Bidspirit auction | Ball Official RR Standard 14K

Ball Official RR Standard 14K 19J Pocket Watch - Ball-Waltham Official Standard railroad pocketwatch, circa 1905, 16s. Model 1899 open-face movement, serial B214352. 19 jewels, lever setting, 3/4 plate and nickel finish, adjusted to five positions. White enamel dial signed ”Trade Mark Official RR Standard Ball Watch Co. Cleveland,” with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and blued hands. Housed in an engraved 14K yellow-gold case measuring approximately 53mm, interior marked ”Warranted 14K U.S. Assay,” with turned decoration and monogrammed ”JST” back. Accompanied by a tag identifying the watch as having belonged to John S. Telfair, a documented conductor for the Houston & Texas Central Railroad. This item can be shipped in-house. Multiple lot combined shipping may require 3rd Party shipping. Condition Not running. Case shows scratches, handling wear. See images.