Jan 31, 2024 12:00 EST
Fine Jewelry
87
American Watch Company Gold Open Face Pocket Watch and Locket
Estate / Collection: From the Family of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
18 and 14 kt., key-wind, key set, circular white porcelain dial, black Roman numerals, sunken subsidiary seconds, minute track indicator, coin-edge case, case dia. ap. 49 mm., back cover with shield engraved O.W.H, Dec. 25, 1868, .polished and engine-turned cuvette, dial signed American Watch Co., 3/4 gilt-plate movement signed Appleton Tracey & Co., Fogg's safety pinion Pat. Feb. 14, 1865, no. 210, 171, case signed M.B., no. 4224, c. 1865, crown and keys missing, hairline crack on dial, ap. 71 dwts. gross. With engine-turned locket engraved A.L.U, ap. 4.4 dwts. With "Songs in Many Keys" book by Oliver Wendell Holmes, dated 1862, signed by O.W.H. with personal dedication.
Please note this lot is accompanied by "Songs in Many Keys" book by Oliver Wendell Holmes, dated 1862, signed by O.W.H. with personal dedication.
The pocket watch belonged to Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., passed down through the Upham family. The locket belonged to his sister Ann Susan Upham.
Sold for $4,160
Estimated at $2,000 - $3,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Estate / Collection: From the Family of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
18 and 14 kt., key-wind, key set, circular white porcelain dial, black Roman numerals, sunken subsidiary seconds, minute track indicator, coin-edge case, case dia. ap. 49 mm., back cover with shield engraved O.W.H, Dec. 25, 1868, .polished and engine-turned cuvette, dial signed American Watch Co., 3/4 gilt-plate movement signed Appleton Tracey & Co., Fogg's safety pinion Pat. Feb. 14, 1865, no. 210, 171, case signed M.B., no. 4224, c. 1865, crown and keys missing, hairline crack on dial, ap. 71 dwts. gross. With engine-turned locket engraved A.L.U, ap. 4.4 dwts. With "Songs in Many Keys" book by Oliver Wendell Holmes, dated 1862, signed by O.W.H. with personal dedication.
Please note this lot is accompanied by "Songs in Many Keys" book by Oliver Wendell Holmes, dated 1862, signed by O.W.H. with personal dedication.
Provenance:The pocket watch belonged to Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., passed down through the Upham family. The locket belonged to his sister Ann Susan Upham.
Crown and keys missing, hairline crack on dial.
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Auction: Fine Jewelry, Jan 31, 2024
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Successful Auction of Fine Jewelry on January 31, 2024
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Sale Total Surpasses Expectations Amid Competitive Bidding
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Consignments Are Being Accepted for Future Auctions
NEW YORK, NY -- Competive bidding drove strong prices at Doyle's January 31, 2024 auction of Fine Jewelry, sending the sale total far over expectations. This exciting sale showcased a wide array of stylish jewelry by Bulgari, Elizabeth Gage, Buccellati, Verdura, Seaman Schepps, Van Cleef & Arpels and Tiffany & Co., as well as fine watches by Rolex, Franck Muller, Chanel and Patek Philippe. With such a variety of designs by prominent European and American makers, the sale offered enticing opportunities for every collector!
GALLERY TALK | Saturday, January 27 at 1pm
Learn about select highlights of our Fine Jewelry sale at a Gallery Talk by Specialist Martha Garcia on Saturday, January 27 at 1pm. The talk will take place at Doyle, 175 East 87th Street. Free and open to the public.
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Consignments are currently being accepted for future auctions. We invite you to contact us for a complimentary auction evaluation of your jewelry, fine watches and luxury handbags. Our Specialists are always available to discuss the sale of a single item or an entire collection.
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