ANTIQUE SWISS POCKET WATCH, PRIVATE LABEL J W NEASHAM OTTUMWA IA, 15J, GP CASE-image
ANTIQUE SWISS POCKET WATCH, PRIVATE LABEL J W NEASHAM OTTUMWA IA, 15J, GP CASE-image
ANTIQUE SWISS POCKET WATCH, PRIVATE LABEL J W NEASHAM OTTUMWA IA, 15J, GP CASE-image

ANTIQUE SWISS POCKET WATCH, PRIVATE LABEL J W NEASHAM OTTUMWA IA, 15J, GP CASE

$ 36.96

Features: 12-Hour Dial Department: Unisex Adults Handmade: No Type: Pocket Watch Pocket Watch Size: 12 Seller Warranty: No Caseback: Snap Seller Notes: “See Pictures and Full Description” Display: Analog Country of Origin: Switzerland Indices: Arabic Numerals Model: PRIVATE LABEL J W NEASHAM OTTUMWA IA Personalize: No Vintage: Yes Dial Color: White Style: VINTAGE Customized: No With Service Records: No Closure: Open Face Case Material: Gold Plated Movement: Mechanical (Manual) Case Finish: Polished Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels Case Color: Yellow Gold With Papers: No Brand: Unbranded

Description

a beautiful piece of Iowa history and early wristwatch culture. Movement: Longines, Swiss-made, serial #2054310, manufactured approximately 1907–1908 . 15 jewels. Private labeled by J.W. Neasham , a prominent Ottumwa, Iowa jeweler who operated from 1892 to 1927. Both the dial and movement plate are signed "J.W. Neasham Ottumwa." Does wind — likely needs service to run reliably. Case: Gold-filled, made by Star Watch Case Co. (marked S.W.C. Co. / Gold Filled / 20 Years), a well-known American case manufacturer out of Ludington, Michigan. Case serial: 5669301. Style: Early trench/wristwatch conversion — the small pocket watch movement is fitted into a wrist-worn case with a braided silk cord strap and gold-filled hardware with safety chain clasp. This style surged in popularity around WWI. Condition: Dial is clean with crisp Arabic numerals and ornate blued hands. Case shows expected age patina. Original braided strap is intact. Sold as-is — servicing recommended. A genuine Iowa-signed Longines from a documented regional jeweler — a collector's piece with local provenance.

  1. A++ seller. Item was shipped with great care. Packaging was excellent - item as described. You can be assured that your purchase will arrive in the condition you purchased it in.

    Mobile Coderz

  2. Some issues arose the during shipment process. Seller exceeded my expectations & resolved the matter immediately. Very responsible, gracious seller, bid with confidence.

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  3. Silver 1996 proof set, shipping was ok, packaging good, item was real and as described and had a good value. Good business, thanks.

    Priyanka Pawar