands are blued: whips and spade. There is no crystal. The cuvet is engraved "Patent Lever/ Full Jeweled/ No. 26805". Key wind, key set. The 3/4 plate movement is engraved "M. J. Tobias/ London". In the 19th century, Swiss watch makers often appropriated the names of British companies. This watch is such an example, being an "M.J. Tobias" while the authentic maker was actually "M.I. Tobias". Little information is available to date this piece accurately, but it is likely from the mid 1800s. The gross weight of this watch is approximately 3 oz. HKA#64847