#56 • US Watch Co, rare two-tone acid etched mvt, pendant watch

Part of 261105 - "W for Watches" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - October 29 - November 5 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

Starting at $10.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 5, 2026 1:27 PM EST

LPW - U.S. Watch Co. of Waltham, 7J, 6S, gold-filled HC recase with attractive floral and bird engraving details, white enamel SS impressed dial, morning glory hands, SW-LS, two-tone gilt and nickel acid etched mvt, s#145001. This piece is highlighted by its movement's scarce two-tone gilt and nickel acid etched finish - a style that was not found among any other American maker's production. CONDITION: Mvt: Ticking slightly sluggishly when turning in different positions, setting lever is partially under bezel and requires a small tool to pull out and engage setting mechanism, overhaul recommended, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, excellent two-tone color, very few scattered short micro-fine scratches, some tiny spots of oxide to regulator and very light finish loss to screw heads; visible portion of dial with short deep scratch at 1:30, extremely faint hl emanating form center hole to top of seconds-register; excellent minute and seconds-hand, fine hour hand with ample oxide to shaft and tip; case front closing with thin gap adjacent band due to ill-fitting bezel which will fall off when opening, case shows very little wear, small very mild dent to front with very little exterior visibility, some scattered small to tiny nicks to band, few tiny mild dings to rear, excellent engine turning and engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; glass crystal is smaller than appropriate and is not secured to bezel, falling out freely. Estimate: $150 - $250 JH-81543