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.
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.
Magnificent men's Illinois "Guardsman" wristwatch in white gold fill and enamel in period Bakelite jeweler’s box; fitted with black cordovan strap and period buckle, 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
One of the most handsome and desirable American timepieces we've had the pleasure to offer, this Hamilton "Mount Vernon" in yellow gold-fill is magnificent in form and function. The work of art with original matching gold-filled bracelet band is in original polish and is highlighted by restored dial and cleaned, oiled and calibrated mechanism. Offered in a Hamilton Bakelite presentation case. Circa 1932
Men's Jazz-Age Elgin wristwatch, handsomely designed and in excellent condition, offered in a period burgundy velvet-and-Bakelite presentation box, circa 1937.
Stunning Men's rose gold-plate "bombe" or tonneau-shaped Bulova wrist watch with rare ink-black dial and contrasting white Arabic numerals, circa 1940.
