Railroad Pocket Watch

Bidsquare is an online auction marketplace that offers a wide variety of antique and vintage pocket watches, including railroad pocket watches for sale at auction. These watches were originally designed for use by railroad conductors and engineers, and they are prized for their accuracy and durability.

The first railroad pocket watches were invented in the early 1800s, and they quickly became essential tools for railroad workers. These watches needed to be highly accurate in order to keep track of train schedules, and they also had to be durable enough to withstand the rigors of railroad work.

These timepieces were meticulously designed to meet rigorous standards, including being resistant to temperature variations and maintaining accurate timekeeping in harsh conditions. The birth of the railroad pocket watch marked a significant milestone in horology, serving as a testament to human ingenuity and the pivotal role of timekeeping in industrial progress.

Railroad pocket watches are popular in auctions for a number of reasons. Also, the Hamilton railroad pocket watches are famous in this category and available at online auction. First, they are relatively rare. Many of these watches were lost or damaged over the years, and only a small number have survived. Second, railroad pocket watches are often very well-made and can be quite valuable. Third, these watches have a rich history and appeal to collectors of all kinds.

In the modern auction industry, train pocket watches have garnered immense popularity among collectors and enthusiasts. These vintage timepieces hold both historical and aesthetic appeal, making them highly sought-after items in online auctions. The intricate craftsmanship and historical significance of railroad pocket watches make them prized possessions for horology aficionados and those interested in the golden age of railroads. Furthermore, the scarcity of well-preserved pieces adds to their allure, often driving competitive bidding wars during live auctions.

Bidders can explore an extensive catalog featuring various railroad pocket watch brands, including the iconic Hamilton railroad pocket watches, among others. Bidsquare's commitment to authenticity and transparency ensures that buyers can bid with confidence, knowing they are acquiring genuine and historically significant pieces.

Bidsquare offers a wide variety of railroad pocket watches at online live auctions. These auctions are open to bidders from all over the world, and they provide a great opportunity to own a piece of railroad history. Bidsquare makes it easy to participate in online live auctions. All you need to do is create an account and register for the auction you are interested in. Once you are registered, you can start bidding on the items you want. If you are interested in bidding you can search for live and online auctions near me? Visit Bidsquare's Auction Near Me page to discover upcoming auctions near you.
 

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  • Hamilton Railroad Grade Pocket Watch – 21 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled – Double Roller – Adjusted 5 Positions – Circa 1918 – Serial No. 1696192
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    $10 - $1,000

    Hamilton Railroad Grade Pocket Watch – 21 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled – Double Roller – Adjusted 5 Positions – Circa 1918 – Serial No. 1696192

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Elgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watch – Serial #5168024 – Fahys Coin Silver Case
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    $10 - $1,000

    Elgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watch – Serial #5168024 – Fahys Coin Silver Case

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    $10 - $1,000
  • American Waltham Watch Co. Full Hunter Pocket Watch – “Safety Barrel” – United Co. 20-Year Case
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    $10 - $1,000

    American Waltham Watch Co. Full Hunter Pocket Watch – “Safety Barrel” – United Co. 20-Year Case

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Elgin National Watch Co. “Working Man’s” Pocket Watch – 7 Jewels – Gold-Filled Kingston Case – Serial No. 16468834 – Circa 1911
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    $10 - $1,000

    Elgin National Watch Co. “Working Man’s” Pocket Watch – 7 Jewels – Gold-Filled Kingston Case – Serial No. 16468834 – Circa 1911

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Hamilton Grade 933 Pocket Watch – 21 Jewels – 10K Gold-Filled – Stem Wind/Lever Set – Adjusted 5 Positions – Circa 1907 – Serial No. 761479
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    $10 - $1,000

    Hamilton Grade 933 Pocket Watch – 21 Jewels – 10K Gold-Filled – Stem Wind/Lever Set – Adjusted 5 Positions – Circa 1907 – Serial No. 761479

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch – Model 992 – 21 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled Case (Serial No. 1722953)
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    $10 - $1,000

    Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch – Model 992 – 21 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled Case (Serial No. 1722953)

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Burlington Pocket Watch – Illinois Watch Company – Serial #3502148
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    $10 - $1,000

    Burlington Pocket Watch – Illinois Watch Company – Serial #3502148

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Hampden Watch Co. Pocket Watch – Serial #2539858
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    $10 - $1,000

    Hampden Watch Co. Pocket Watch – Serial #2539858

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    $10 - $1,000
  • American Waltham Watch Co. Pocket Watch – Serial #3740887 – “Century” Case – Circa 1888
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    $10 - $1,000

    American Waltham Watch Co. Pocket Watch – Serial #3740887 – “Century” Case – Circa 1888

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Hamilton Watch Co. Pocket Watch – Silverine Dueber Case – Serial No. 45872 – Circa Late 19th Century
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    $10 - $1,000

