Swiss gold pocket watch with convertible case Circa 1851
- Kenmerk
- SA2802
- Diameter
- 59 mm
- Estimate
- € 4.000 - 8.000
- Price sold
- € 6.250
Gold watch with convertible case
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A Swiss gold watch with convertible case circa 1851, retailed by J.H. Johnston & co, New York, Washington at Dorchester Heights. Gilt 3/4 plate movement, duplex escapement, diamond endstone.
White enamel dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, 18k yellow gold inner case which can rotate to become either open faced or hunter, the back finely engraved with a George Washington alongside his horse bordered by scrolls, the outer case engraved with the seal of the state of New York bordered by scrolls, the interior of the case back with extensive dedication, dial and movement signed, case hallmarked, the interior of the case further engraved Presented to John D. Ottiwell Alderman 18th Ward by his Personal Friends New York Dec. 25th 1864.
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Diameter: 59 mm
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A Swiss gold watch with convertible case circa 1851, retailed by J.H. Johnston & co, New York, Washington at Dorchester Heights. Gilt 3/4 plate movement, duplex escapement, diamond endstone.
White enamel dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, 18k yellow gold inner case which can rotate to become either open faced or hunter, the back finely engraved with a George Washington alongside his horse bordered by scrolls, the outer case engraved with the seal of the state of New York bordered by scrolls, the interior of the case back with extensive dedication, dial and movement signed, case hallmarked, the interior of the case further engraved Presented to John D. Ottiwell Alderman 18th Ward by his Personal Friends New York Dec. 25th 1864.
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Diameter: 59 mm
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Signed: T.F. Cooper
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Gilbert Charles Stuart (1755-1828) is regarded as one of the most preeminent portraitists in American history. His most recognized work is an unfinished portrait of George Washington, which he used as a template for other paintings and is the portrait seen on the United States one dollar bill. This watch features an engraving of Stuart’s Washington at Dorchester Heights (1806) which hangs in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The painting commemorates Washington’s victory and occupation of Dorchester Heights, south of Boston. The occupation of Dorchester allowed the Colonial Army to fire artillery upon Boston and force the British troops to retreat. Several copies were painted of the Dorchester Heights portrait, notably by Stuart’s daughter, Jane.
The watch is additionally engraved with a presentation to John D. Ottiwell, dated 1864, who was an Alderman in New York City, complimenting.
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Gilbert Charles Stuart (1755-1828) is regarded as one of the most preeminent portraitists in American history. His most recognized work is an unfinished portrait of George Washington, which he used as a template for other paintings and is the portrait seen on the United States one dollar bill. This watch features an engraving of Stuart’s Washington at Dorchester Heights (1806) which hangs in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The painting commemorates Washington’s victory and occupation of Dorchester Heights, south of Boston. The occupation of Dorchester allowed the Colonial Army to fire artillery upon Boston and force the British troops to retreat. Several copies were painted of the Dorchester Heights portrait, notably by Stuart’s daughter, Jane.
The watch is additionally engraved with a presentation to John D. Ottiwell, dated 1864, who was an Alderman in New York City, complimenting.
Signed: T.F. Cooper
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