Circa Item ID: #2975


Art Deco BULOVA Engraved Watch With Emeralds and Filigree Band Runs. Circa 1924.




Product Information:

  • Hi-grade 15 jewel Swiss movement
  • ornate white gold filled deco case
  • appx 90 years old
  • good running condition – keeps time to within 4 minutes per day

Item Description

Delicately engraved 14K white gold filled case 24mm L (excl. lugs) x 14.5mm W with 2 fancy emarald trilliants on top and bottom of bezel. Half of the top two emeralds are missing . Bezel and sides are also ornately engraved. Case is in excellent condition with no dings, major scratches or brassing. Back of case has a laurel wreath frame with the inscription “Mother from GOLDIE”. Floral engraved crown compliments the deco floral motive of case and band. Inner caseback marked “Bulova 14K Gold Filled New York Pat. June 10, 1924”. Closure is tight. Hi-grade 15 jewel Swiss movement runs well and keeps time to within 4 minutes per day. White painted metal with black enamel deco letters and central engravings, shows slight yellowing and spotting from age when viewed under a loupe. Antique white gold filled filigree flex band with delicate floral engravings fits wrist size to 6.5 inches. Band has two emeralds which match the emeralds of the case and are placed near the lug ends. Band is in remarkably good condition with no stretching or brassing evident. Antique Bulova art deco green velvet display box with silk lining marked “Bulova Fifth Avenue New York”. Exterior velvet in good condition with slight spotting to interior.