Lot 44
Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., Edwardian, Diamond, Seed Pearl and Polychrome Enamel Watch Pendant
Sale 720 - Important Jewelry
Dec 12, 2019 10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

Sold for $3,250

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., Edwardian, Diamond, Seed Pearl and Polychrome Enamel Watch Pendant
consisting of a pendant, 24.00 mm case diameter, champagne dial signed BAILEY, BANKS & BIDDLE Co., black Arabic numerals, blued steel Breguet hands, seed pearl bezel, case back accented with white and light blue enamel, applied foliate motif containing numerous rose cut diamonds, snap on case back, 18 jewel stem wound nickel movement with four adjustments signed J. FERRERO BAILEY, BANKS & BIDDLE CO, pendant suspended from a lavalier chain with blue and white enamel tubular links and seed pearl stations.
Movement number: 8375.
Inner case back: BAILEY, BANKS & BIDDLE CO. J. FERRERO SWISS 8375.
15.80 dwts.
Condition Report
Please contact the jewelry department for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot. Please note that measurements and opinions on gems are given as a courtesy and are approximated.

The chain measures approximately 21 inches long (excluding the drop and watch). The back of the watch shows some wear to the enamel. 

The watch winds, sets and runs but has not been timed for accuracy. There are a few fibers under the crystal on the dial. The crystal shows minor scratches not easily visible. 

Please note that Hindman Auctions does not warranty the current or future working of the timepiece.

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