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1319
$2,070.00

LOT OF 5 PERSONAL ITEMS OF BILL SCAGEL. The following 5 items were all Bill Scagel’s and were found in one of his cabinet drawers. 1) An old Nevada Silver Co. Bar .999 fine silver 4.78 oz. Shows wear and handling. 2) Beautiful ladies hunter case gold filled Waltham pendant watch with white enamel dial. The case is a 25 year gold filled case, and so marked on the inside, and on the dust cover of the inner lid is engraved “NELLIE from ARTHUR, DECEMBER 25, 1911” (nothing is known about whom these people might be). It is accompanied by an old gold filled chain. It is also accompanied by a mesh lined gold filled necklace. Structurally the case is in excellent condition, we did wind the watch and it did begin to work, not sure if keeps appropriate time however. 3) A beautiful gold open face gentlemans 13 jewel key wind watch with engraved gold face. The case, highly ornamental with scroll design. The dust cover marked “N2549 Hands Laiderich Frere, St. Imier, 13 Jeweled”. The case is unmarked but believed to be gold filled. The face and case are in excellent condition. The mechanism was wound and ran, when checked was still ticking, not sure if keep accurate time however. 4) Scagel’s huge Merriam—Webster unabridged dictionary 2nd. Edition 1934 with Scagel’s signature on it in various places. There is a 3″ tear on lower front cover on spine, and 5) 10 lb. base of large antique elephant ivory tusk. This piece of ivory is unquestionably antique and probably dated to the 19th century. It shows much patina as dry cracked, which takes place over a long period of time. Part of this tusk pictured on pages 125 and 159 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: As noted, generally overall good. 4-46230 JL51 (3,000-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012
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