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1850’s - J. H. MULFORD, 4 Star Pocket Watch, 18 Kt. Gold, 10-12 Jewels, Only 4-5
Estimated price for orientation: 13 950 $
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
1850’s - J. H. MULFORD, 4 Star Pocket Watch, 18 Kt. Gold, 10-12 Jewels, Only 4-5 Exist Now, Runs Good Make: J. H. Mulford (Pg. 320 Cooksey Shugart Pricing Guide) Movement: 10 - 12 Jewels, 1842 Patent, Keeping Good Time, (Sorry, I’m not competent to open the back plate to show the Mvt.) Year made: 1850’s (166+ Years Old) Albany New York Working Order: Key Sets & Key Winds, Case Hinges tight, opening and closing like new, Old Key comes with Watch Time Keeping: Good Case Composition: 18 kt. Yellow Gold Case & Dial Case Condition: Excellent Case Measurement: 18 Size Open Face, inside back (Milford & Wendell, Albany, 18 Kt. Gold Eagle Emblem, #13,649 Dial: Gold with Engraved “Peacock” Black Hands Crystal: Clear Original Very Rare: Rated 4 Stars – Only 4 or 5 Exist J. H. Mulford, production, (1842-1876) John H. Mulford was an independent watchmaker in Albany, New York prior to the time Fasoldt thrived there. He invented his unusual deadbeat escapement and patented (patent number 2465) it on February 21, 1842. Less than a hand full of these extremely rare 3/4 plate gilt KW movements exist--just one example ever appearing at public auction in the Atwood sale. Approximately 4 or 5 known to exist to date. If you have bid or are intending to bid on multiple items, just message me when you're ready and I'll send you an invoice with the combined shipping total. ***NOTE ON INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING*** I have no control over how long a package may take to get through your country's customs office. Thanks in advance for your patience and understanding. Before listing a watch, I check to see if it sets, winds, and runs and for defects and then list it accordingly. I re-check to make sure it does as listed before I ship, every time In the event a watch does not arrive to you as described, which sometimes happens when dealing with old watches, please contact me... I will deal with you honestly and professionally, and I hope you will do the same in return If you wish to pay with a method other than PayPal, please contact me first If you have any questions after reading the description and examining the photos, please ask before bidding and I will try to respond in good order Thanks for looking and good luck - Alan
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| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
1850’s - J. H. MULFORD, 4 Star Pocket Watch, 18 Kt. Gold, 10-12 Jewels, Only 4-5 Exist Now, Runs Good Make: J. H. Mulford (Pg. 320 Cooksey Shugart Pricing Guide) Movement: 10 - 12 Jewels, 1842 Patent, Keeping Good Time, (Sorry, I’m not competent to open the back plate to show the Mvt.) Year made: 1850’s (166+ Years Old) Albany New York Working Order: Key Sets & Key Winds, Case Hinges tight, opening and closing like new, Old Key comes with Watch Time Keeping: Good Case Composition: 18 kt. Yellow Gold Case & Dial Case Condition: Excellent Case Measurement: 18 Size Open Face, inside back (Milford & Wendell, Albany, 18 Kt. Gold Eagle Emblem, #13,649 Dial: Gold with Engraved “Peacock” Black Hands Crystal: Clear Original Very Rare: Rated 4 Stars – Only 4 or 5 Exist J. H. Mulford, production, (1842-1876) John H. Mulford was an independent watchmaker in Albany, New York prior to the time Fasoldt thrived there. He invented his unusual deadbeat escapement and patented (patent number 2465) it on February 21, 1842. Less than a hand full of these extremely rare 3/4 plate gilt KW movements exist--just one example ever appearing at public auction in the Atwood sale. Approximately 4 or 5 known to exist to date. If you have bid or are intending to bid on multiple items, just message me when you're ready and I'll send you an invoice with the combined shipping total. ***NOTE ON INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING*** I have no control over how long a package may take to get through your country's customs office. Thanks in advance for your patience and understanding. Before listing a watch, I check to see if it sets, winds, and runs and for defects and then list it accordingly. I re-check to make sure it does as listed before I ship, every time In the event a watch does not arrive to you as described, which sometimes happens when dealing with old watches, please contact me... I will deal with you honestly and professionally, and I hope you will do the same in return If you wish to pay with a method other than PayPal, please contact me first If you have any questions after reading the description and examining the photos, please ask before bidding and I will try to respond in good order Thanks for looking and good luck - Alan