NEW YORK STANDARD c.1897 – 115 Year Old 15 Jewel Size 10 Keystone 10k Rolled Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
*ORIGINAL & RUNNING*
**** PHOTOS SHOW ACTUAL POCKET WATCH ****
CLEAR PICTURES AND A DETAILED DESCRIPTION
TITLE
NEW YORK STANDARD 15 Jewel Size 10 Open Face Pocket Watch
Keystone 14k Rolled Gold Case
Signed & Serial Numbered Movement & Case
WORKING CONDITION
Running – Keeping quite good time over a 12-24 hour period
Healthy Tick and recently tested
*** As the pocket watch has not undertaken a recent service with the last professional service or clean unknown, it could be required to undertake a service or adjustment by a qualified watch specialist. Testing is complete with the pocket watch laid flat. ***
COMMENT
This particular New York Standard 15 Jewel Rolled Gold Open Face Pocket Watch is in quite good condition for a 115 year old pocket watch, with minimal knocks and marks and wear to hinges, the workmanship and display is a rare feature and should not disappoint. The new collector to this New York Standard Size 10 Pocket Watch will be proud knowing this watch will appreciate in value and is well sort.
The movement is in very good condition with the Keystone 14k Rolled Gold case, the presentation will be a feature point of any collection with condition 100% original. With the age of this pocket watch there are signs of use and handling. As a classic collectable, this example will display proudly knowing the history is from a by gone era.
*** Pictures shown are untouched and show natural reflections and / or Sun and light glare, additional pictures can be provided. ***
HISTORY
New York Standard Watch Company 1885 – 1929 Jersey City, New Jersey U.S.A.
The New York Standard watch company was first incorporated in 1885 and operated in Jersey City, New Jersey. They should not be confused with the New York watch company, which was one of the predecessors of the Hampden Watch company. New York Standard produced watches in the following sizes: 18, 16, 12, 6, 0, 3/0 and 10/0 in 7-15 jewels. They are, perhaps, best known for offering a unique straight line lever “worm-gear” escapement, patented by R. J. Clay.
New York Standard operated from 1885 until 1929 and produced over 8 million watches. Some of their models are more common, while some are extremely rare. Repairing New York Standard watches has become very difficult due to the lack of availability of parts for repair. In many cases it is simply not possible to locate parts and repairs for certain models are no longer possible.
Keystone (also marked as K.W.C.Co.) produced a line of cases, from top grade solid gold cases to the economical silveroid (nickel) cases. In between these two ends were a variety of case grades spanning a range of qualities.
Keystone “Victory” is Rolled Gold Plate, guaranteed for 5 years (discontinued in 1898) or 10 years
MOVEMENT CONDITION
Stem Wind Movement – Crown winds correctly / High Grade Movement / 15 Jewel
Note – Never over wind the watch, this will cause failure of the movement and require servicing to correct.
Stem Set – Crown pulled out set time correctly
Hallmarks / Identification
New York
Standard
Watch Co.
U.S.A.
15 Jewels
Made in U.S.A.
#1011024 – Serial Number
Period Dating / Year – c.1897 – 115 Years Old
Jewelling – 15 Jewels
Size – 10
Weight – 47.70 grams
Train / Regulator – Working order and appears to show minimal wear / All wheels look to work well together
Plate – ¾ Plate
Damaskeening (Movement Design) – Excellent Engine Turned finish in wonderful condition and mild wear
Patina – Mildly evident and reflective of age.
CASE & CRYSTAL CONDITION
Snap On Back – Appears to be great condition, solid and correctly fitting
Open Face Case – Solid condition with minor wear / Engine Turned Finish
Bezel – Snap On
Hallmarks / Identification
Back Case
Keystone
Key Stone LOGO
Victory
10K
Rolled Gold Plate
#4850584 – Serial Number
Case Edge
#0584 – Serial Number
Rolled Gold Plate
Monogram – Script Lettering “ H.J.B.”
Size – 44.30mm W of Case (edge to edge)
Crystal – Appears Original / No Cracks or Chips / Light Marks
Hairlines – None found / Clean with light unaffecting surface aging.
Design Finish – Engine Turned finish in good condition with minimal wear to the surface
Patina – Mildly evident and reflective of age.
DIAL CONDITION
Hallmarks / Identifications
Standard
15 Jewels
Dial Surface – Very Good condition with no visible chips / Some Light Marks & Wear / Ornate
Crazing- Very Good condition with no visible crazing
Chapters – Very Good condition with chapter information clear and showing minor wear.
Hands & Color – Original Arrow Blue Tip hands / Original sub-second hand
Sunken Auxiliary Second hand – Good condition with information showing some wear.
Numerals – Gold Hour Numeral points / Black Hour divisions / Black minute divisions / Black 0-60 Seconds count
Notation on Postage
Antique Pocket watches, as with this particular example, are second hand and authentic in its parts and presentation. Please take into account with biding that as a mechanical device with ‘antique’ complex moving parts, due to the possibility of rough handling and temperature variations while in transit (mail), it may be prudent or required to undertake a service or adjustment by a qualified watch specialist. This is not an anticipated outcome but it is a possibility.
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While every care is taken in research and the provision of photos and the description, I am not a dealer and advise buyers to ask questions and seek their own reference prior to auction end.
There is no guarantee to the accuracy of timekeeping. Please remember, in buying an old antique watch It may be that a service, adjustment or oiling will be required.
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NEW YORK STANDARD
c.1897 – 115 Year Old
15 Jewel Size 10 Keystone 10k Rolled Gold
Open Face Pocket Watch
*ORIGINAL & RUNNING*
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