Exceedingly rare, completely original oversized WWI Elgin trench watch. Measuring a full 38mm in diameter, this "6" size silveroid timepiece is one of the largest examples of the era. Featuring a correctly re-created two-piece black cordovan strap and matching buckle. Circa 1919.
Exceedingly handsome, historically significant and original sterling silver wire-lug wristwatch with WWI Submarine Warfare-related engraving, circa 1925.
Extremely handsome men's early, oversized Zenith wristwatch in a hinged, rectangular case of solid sterling silver, measuring an impressive 41mm by 25mm by 10mm thick (!) Offered with a bespoke black cordovan strap custom-fitted to the client's wrist. Circa 1926
Classic Men's 16s hunter-cased gentlemen's pocket watch, chain and knife fob, made for the English market. Plum-blued hands and pristine enamel dial, genuine American Waltham mechanism and gold-filled Dennison case contribute to this handsome combination. Offered in a custom-fitted, velvet-lined period presentation box. Circa 1926.
Men's "cut-corner" Hamilton wristwatch in a white gold-fill case with black enamel fettered chase-work; offered in period Bakelite presentation case, circa 1928.
Considered one of the most desirable American-made wrist watches, the Illinois "New Yorker" the very tactile embodiment of the Deco Movement. This example, in white gold fill, features an original dial and factory enameling. Circa 1929
A tribute to Art Deco design, this stunningly handsome men's "Jolly
Roger" wristwatch by Illinois Watch Company is both rare and extremely
desirable, circa 1929.
Considered "America's Favorite Strap Watch" by Illinois, the "Mate" is the sensuous embodiment of the Deco Movement. This example, in white gold fill, features a magnificently restored two-tone platinum-over-silver dial, balloon spade hands and a matching sub-seconds register. Fitted with a new-old stock strap; offered in a custom-fitted period presentation case, circa 1929.
An intensely satisfying tactile embodiment of the Deco Movement, this extraordinary two-tone yellow and white gold-filled Illinois wristwatch features a fancy enameled bezel; magnificent, completely original two-tone platinum-over-silver dial and “stained-glass” hands with matching sub-seconds register. Fitted with a new-old stock vintage chocolate crocodile strap and offered in a custom-fitted period presentation case. Circa 1929
Extraordinarily rare and a triumph of Deco design, this futuristic ladies Elgin features a black enameled bezel and triangular face. Offered in a custom-fitted Elgin presentation box, circa 1930.
The perfect expression of men's Deco era wrist art, this rectangular Illinois dress watch, with its two-tone silver on pearlescent dial, scalloped case and matching period bracelet band is truly mesmeric! Circa 1931
Stunning and extremely rare, this men's oversized Elgin wristwatch with stunning black enameled inset bezel is just the timepiece to transport you back to Jazz Age of Gatsby, complete with what we believe to be its original bracelet band. Offered in a period Elgin factory presentation case, circa 1931.
