July Auction of Luxury Watches and Jewelry along with Fine Art and Antiques
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 11:00AM EDT
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Lot 7622
Large Tailholt California Mine Gold In Quartz 1870s Gold Nugget Large Mens Pocket Watch And Chain
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $50,000 | $1,000 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
HFA DT72255
This is a fantastic specimen of Gold In Quartz, the watch itself has very minor surface wear and no visible damage to the quartz. Chain clasp is not soldered and neither are some of the links.
- Described By: Rachel NODDD
- Title: Large Tailholt California Mine Gold In Quartz 1870s Gold Nugget Large Mens Pocket Watch And Chain
- Description: Large Tailholt California mine gold and quartz 1870's large men's pocket watch with gold nuggets and gold quarts pocket watch chain fob these were featured with outer fittings this one is unusual because it has a glass incepted crystal showing nuggets this watch is from a recent estate from a family in Tulare county in California we have an est at 20k-30k but told to sell at no r the movement is a Waltham movement dating 1879 which is the period Tailholt mine was at its peak we guarantee authenticity it also has the original gold mine pouch.
- Manufacturer: Waltham
- Setting Type: Pendant
- Diameter: 52mm
- Thickness: 14mm
- Numerals: Roman
- Total Watch Weight: 136g
- Movement: Waltham
- Movement Running: Yes
- Dial Condition: No hairlines
- Dial Color: White
- All Words on Dial: Waltham
- Jewels: 17
- Style or Shape: Round
- Open Face/Hunter: Hunter
- Metal Content: 14K Gold
- Shipping In-House: Available
- Shipping Box Size: 18 x 13 x 3 in
- Shipping Weight: 2 lb 0 oz
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