$281
R. W. Roath Sterling Silver Open-face Watch, Norwich, Connecticut, no. 6936, c. 1830, roman numeral dial with running seconds, and blued-steel hands, swing-out, chain fusee movement marked as above with dust cover; sold with an Elgin 17-jewel G.M. Wheeler open-face watch in a gold-filled case. Literature: According to Clockmakers and Watchmakers of America, by Spittlers & Bailey, Roath was a manufacturer of "everpointed" pencil cases and window springs; and a dealer in watches. Estimate $200-250 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-04-06
