Vintage Pocket Watch

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Posted by LML
16 years ago
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Description Thorpe and HOberg 1940s pocket watch. Swiss 17 jewel adjusted workings. Keystone 14K gold hunter's case with cuvette. Excellent condition. Crystal is missing.
Category Jewelry and Gemstones
Medium Watch workings: Swiss, 17 Jewel. 14K Gold Hunter Case w/cuvette
Distinguishing marks Watch Maker's signature on workings: Thorpe & Hoberg, Souix City, IA. Keystone Cover.
Condition Excellent
Date Period Estimated 1940s. Records found on 1941 Jeweler's Trade publication on jeweler, "Thorpe" who was reported to be 50 years old in 1941.
History Watch was obtained as a trade from a stranger in a bar in 1945
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Price Paid (If known) Trade
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