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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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Offered here is an extremely desirable and RARE San Francisco Private label pocket watch for the PORTUGUESE MERCANTILE CO. Which was owned by ANNA L. SILVEIRA amongst her other businesses of that city including a fine jewelry store with a massage parlor/brothel upstairs. This is a watch that was part of an astute 50 year collection specializing in only the BEST and RAREST. The exquisite porcelain dial is in MINT condition with PINK & GOLD. TRUELY a site to behold. The gold filled case is BOX HINGE and engraved and is in the set up of a salesman sample with a crystal showcasing the movement. This is a large 18 size watch and is NOT running. This is a piece that really screams SAN FRANCISCO & CALIFORNIA with much historical importance. There are fewer than a dozen of these watches known and of that most are smaller ladies sizes. GROSS WEIGHT: 145 grams. SEE PICTURES FOR CONDITION. EXACT ITEM PICTURED IS THE ONE YOU WILL RECEIVE. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS! The free listing tool. The item “18s SAN FRANCISCO California PRVT LABEL Pink & Gold Dial BOX HINGE GF WALTHAM” is in sale since Monday, October 26, 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: WALTHAM
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Band Type: Hinged
• Closure: Open Face
• Modified Item: No
• Caseback: Exhibition
• Style: BOX HINGE
• Case Material: GOLD FILLED
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Vintage: Yes
• Dial Color: PINK & GOLD
• Escapement Type: SALESMAN SAMPLE CASE
• Case Color: MULTI-COLOR GOLD
• Serial Number: 3853610
• Department: Men
• Pocket Watch Size: 18

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Offered here is an extremely desirable and RARE San Francisco Private label pocket watch for the PORTUGUESE MERCANTILE CO. Which was owned by ANNA L. SILVEIRA amongst her other businesses of that city including a fine jewelry store with a massage parlor/brothel upstairs. This is a watch that was part of an astute 50 year collection specializing in only the BEST and RAREST. The exquisite porcelain dial is in MINT condition with PINK & GOLD. TRUELY a site to behold. The gold filled case is BOX HINGE and engraved and is in the set up of a salesman sample with a crystal showcasing the movement. This is a large 18 size watch and is NOT running. This is a piece that really screams SAN FRANCISCO & CALIFORNIA with much historical importance. There are fewer than a dozen of these watches known and of that most are smaller ladies sizes. GROSS WEIGHT: 145 grams. SEE PICTURES FOR CONDITION. EXACT ITEM PICTURED IS THE ONE YOU WILL RECEIVE. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS! The free listing tool. The item “18s SAN FRANCISCO California PRVT LABEL Pink & Gold Dial BOX HINGE GF WALTHAM” 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: WALTHAM
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Band Type: Hinged
• Closure: Open Face
• Modified Item: No
• Caseback: Exhibition
• Style: BOX HINGE
• Case Material: GOLD FILLED
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Dial Color: PINK & GOLD
• Vintage: Yes
• Escapement Type: SALESMAN SAMPLE CASE
• Case Color: MULTI-COLOR GOLD
• Serial Number: 3853610
• Department: Men
• