All,
I have seen some very impressive research and information on this forum, wow is all I can say. As I spend time wrapping my mind around various brands, some of them I just lack the resources to get very far. Bravo to the Swiss academics!
Here is the watch. Made for Theodore B. Starr of New York, who was in operation from 1877 until 1900 I understand from research. He sold very nice silverware from what I have seen, and apparently fine watches too.
The watch is signed under the gong A. Piguet. The serial number of the movement and matching case is #6396. The little I have found is that A. Piguet started in 1875 or 1881, I don't know why I wrote those two dates down at the time I did my homework. And now I have seen some recent posts here that seem to talk about Piguet this and Audemars that, and I wonder if I even know what the signature A. Piguet on the gong really means?
The case hallmark for the gold I believe is a Neuchatel hallmark. From my research it seems that hallmark was stopped in 1881/1882.
Unbelievably beautiful condition rose gold hunting case and chain. My photos look like yellow gold but it is pink. It shows little use. The movement is in excellent condition, but the balance staff is broken. Rose gold train, purple screws, pretty much everything is jeweled, polished winding teeth, polished internal corners on bevels. Everything about the watch is to the nines. Engraving and engine turning on the dust cover is wonderful. Hand painted dial.
What are your thoughts on this watch? Can anyone with that serial number know anything specific related to the watch?
Thank you.
I have seen some very impressive research and information on this forum, wow is all I can say. As I spend time wrapping my mind around various brands, some of them I just lack the resources to get very far. Bravo to the Swiss academics!
Here is the watch. Made for Theodore B. Starr of New York, who was in operation from 1877 until 1900 I understand from research. He sold very nice silverware from what I have seen, and apparently fine watches too.
The watch is signed under the gong A. Piguet. The serial number of the movement and matching case is #6396. The little I have found is that A. Piguet started in 1875 or 1881, I don't know why I wrote those two dates down at the time I did my homework. And now I have seen some recent posts here that seem to talk about Piguet this and Audemars that, and I wonder if I even know what the signature A. Piguet on the gong really means?
The case hallmark for the gold I believe is a Neuchatel hallmark. From my research it seems that hallmark was stopped in 1881/1882.
Unbelievably beautiful condition rose gold hunting case and chain. My photos look like yellow gold but it is pink. It shows little use. The movement is in excellent condition, but the balance staff is broken. Rose gold train, purple screws, pretty much everything is jeweled, polished winding teeth, polished internal corners on bevels. Everything about the watch is to the nines. Engraving and engine turning on the dust cover is wonderful. Hand painted dial.
What are your thoughts on this watch? Can anyone with that serial number know anything specific related to the watch?
Thank you.










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