SWISS / AMERICAN SILVER CASE POCKET WATCHES, LOT OF TWO, each having key-wind movement, the first in hunter case having engraved and engine-turned decoration, marked "FINE SILVER" to interior of each cover, inner back-cover marked "Henry Beguelin / LOCLE / PATENT LEVER / STRAIGHT LINE / FULL / Jewelled", and to movement "Henry Beguelin", with enamel dial, the second in hunter case having engine-turned decoration, marked "WARRANTED / COIN SILVER" to interior of each cover, with enamel dial having gilt hands, movement unmarked. Beguelin example retains key. Second half 19th century. The first approximately size 19, the second approximately size 17.
Excellent condition overall, expected minor wear to cases, Beguelin example with some light hairlines to dial, each with crystal likely replaced. Beguelin example currently in working condition, the other runs for very short periods, is wound tight, most likely needs cleaning, otherwise appears to be in good order (see Catalogue Guarantee).
Provenance: The 65-year collection of Barbara Sisson, Charleston, WV.

Excellent condition overall, expected minor wear to cases, Beguelin example with some light hairlines to dial, each with crystal likely replaced. Beguelin example currently in working condition, the other runs for very short periods, is wound tight, most likely needs cleaning, otherwise appears to be in good order (see Catalogue Guarantee).