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

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

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