Important Estate Jewelry - Sale 04JL02 - Lot 36
Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 10am
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Lot 36
Very Rare Gold Open Face Watch G. P. Reed, Boston, Massachusetts, No. 312 14 kt. yellow gold, glazed nickel damascene movement, one-half plate, exceptional barrel, lever escapement, micrometer adjustments, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds at III, up-down indicator at IX, polish case, coin and engraved edge, case no. 33587, dial and movement signed. Diameter 52 mm. In 1854 George P. Reed was employed by Dennison, Howard & Davis of Waltham, Massachusetts. He invented and patented his mainspring barrel. In 1865 he went into business for himself. His total output was about 350 watches. Sold for $26,290 (Includes Buyer's Premium) Estimate $15,000-20,000 Almost mint. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.    |
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