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
For Sale?
No
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