NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1939 "THEME-TIME" BOXED POCKET WATCH WITH PAPERS/TAG.
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$460.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Auction #197 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 991 in auction 197
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Item Description
1-7/8" dia. case. Hands of watch are represented by Trylon and Perisphere. Hands appear aged (possible luster loss from original finish). Numerals on dial utilize Trylon & Perisphere styling. Numbers retain gold luster. Dial was at one point beige but mostly aged to metallic tan. Watch is running. Back of case has "New York World's Fair/1939" copyright logo embossed in it. Scattered wear to pewter luster finish. Rare watch. Watch overall is Fine. Comes with original 2.5x3" box. Lid image is the same as the back of the watch case. Text below reads "The New Haven Clock Company Watch Division/N.Y.W.F. Lic. 1140." Lt. wear to box but remains sturdy with no broken corners. Box insert has 2 tears at top where watch has been removed. O/w box is Fine. Also included is original .75x1" string price tag. Image of T&P with date appears on one side. Back read "Officially Approved $1.50 New York World's Fair 1939 Inc." Tag VF. Outstanding with box, tag and all papers.
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