Pocket Watch Case with 1848 Ship Provenance
Updated August 30, 2026
This auction ended on September 6, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0370 |
| Estimate | $150 - $250 |
| Opening bid | $100 |
| Category | Jewelry & Watches |
| Auction | Summertime ~ Fine Estate Auction |
| Date | September 6, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Rum Runners Antiques |
| Location | Nokomis, Florida |
A handwritten provenance says: Watch Case made of Sandal Wood carried from Singapore to China in the Ship Tonquin in 1848. For Fanny from Em. C. A later dedication is penciled inside:
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