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This is an estate piece on consignment. It was appraised in January 2008 by Litchfield & Co. in Atlanta GA, an established gemologist for over 3 decades. It is owned by the heir of the original owner.
A copy of this appraisal is included with this watch and is suitable for use for insurance and identification purposes.
The watch is in superb condition. It is not in runing condition and more than likely just needs a basic routine servicing. All diamonds are secure and in place, and the watch is ready to wear.
Below is a copy of the appraisal description:
One lady's 7" platinum wristwatch and attached fourteen karat white gold bracelet Circa 1940s/50s that features:
Ten round full cut diamonds that vary from 0.06 to 0.16 carat for an approximate total weight of 0.88 carats.
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average color H-I
average clarity VS
One hundred thirty-one round single cut diamonds that vary 0.005 to 0.03 carat for an approximate total weight of 1.31 carats.
average color G-H-I
average clarity VS
The top of the watch measures approximately 49x15 to 11x6mm.
The watch case measures approximately 13.5x5x15x6mm and has a white tone doal, two black hands , the name HAMILTON in black block letters, white metal stick numerals and 12, 3, 6, 9 in Arabic numbers. The winding stem us platinum stamped HAMILTON, PLATINUM, 911, 17 JEWELS-V2004 and has a gold plate with intertwined initials HW. The watch case is surrounded by eighteen round single cut diamonds that are bead set. The shoulders of the watch have a non-descript pattern that includes ten bezel set round full cut diamonds and thirty-six bead set round single cut diamonds. The watch is soldered on both sides to a 7to5x3.5mm fourteen carat white gold and diamond flexible link bracelet that begins with a "U" shape connector with six bead set round single cut diamonds on each side followed by fifteen flexible links with four bead set round single cut diamonds in each link. to total sixty diaonds. There is a ladder catch that has five bead set round single cut diamonds on the top. The back of the catch is stamped 14K. There is a fourteen karat white gold safety chain. Acid testing shows this metal to be platinum and fourteen karat(14K) white gold.
This watch was given to Frances Bizinsky Bressler by her husband Jake in 1945 to celebrate their tenth wedding aniversary. She received the accompanying diamond bracelet in the 1950s. She left this watch to her daughter Lauri. The value assigned is as a cash out price due to age and workmanship. This watch cannot be replaced.
DWT: 16.69
ESTIMATED REPLACEMENT COST:
$7,800.00 |
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