LONGINES, WITTNAUER & CO., 18K YELLOW GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND POCKET WATCH WITH CHAIN
Sale 867 - Essential Jewelry
Apr 28, 2021
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$700 -
$900
Sold for $1,625
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
LONGINES, WITTNAUER & CO., 18K YELLOW GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND POCKET WATCH WITH CHAIN
Consisting of a pocket watch/pendant with 27.00 mm case diameter, matte gold dial, black Arabic numerals, stem wound and set 17 jewel movement signed LONGINES W. CO. SWISS, the bezel and stem with blue guilloche enamel, engine turned case back surmounted with numerous rose and old mine cut diamonds, suspended from a fancy link chain. 20 1/2 inches long.
Inner case back stamp: 1615 18K SWISS WITTNAUER & Co 2000317.
Movement number: 2358705.
Clasp stamp: 14K (maker's mark).
17.65 dwt.
Inner case back stamp: 1615 18K SWISS WITTNAUER & Co 2000317.
Movement number: 2358705.
Clasp stamp: 14K (maker's mark).
17.65 dwt.
Property of a Lady, Scottsdale, Arizona
Condition Report
Measurements: The chain measures approximately 20 1/2 inches long.
Overall Condition: The watch winds, sets and runs at the time of cataloguing but has not been timed for accuracy. Please note that Hindman does not warranty the timepiece at the time of the auction or after its purchase. Please note there is some loss of enamel on the stem and at the edges of the bezel. There is one diamond missing. There is oxidation to the dial.
Diamond Characteristics (graded insofar as mounting permits):
Color: I-J
Clarity: SI-I
Overall Condition: The watch winds, sets and runs at the time of cataloguing but has not been timed for accuracy. Please note that Hindman does not warranty the timepiece at the time of the auction or after its purchase. Please note there is some loss of enamel on the stem and at the edges of the bezel. There is one diamond missing. There is oxidation to the dial.
Diamond Characteristics (graded insofar as mounting permits):
Color: I-J
Clarity: SI-I
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