CIRCA: 1931
MOVEMENT NO: 41'800
CASE NO: 62'238
CASE MATERIAL: Platinum with diamonds
CASE DIAMETER: 45 mm.
DIAL: Silvered with diamond-set indexes and hands
MOVEMENT: Manual
BOX: Yes
PAPERS: No
WITH: Platinum and pearl Tiffany & Co. chain with hinged clasp measuring approx. 350 mm., Tiffany & Co. presentation box embossed J.G.T., March 19, 1931

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Lot Essay

Beautiful and opulent with "old world" charm, the following C.H. Meylan ultra-thin pocket watch made for Tiffany & Co. is a remarkable and lavish piece of American history. The timepiece belonged to Mr. James Taylor Gordon who was presumably gifted this watch by his mother on the 19th of March, 1931, such as engraved on the inside caseback of the watch along with the matching embossed date on the presentation box.

This open-face watch is less than 7 mm. thin and is manufactured in platinum with diamond settings on the case, hands, and applied Roman numerals. What is seldom seen and incredible is that the winding/setting crown is a pearl. Furthermore, its original Tiffany & Co. platinum chain also has smaller pearls in it. Completing this timepiece is a tastefully "spade-shaped" bow which adds a striking look. This special Tiffany & Co. pocket watch is an object of beauty and importance, and represents an incredible value to the astute and determined collector.

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Movement: The movement is running at the time of cataloging and shows signs of aging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.
Dial: The dial shows signs of aging with very light scratches, nicks, staining, and debris.
Case: The case has light surface level scratches and scuffs. The outside caseback has a monogram and the inside is engraved, matching the date on the presentation box.
Chain: The chain has light scratches with wear and the clasp is signed by Tiffany & Co.
Overall Condition: Very good

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