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The case is the gold plated star model from the english watch case maker aaron dennison, the dennison watch case company made the majority of cases for. Hunter, 10kt rose gold engraved on both sides, measures 40mm in diameter, case number 297295. As stated by carl sandberg in his biography of president abraham lincoln, the 16th president owned and carried a william ellery 18 size key wind silver cased pocket watch. Antique waltham model 1894 17j 14k gold pocket watch 1912 19 vintage railroad train watch duration. Waltham gold pocket watch for sale in uk view 22 ads. The process was imprecise, time consuming, and resulted in a product that was unaffordable for a majority of people. The dial has roman numerals but does not have any makers name on it. The case back will only tell the buyer or owner the. This has been posted on the watch board, but theres no conclusive answer as to the gold factor. Vintage waltham masonic octagon pocket watch 17 jewel.
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I do not have firm documentation, but i believe this mark is associated with walthams solid gold case material. These cases were 14k gold filled, but the base metal was 8 or 9 karat gold. New listing rare 1904 waltham royal 17 jewel 12 size solid 14k gold pocket watch no reserve. Download yoongi wallpaper by byungchanie e1 free on zedge now.
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