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San Francisco Pictorial Album c. 1880’s tourist pocket souvenir 12 street scenes. (Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, California, San Francisco, Travel, Tourism, Street Scenes, Architectural Views, Souvenir Albums). Album of San Francisco. 1880-90’s, San Francisco by the San Francisco News Company. 12 leaves of views, accordion style binding. Illustrated with lithographed views. Publisher’s oblong cloth binding, gilt title lettering, embossed cover decorations. Book is not new or in “new” condition. Paper is gently toned, small early compass rose added atop the miniature birds-eye view affixed to front pastedown, still clean, tight, sound internally. Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. Please review photos for more detail showing how this book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account. 4 1/4″ H x 6″ W.

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OFFERED here is one of the RAREST and most ATTRACTIVE private label dials from SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. PINK, GOLD & WHITE dial. Operated mercantile with a jewelry department at the locale on Clay St. The owner was another relative, also of Portuguese roots, of ANNA L. SILVEIRA – a colorful local icon. This is a historical treasure that is DOUBLE signed and excessively RARE!!! Might be the only one to survive. This particular dial/movement hails from an old watch dealer long ago named Robert Soares. Silveira from one of her descendants in the San Francisco area in the 1980s. This dial/movement of her relative was apparently part of her holdings at the time as well makes sense since they were related and likely business partners. We can begin to even tell you the rarity of these pieces. Rarer than hens teeth should come to mind on this one hands down – it is likely UNIQUE! A historical piece of great importance. SEE PHOTOS for condition. Overall nice with some old hairlines. Only 1 dial foot on reverse – other 2 broke off it looks like. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS! The free listing tool. The item “18s PORTUGUESE MERC. CO. San Francisco CALIFORNIA Prvt Label Pocket Watch DIAL” is in sale since Wednesday, August 25, 2021. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “minersbank” and is located in Daly City, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Unbranded
• Department: Men
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Pocket Watch Size: 18
• Seller Warranty: No
• Dial Color: MULTI-COLOR
• Model: Francisco CALIFORNIA Private Label
• Dial Style: Arabic Numerals
• Year Manufactured: 1880-1889
• Vintage: Yes

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An exceptional TRIPLE signed SHREVE & CO. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA sterling silver pocket watch with California walking grizzly bear a adorning cover. An iconic symbol of old California. This is a unique and RARE item. NO RESERVE NO RESERVE NO RESERVE. This watch is currently running nicely; however, we make no warranties or guarantees for how long, and if it will keep proper time. We get these from old estate collections and sell them as found. SEE PICTURES FOR CONDITION. EXACT ITEM PICTURED IS THE ONE YOU WILL RECEIVE. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS! The free listing tool. The item “Antique SHREVE & CO. San Francisco 16s Sterling POCKET WATCH with California BEAR” is in sale since Sunday, January 3, 2021. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “minersbank” and is located in Placerville, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: SWISS
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Year Manufactured: 1910-1919
• Closure: Open Face
• Modified Item: No
• Department: Men
• Case Material: Sterling Silver
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Pocket Watch Size: 16
• Vintage: Yes

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ANDREWS known as THE DIAMOND PALACE in SAN FRANCISCO during the VICTORIAN times 1870s-1880s. This jewelry store was so notable that picture postcards were made of its extravagant interior. This magnificent watch is signed on BOTH the DIAL & MOVEMENT. A rarity that will be a cornerstone piece to an astute collection of many themes and of course unique pocket watches. Overall condition is excellent and all original. ESTATE COLLECTION FIND ON THE MARKET FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME. GROSS WEIGHT: 131.3 grams. CASE MEASURES AT APPROX. PLEASE NOTE: This watch is currently running; however, we make no warranties or guarantees for how long, and if it will keep proper time. We get these from old estate collections and sell them as found. SEE PICTURES FOR CONDITION. EXACT ITEM PICTURED IS THE ONE YOU WILL RECEIVE. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS! The free listing tool. The item “Antique 14k MULTI COLOR Gold SAN FRANCISCO California 16s POCKET WATCH Stunner” is in sale since Sunday, November 1, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “minersbank” and is located in Placerville, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Unbranded
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Case Color: MULTI-COLOR GOLD
• Closure: Full Hunter
• Serial Number: 33783
• Modified Item: No
• Style: BOX HINGE
• Department: Men
• Case Material: 14k GOLD
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Dial Color: White
• Pocket Watch Size: 16
• Vintage: Yes

