#122 • Davis & Co, Boston, verge fusee, circa 1821

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

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APW - Davis & Co, Boston, verge fusee, 56mm, silver OF pair cases bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1821, casemaker's incuse "J . H," outer case containing papers for Providence, RI watchmakers Joseph R. Brown and D. Brown & Son, white enamel dial, KWKS (key not included with this lot), verge escapement, diamond endstone, gilt mvt with foliate scrolled balance cock with grotesque mask at neck, gilt locking dust-cap, s#2029. A lovely example of a contract watch signed to an early American firm. Although this watch may be largely, if not fully, of English manufacture and finishing, we have chosen to present it among the American portion of this auction's offerings due to its primary interest being its early American signature. In context of early American history, this watch dates to the presidency of James Monroe. CONDITION: Mvt: Ticking sluggishly, stopping occasionally, overhaul needed, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, some small areas of surface haze; nearly flawless dial with few micro-fine scratches; excellent hands; outer case shows little wear, a pleasing dark patina, no dents, button latch good; inner case shows light wear, no dents, markings of watchmaker's paper have lightly transposed in mirror image to light patina of case rear; bow pivots freely; good domed glass crystal. Estimate: $250 - $450 JH-80824