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Lot 1159: Four Pocket Watches with Connections to the Quad Cities

Four Turn of the 19th Century Pocket Watches with Connections to the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2018

Lot 1159: Four Pocket Watches with Connections to the Quad Cities

Four Turn of the 19th Century Pocket Watches with Connections to the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2018

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Four Turn of the 19th Century Pocket Watches with Connections to the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
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Item Interest: Average
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Catalog Page: 73
Class: Other
Description:

1) "Elgin Natl. Watch Co." of Elgin, Illinois marked movement, numbered " 5351790", 15 jewels, in a floral scroll and sailboat scene engraved "The Wadsworth Watch Case Co." and "14 KARAT SOLID GOLD" marked case, numbered "66204". Circa 1894. Includes a velvet jewelry case marked "WILL. R. JOHNSON/THE JEWELER/ROCK ISLAND, ILL." 2) Henry Reis of Davenport, Iowa marked movement, numbered "2298313" in a smooth "NEWPORT/COIN" marked case that is numbered "659227". 3) Henry Reis of Davenport, Iowa marked movement, numbered "278707" in a very lightly engraved case marked "LEADER/COIN" and numbered "160742" 4) Rock Island Special marked face and movement, numbered "172654", 21 jewels, in a fully engraved case marked "DERBY/14" and numbered 3654. The minute hand is detached but included.

Rating Definition:

All are very fine, with some scattered light scratches and dings. Functionality could only be confirmed on the third watch listed above.



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