107th Auction
2022/11/19
Lot 263
H. Z. RhoadsBox HInge
A collection of 5 gold pocket watches and 1 gilt pocket watch
An exquisite, heavy American splendour box hinge hunter case pocket watch
An exquisite, heavy American splendour box hinge hunter case pocket watch
Sold
estimated
6.000—8.000 €
Price realized
12.500 €
specific features
Case
14 K rose gold, lavishly engraved, monogrammed, glazed movement, large lateral hinge.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
1/2 plate movement, club-tooth lever escapement, screw compensation balance.
Case no.763798
Diam.54 mm
Circa1900
Ctry.USA
Wt.174 g
The jewellery business "H.Z. Rhoads & Brothers" was founded in 1868 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania by Henry Zahm Rhoads (born 1840). They were importers who dealt in diamonds, watches, jewelry, bronze, musical boxes, and silverware.