#182 • Swiss, minute repeater, 18K, 47mm

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $4,600.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

EPW - Swiss, minute repeater, signed to mvt and dial for American retailer Theodore B. Starr of New York, 47mm, 18K gold OF original case with small Jürgensen-style lips, gilt dial, SW-SS, lever escapement with capped escape wheel, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#5692. Gross weight of assembled watch 45.1 dwt (70.1 g). Based on features, finish, and serial number range we believe this watch likely to have been made, or finished, by Audemars, Piguet & Co.. Theodore B. Starr, Inc. was founded in New York City in 1862 by Theodore Burr Starr (1837-1907), who began his career as an office boy at Reed & Taylor. He later partnered with Herman Marcus, formerly of Ball, Black & Co., forming Starr & Marcus, one of New York's most exclusive jewelry firms. Their work received international acclaim, with their cameos at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition described as "among the most exquisite in the world." In 1877, Starr bought out Marcus, who joined Tiffany & Co., and relocated the business to Madison Square on Fifth Avenue under the name Theodore B. Starr, Inc.. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good repeat function and tone, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, few mild micro-fine scratches and very small surface spots; dial with some mild surface darkening, some typical mild contact marks to surface; excellent-plus hands; case shows very little wear, no dents, rear leaving narrow sliver of gap to band at lower-right when closed; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; glass crystal with few fine scratches. Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 JH-65870