    Hamilton Watch Co. Pocket Watch – Silverine Dueber Case – Serial No. 45872 – Circa Late 19th Century

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Antique Elgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watch – 15 Jewels – Serial No. 13374081
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    $10 - $1,000

    Antique Elgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watch – 15 Jewels – Serial No. 13374081

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Antique “The King” Gold-Filled Pocket Watch – Victor Watch Case Co. No. 751159
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    $10 - $1,000

    Antique “The King” Gold-Filled Pocket Watch – Victor Watch Case Co. No. 751159

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Hamilton Pocket Watch – Model 917 – 17 Jewels – 10K Gold-Filled Keystone Case
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    $10 - $1,000

    Hamilton Pocket Watch – Model 917 – 17 Jewels – 10K Gold-Filled Keystone Case

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Rockford Watch Co. Pocket Watch – 17 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled – Serial No. 627540
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    $10 - $1,000

    Rockford Watch Co. Pocket Watch – 17 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled – Serial No. 627540

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Elgin 14k Pocket Watch Serial #: 862616
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    $10 - $1,000

    Elgin 14k Pocket Watch Serial #: 862616

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Westclox “Pocket Ben” – Made in U.S.A. – Early to Mid-20th Century Nickel Pocket Watch
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    $10 - $1,000

    Westclox “Pocket Ben” – Made in U.S.A. – Early to Mid-20th Century Nickel Pocket Watch

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Westclox “Pocket Ben” Pocket Watch – Made in U.S.A. – Early to Mid-20th Century
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    $10 - $1,000

    Westclox “Pocket Ben” Pocket Watch – Made in U.S.A. – Early to Mid-20th Century

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Hampden Watch Co. Pocket Watch – Serial #3108360 – 17 Jewels – Adjusted Movement
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    $10 - $1,000

    Hampden Watch Co. Pocket Watch – Serial #3108360 – 17 Jewels – Adjusted Movement

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    $10 - $1,000
  • American Watch Co. Pocket Watch – Serial #334176 – Keywind Full Hunter Case
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    $10 - $1,000

    American Watch Co. Pocket Watch – Serial #334176 – Keywind Full Hunter Case

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Illinois Watch Co. Pocket Watch – 17 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled – Serial No. 1907919
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    $10 - $1,000

    Illinois Watch Co. Pocket Watch – 17 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled – Serial No. 1907919

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Elgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watch – 17 Jewels – Sterling Silver Case – Serial No. 13970723 – Circa 1909
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    $10 - $1,000

    Elgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watch – 17 Jewels – Sterling Silver Case – Serial No. 13970723 – Circa 1909

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Antique American Waltham Pocket Watch – 14K Gold – Serial No. 6643662
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    $10 - $1,000

    Antique American Waltham Pocket Watch – 14K Gold – Serial No. 6643662

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Elgin National Watch Company Pocket Watch – Serial No. 21033247 – Gilded Hunter Case with Ornate Dial
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    $10 - $1,000

    Elgin National Watch Company Pocket Watch – Serial No. 21033247 – Gilded Hunter Case with Ornate Dial

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    $10 - $1,000
  • L.S. Swiss Pocket Watch – 14K Gold – 15 Jewels – Serial No. 404093
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    $10 - $1,000

    L.S. Swiss Pocket Watch – 14K Gold – 15 Jewels – Serial No. 404093

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Elgin Pocket Watch – 14K Gold-Filled – 15 Jewels – Serial No. 15176837
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    $10 - $1,000

    Elgin Pocket Watch – 14K Gold-Filled – 15 Jewels – Serial No. 15176837

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Waltham Pocket Watch – 14K Gold-Filled with Diamond Accent – Serial No. 8644004
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    $10 - $1,000

    Waltham Pocket Watch – 14K Gold-Filled with Diamond Accent – Serial No. 8644004

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Clinton Stretch Watch
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    $10 - $1,000

    Clinton Stretch Watch

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    $10 - $1,000
  • IllinoWatch Co. Pocket Watch – 15 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled Hunter Case – Serial No. 591639
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    $10 - $1,000

    IllinoWatch Co. Pocket Watch – 15 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled Hunter Case – Serial No. 591639

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Swiss-Made “Remontoir” Pocket Watch – 15 Jewels – Silver Case
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    $10 - $1,000

    Swiss-Made “Remontoir” Pocket Watch – 15 Jewels – Silver Case

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    $10 - $1,000
  • German Presentation Pocket Watch – “Mathias Maurer Burbacher Hütte” – Circa 1931 – Serial No. 1930209
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    $10 - $1,000

    German Presentation Pocket Watch – “Mathias Maurer Burbacher Hütte” – Circa 1931 – Serial No. 1930209

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Sun Dial Pocket Watch by Elgin – 14K Gold Monarch Case – Serial No. 734833
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    $10 - $1,000

