ASSORTED PATINATED METAL WATCH HUTCHES / STANDS, LOT OF THREE
ASSORTED PATINATED METAL WATCH HUTCHES / STANDS, LOT OF THREE, including a Gothic cathedral window-shaped example with trefoil cutout decorations seated on a rectangular pedestal base stamped "HALTOM'S / FORT WORTH / PAT" to underside, and a figural example of a woman holding perhaps a large basket and gilt-decorated wreath of abundance, standing atop a four footed base. Each hutch paired with a watch including a 15-jewel Waltham watch in gold-filled case, an unidentified silver-plated example marked "PAN-AMERICA / U.S.A." to dial, and a 10-jewel "Swiss-made" marked watch in a "Platinin" case (likely a white metal/nickel alloy, resembling platinum). Various makers. Mostly early 20th century. 6 3/4" HOA.
Provenance:
From a West Coast estate collection.
Condition Report: Good condition overall, most with expected wear and some losses to silver or gold plating especially on Texas example and its accompanying watch; Swiss-made watch has extensive damage to hinges (will not shut) and loss to winding mechanism.
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ASSORTED PATINATED METAL WATCH HUTCHES / STANDS, LOT OF THREE, including a Gothic cathedral window-shaped example with trefoil cutout decorations seated on a rectangular pedestal base stamped "HALTOM'S / FORT WORTH / PAT" to underside, and a figural example of a woman holding perhaps a large basket and gilt-decorated wreath of abundance, standing atop a four footed base. Each hutch paired with a watch including a 15-jewel Waltham watch in gold-filled case, an unidentified silver-plated example marked "PAN-AMERICA / U.S.A." to dial, and a 10-jewel "Swiss-made" marked watch in a "Platinin" case (likely a white metal/nickel alloy, resembling platinum). Various makers. Mostly early 20th century. 6 3/4" HOA.
Provenance:
From a West Coast estate collection.
Condition Report: Good condition overall, most with expected wear and some losses to silver or gold plating especially on Texas example and its accompanying watch; Swiss-made watch has extensive damage to hinges (will not shut) and loss to winding mechanism.