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M.J Tobias Oversized Silver Key Wind Pocket Watch circa 1840 s

$3,800
£2,896.43
€3,340.72
CA$5,397.14
A$5,799.79
CHF 3,111.92
MX$68,317.99
NOK 39,129
SEK 35,744.08
DKK 24,967.25

About the Item

FACTORY / HOUSE: M.J Tobias STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Key Wind METAL / MATERIAL: Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1840's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 57mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Key Winding / 15 Jewels / Pierced Plates DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Dial with Roman Numeral Markers / Silver Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Chain Attachment WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique hunters case key winding watch was produced by Tobias, an English maker based in Liverpool, some time around 1840. The movement was made for Tobias in Switzerland however. Tobias was a substantial watch company and produced watches made in England but also purchased movements from Swiss houses as well. The unique dial appears to show two soldiers and young woman discussing something. Perhaps someone with early American history knows the story. The watch has just been given a service by our finest watchmaker and keeps acceptable time. You will likely never see another watch like this one again.
  • Creator:
    M.J Tobias
  • Case Material:
  • Strap Material:
    Silver
  • Case Shape:
    Round
  • Movement:
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850 s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is worth noting that this pocket watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our pocket watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1701stDibs: LU422327246122

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