Waltham Riverside 1899 Highly Chased Engraved 18K Gold HC Historical Peru Leguia

Description: ATTENTION BUYERS: If you don't intend to pay for the item you won within 3 days then please don't participate in our auctions. Bidders with less than 5 positive feedbacks please contact me before bidding. WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS based on claims of measurement error as we always accurately describe item dimensions such as SIZE and BRACELET LENGTH. PLEASE NOTE: pre-owned items will have usage and wear which is considered normal condition and WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS based on claims of condition issues that is within parameter of normal wear (including but not limited to: crystals, case, crown, caseback, bracelet, strap, buttons, screws, dial, hands). We only sell 100% AUTHENTIC items. FOR THIS ITEM WE SHIP ONLY BY FEDEX TO INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS. PLEASE INQUIRE BEFORE MAKING PURCHASE/BIDS TO SEE IF WE CAN SHIP TO YOUR COUNTRY/TERRITORY.NOTICE FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS REGARDING PAYMENT: Please contact us before you participate in our sale or make any offers regarding payment . We require mandatory discussion of payment terms before purchase. ITEM DESCRIPTION: Normal 0 false false false EN-US ZH-CN X-NONE In this listing we are presenting this Historical Timepiece Pocket Watch that is a part of Peru’s history. This is an American Waltham Riverside Model 1888 16s cased in 18K Solid Gold Hunter Case and retailed by Rosenberg & Wallach, Joyeros, Lima Peru. On the dustcover it is engraved C.E. Leguia 10-10-1911. However it is the extravagant and ornate chased engravings over the entire case will give anyone looking at it a sense of fascination and awe. The deeply chased engravings are 100% handcrafted with absolute artistry and so fine that it few pocket watches can compare to it. Immediately by looking at it we are sure this was made at great expense for someone very special with the name Leguia. A simple search on the web reveals that Augusto B. Leguia was the President of Peru during when this watch was presented. Thus we surmise that this pocket watch was given as a gift to a relative of Augusto B. Leguia during his first term as President of Peru. In the early 20th Century Peru was not a prosperous country and only the elites could afford something extravagant like this, which is even over-the-top by American or European standards. It is almost certainly chase engraved in South America by a very talented artist since the style is highly reminiscent of South American craftsmanship. Rosenberg & Wallach was one of the top jewelers in all of Peru and that part of South America at the time so they would’ve been able to order this pocket watch from the USA then commission to have this pocket watch fully engraved. Condition-wise the watch is in good operational order where the winding and running, and repeating well. We do not make guarantee on timekeeping accuracy or operation. It has not been serviced by the seller and it's under the sole discretion of the end-user in regards to service or maintenance. For any antique watch movement we always recommend for the owner to conduct full service with qualified watchmaker to ensure longevity of the mechanism. Cosmetically it is just in stunning condition, in near-mint shape with very little usage if any. The original dial also has no hairline or chip and obviously it is the original one with the private jeweler designation for Lima Peru. The movement has a bit of rust and tarnish on the winding wheels and rest is very clean. No box or paperwork, guaranteed 100% original and authentic. Diameter is 51mm, total weight 127.8g. This is one of the most ornately engraved watches we’ve ever come across and a true heirloom piece of history. PURCHASE TERMS: PAYMENT We only accept payment made by eBay managed payment. Buyers are welcomed to use all acceptable payment methods under eBay Managed Payment Platform including PayPal, Credit Cards, e-Checks, and more. We will process shipping once funds are received and paid out from our seller managed payment account which usually takes 3-4 business days. SHIPPING For domestic shipping we only use FedEx. Shipping cost listed uses 2 days Express delivery. Overnight shipping will be available upon request. For international sales outside of USA please inquire before making bids or purchase for shipping availability and cost to your country. All items are required to include insurance in which the cost will depend on the ending value of the item. By nature of the transaction we reserve the right to declare full value on customs. Buyer will also be required to provide positive feedback before the item ships. Please contact us before the auction ends so we can estimate international shipping cost. RETURN There is generally NO RETURNS for vintage or antique watches sold. Only exception is that return can be requested if the item significantly deviate from the listing description and must be made within 2 days after receiving item. Any doubts must be addressed before the payment is made. We will not accept returns based on arguments that comes after the payment has been made. In case a return is agreed, buyer must return the item to us first before reimbursement is made. Reimbursement will not include original shipping cost and return shipping must also be paid by the buyer. Request for returns made on the basis of claiming items are NOT AS DESCRIBED will be subjected to a 15% restocking fee and no refund will be given to original shipping cost. Please note that we ALWAYS CLEARLY DESCRIBE our items and if it's our error then we will provide unconditional FULL REFUND. 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Price: 9450 USD

Location: Southern California

End Time: 2025-01-08T18:09:21.000Z

Shipping Cost: 79.99 USD