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ANDREWS known as THE DIAMOND PALACE in SAN FRANCISCO during the VICTORIAN times 1870s-1880s. This jewelry store was so notable that picture postcards were made of its extravagant interior. This magnificent watch is signed on BOTH the DIAL & MOVEMENT. A rarity that will be a cornerstone piece to an astute collection of many themes and of course unique pocket watches. Overall condition is excellent and all original. ESTATE COLLECTION FIND ON THE MARKET FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME. GROSS WEIGHT: 131.3 grams. CASE MEASURES AT APPROX. PLEASE NOTE: This watch is currently running; however, we make no warranties or guarantees for how long, and if it will keep proper time. We get these from old estate collections and sell them as found. SEE PICTURES FOR CONDITION. EXACT ITEM PICTURED IS THE ONE YOU WILL RECEIVE. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS! The free listing tool. The item “Antique 14k MULTI COLOR Gold SAN FRANCISCO California 16s POCKET WATCH Stunner” is in sale since Sunday, October 18, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “minersbank” and is located in Placerville, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Unbranded
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Case Color: MULTI-COLOR GOLD
• Closure: Full Hunter
• Serial Number: 33783
• Modified Item: No
• Style: BOX HINGE
• Department: Men
• Case Material: 14k GOLD
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Dial Color: White
• Pocket Watch Size: 16
• Vintage: Yes

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ANDREWS known as THE DIAMOND PALACE in SAN FRANCISCO during the VICTORIAN times 1870s-1880s. This jewelry store was so notable that picture postcards were made of its extravagant interior. This magnificent watch is signed on BOTH the DIAL & MOVEMENT. A rarity that will be a cornerstone piece to an astute collection of many themes and of course unique pocket watches. Overall condition is excellent and all original. ESTATE COLLECTION FIND ON THE MARKET FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME. GROSS WEIGHT: 131.3 grams. CASE MEASURES AT APPROX. PLEASE NOTE: This watch is currently running; however, we make no warranties or guarantees for how long, and if it will keep proper time. We get these from old estate collections and sell them as found. SEE PICTURES FOR CONDITION. EXACT ITEM PICTURED IS THE ONE YOU WILL RECEIVE. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS! The free listing tool. The item “Antique 14k MULTI COLOR Gold SAN FRANCISCO California 16s POCKET WATCH Stunner” is in sale since Sunday, October 11, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “minersbank” and is located in Placerville, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Unbranded
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Closure: Full Hunter
• Modified Item: No
• Style: BOX HINGE
• Case Material: 14k GOLD
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Vintage: Yes
• Dial Color: White
• Case Color: MULTI-COLOR GOLD
• Serial Number: 33783
• Department: Men
• Pocket Watch Size: 16

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ANDREWS known as THE DIAMOND PALACE in SAN FRANCISCO during the VICTORIAN times 1870s-1880s. This jewelry store was so notable that picture postcards were made of its extravagant interior. This magnificent watch is signed on BOTH the DIAL & MOVEMENT. A rarity that will be a cornerstone piece to an astute collection of many themes and of course unique pocket watches. Overall condition is excellent and all original. ESTATE COLLECTION FIND ON THE MARKET FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME. GROSS WEIGHT: 131.3 grams. CASE MEASURES AT APPROX. PLEASE NOTE: This watch is currently running; however, we make no warranties or guarantees for how long, and if it will keep proper time. We get these from old estate collections and sell them as found. SEE PICTURES FOR CONDITION. EXACT ITEM PICTURED IS THE ONE YOU WILL RECEIVE. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS! The free listing tool. The item “Antique 14k MULTI COLOR Gold SAN FRANCISCO California 16s POCKET WATCH Stunner” is in sale since Thursday, October 8, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “minersbank” and is located in Placerville, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Unbranded
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Closure: Full Hunter
• Modified Item: No
• Style: BOX HINGE
• Case Material: 14k GOLD
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Vintage: Yes
• Dial Color: White
• Case Color: MULTI-COLOR GOLD
• Serial Number: 33783
• Department: Men
• Pocket Watch Size: 16

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