J. P. STEVENS, Atlanta, Ga. Nickel High Grade 15j SILVER Case 1884
Stevens bought part of the Springfield Watch co. Of Massachusetts; and some unfinished watch components from E. He set up his watchmaking firm above his jewelry store in Atlanta, Ga. And started to produce the Bowman unfinished watches which were 16 size and various 18 size watches, to which was added the Stevens Patent Regulator. This regulator is best described as a simple disc attached to the plate which has an eccentric groove cut for the arm of the regulator to move in. This regulator is a prominent feature of the J. Stevens plate with damascening. The pallets were equidistant locking and needed greater accuracy in manufacturing. About 50 of these watches were made. The pallet and fork are made of one-piece aluminum. The aluminum was combined with 1/10 copper and formed an exceedingly tough metal which will not rust or become magnetized. The lever of this watch is only one-third the weight of a steel lever. The aluminum lever affords the lease possible resistance for overcoming inertia in transmitting power from the escape wheel to the balance. In the spring of 1887, the company failed. Only 169 true Stevens watches were made, but other watches carried the J. This truly rare example of J. Stevens is serial No. 732,034 (marked on both the nickel and the gilt plates), Hunting model, 15 jewels, lever set, full plate NICKEL and GILT two-tone split. With the nickel plate marked: J. Stevens & Bros/ ATLANTA, GA. The original white porcelain dial is hairline free with original Key Hole style hands and marked; J. The movement is in superb original clean, running condition. The gold filled hunting case shows some wear but if fully functional and decent in appearance. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON’T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. OTHER NICE FEATURES: Free U. The item “J. P. STEVENS, Atlanta, Ga. Nickel High Grade 15j SILVER Case 1884″ is in sale since Friday, June 4, 2021. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “watchco1973″ and is located in Santa Monica, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
- Department: Men
- Case Color: Silver
- Style: Luxury
- Case Material: Silver
- Dial Style: Roman Numerals
- Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
- Type: Pocket Watch
- Customized: No
- With Papers: No
- Year Manufactured: 1884
- With Original Box/Packaging: No
- Dial Color: White
- Brand: J.P. Stevens