    Sun Dial Pocket Watch by Elgin – 14K Gold Monarch Case – Serial No. 734833

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Elgin Pocket Watch – 10K Gold-Filled – 17 Jewels – S.W. – Serial No. 6140020
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    $10 - $1,000

    Elgin Pocket Watch – 10K Gold-Filled – 17 Jewels – S.W. – Serial No. 6140020

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Elgin Pocket Watch – Dubois W.C. 14K Gold-Filled – 11 Jewels – Serial No. 8280504
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    $10 - $1,000

    Elgin Pocket Watch – Dubois W.C. 14K Gold-Filled – 11 Jewels – Serial No. 8280504

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    $10 - $1,000
  • T.J. Dale Pocket Watch – 14K Solid Gold Case – Serial No. 1300411
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    $10 - $1,000

    T.J. Dale Pocket Watch – 14K Solid Gold Case – Serial No. 1300411

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Roskopf-Type Pin-Lever Pocket Watch – “Roskopf Patent” – Early 20th Century – With Chain
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    $10 - $1,000

    Roskopf-Type Pin-Lever Pocket Watch – “Roskopf Patent” – Early 20th Century – With Chain

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    $10 - $1,000
  • American Waltham Watch Co. (A.W.W.Co.) Pocket Watch – Serial No. 1221552 – Early 20th Century Gold-Toned Dial
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    $10 - $1,000

    American Waltham Watch Co. (A.W.W.Co.) Pocket Watch – Serial No. 1221552 – Early 20th Century Gold-Toned Dial

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Gruen “VeriThin” Pocket Watch – Serial #3220 & #758 – Semi-Thin Ultra Quality
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    $10 - $1,000

    Gruen “VeriThin” Pocket Watch – Serial #3220 & #758 – Semi-Thin Ultra Quality

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Elgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watch – 15 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled Case – Serial No. 6081648 – Circa 1895
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    $10 - $1,000

    Elgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watch – 15 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled Case – Serial No. 6081648 – Circa 1895

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Gruen Semithin Pocket Watch – 14K Gold-Filled – 17 Jewels – Swiss Made (1918 Engraved)
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    $10 - $1,000

    Gruen Semithin Pocket Watch – 14K Gold-Filled – 17 Jewels – Swiss Made (1918 Engraved)

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Elgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watch – 15 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled Hunter Case – Serial No. 996006 – Circa 1881
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    $10 - $1,000

    Elgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watch – 15 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled Hunter Case – Serial No. 996006 – Circa 1881

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    $10 - $1,000
  • American Waltham Pocket Watch – 14K Gold Case – C.W.C. Co. – Serial No. 203912
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    $10 - $1,000

    American Waltham Pocket Watch – 14K Gold Case – C.W.C. Co. – Serial No. 203912

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    $10 - $1,000
  • A.W.C. Waltham Pocket Watch – M.F. & Co. 14K Gold Case – Serial No. 4884366
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    $10 - $1,000

    A.W.C. Waltham Pocket Watch – M.F. & Co. 14K Gold Case – Serial No. 4884366

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    $10 - $1,000
  • New Columbus pocket watch – 15-jewel movement – Safety Pinion – Keystone Watch Case Co. gold-filled hunter case – circa 1898.
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    $10 - $1,000

    New Columbus pocket watch – 15-jewel movement – Safety Pinion – Keystone Watch Case Co. gold-filled hunter case – circa 1898.

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Elgin Pocket Watch – Gold Detail Dial – B&B Royal 20-Year Case – Serial No. 26376292
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    $10 - $1,000

    Elgin Pocket Watch – Gold Detail Dial – B&B Royal 20-Year Case – Serial No. 26376292

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    $10 - $1,000
  • A.W. Co. Waltham Pocket Watch – Model B515 – Serial No. 1382636 – 19th-Century American Timepiece
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    $10 - $1,000

    A.W. Co. Waltham Pocket Watch – Model B515 – Serial No. 1382636 – 19th-Century American Timepiece

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Swiss-Made 8-Day Mechanical Pocket Watch – .875 Silver Case – Circa Early 20th Century
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    $10 - $1,000

    Swiss-Made 8-Day Mechanical Pocket Watch – .875 Silver Case – Circa Early 20th Century

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Bulova Accutron Quartz Day-Date Pocket Watch – Swiss Made – 4 Jewels – Circa 1970s–1980s
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    $10 - $1,000

    Bulova Accutron Quartz Day-Date Pocket Watch – Swiss Made – 4 Jewels – Circa 1970s–1980s

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    $10 - $1,000
  • Illinois Engraved Pocket Watch – 21 Jewels – 14K White Gold – Model 121 – Circa 1933 – Serial No. 5509758
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    $10 - $1,000

    Illinois Engraved Pocket Watch – 21 Jewels – 14K White Gold – Model 121 – Circa 1933 – Serial No. 5509758

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    $10 - $1,000