Rare 1868 Tremont Pocket Watch in a Coin Silver Hunting Case
Rare 1868 Tremont Pocket Watch in a Coin Silver Hunting Case! This short-lived American watc. Is housed in a quad-hinged, 3 oz. Coin silver, 18s, hunter case! It has a light grey patina (we never polish our finds), has a half round coin edge center frame, an. Shield/ floral cartouche upon the front cover and a centered roundel on the back cover; both surrounded by an engine-turned. Warranteed, Coin Silver, Q77. While the back cover. Reverse is stamped, “Q77″. This LOW numbered case exhibits numerous small sratches and impression commererate with its age. Long (including bail) x 2.25 diameter x 5/8. The front, back covers, bezel and dust cover are all hinged, and open crisply with no additional play. The entire watch, case and movement weigh 5.67 ounces. The glass crystal is present. The watch has a beautiful signed. White, baked glass enamel single-sunk dial with Black Roman numerals, with it’s original cobalt blue hands! Take note of the scarce’moon-style’ seconds hand. There are (2) very faint hairlines on either side of the III position and a minute sub dial flake at approx. The case contains a. Signed, and non-functioning, Tremont movement signed. The balance appears ok, but is sluggish with no true motion. These are its attributes. Grade & Model Run: 18 of 21. Grade/ Model Total Production: 8080. Setting: Key Wind & Set. Dial: Single sunk, white baked glass enamel. Original cobalt blue screws: Yes. NOTE: The company was founded by Dennison, Bigelow and Kennard in 1864, and the first watches were likely produced in late 1865. The company closed its doors in 1868. It is believed that the serial numbers on Tremot watches start at 1001. This handsome watch would certainly add to your early Tremont collection once serviced or be used for valuable parts. It is being offered in As-Is, Where-Is condition. Thank you for visiting! _gsrx_vers_1680 GS 9.8.3 (1680).