Vintage Watchmaker Salvage Lot H. Muhr's Sons Case Westclox Pocket Ben Silverode
Up for sale is a 3-piece lot of antique and vintage pocket watch components, sold strictly AS-IS for parts, repair, crafting, or steampunk jewelry salvage. These are mismatched components from different eras showing significant historical wear and structural damage.
What is Included in this Lot:
- Antique H. Muhr's Sons "Crown 18" Case: A gold-filled hunter-style case framework (Serial #51657). The outer back lid features beautiful ornate floral engraving with a blank monogram shield. Condition note: The metal frame is crushed/warped in sections and has visible cracks; the lids do not snap closed.
- Antique Philadelphia Watch Case Co. Case Back & Frame: A heavy "Silverode" nickel-alloy case back with a highly detailed geometric engine-turned pattern and empty central crest.
- Vintage Westclox "Pocket Ben" Movement & Dial: A complete dial face with hands and an integrated sub-dial. Condition note: The internal gear train and mechanical movement plates show heavy, deep rust scaling, debris, and corrosion. The movement is frozen and completely non-functional.
Item Specifics
- Content: 2 Vintage/Antique Cases + 1 Mismatched Westclox Movement
- Sizes: Case frames are approximately 18-size (~2 inches in diameter)
- Brands: H. Muhr's Sons, Philadelphia Watch Case Co., Westclox
- Condition: For Parts or Repair / Salvage Only
Condition Detail
This entire lot is being liquidated in raw, uncleaned antique condition. Expect deep patina, metal warping, frame cracks, missing crystal glass, frozen gears, and extensive rust on the movement wheel components. Please inspect all provided multi-angle photos carefully to gauge exact salvage usability.
selling as pictured 080426gp