American 14K white gold octagonal pocket watch Circa 1930

White gold keyless lever by Waltham
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An American 14K white gold octagonal keyless pocket watch, circa 1930. An Empire, octagonal case, bezel and back rim with floral motif engraving, centred by an engraved bird’s motive, hinged back and movement. Striped silver dial with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals on a plain reserve, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds dial and blued steel Cathedral hands. A rhodium-plated movement, hand engraved decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial and movement signed. Case signed Illinois Watch Case Co.
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Thickness: 12 mm
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Diameter: 44 mm
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Signed: Waltham  USA
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The dial is patinated.