Bidspirit auction | New York Watch Co. Novelty

New York Watch Co. Novelty Grade Coin Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch - This is an 18-size open-faced pocket watch manufactured by the New York Watch Company of Springfield, Massachusetts, dating to approximately the mid-1870s. The watch features a Novelty grade, full-plate gilt movement with an engraved balance bridge, marked with serial number 55549. The movement is a key-wind and key-set configuration. The white porcelain enamel dial is signed NEW YORK WATCH Co and displays black Roman numeral hour markers, a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position, and blued steel spade hands. The case is constructed from coin silver and was manufactured by the Keystone Watch Case Company, marked KEYSTONE, LEADER, and COIN with serial number 1122093. The exterior case back is decorated with an intricate engraved floral and foliate scroll motif surrounding a central vacant shield. The bezel and outer edges feature coin-edged detailing. The interior dust cover displays several hand-scratched watchmaker service notations, including 3306-/5.05. and 505: MS,, S FACE. Per user specifications, the watch is in running condition and includes a winding key. Case size: 51mm. The porcelain dial shows several visible hairline fractures radiating from the center toward the 4 and 8 o'clock positions. The coin silver case displays moderate surface wear, light scratching, and significant tarnish and oxidation consistent with age. Hinges are functional and the case closes securely. The movement is reported as functional and running with the provided key.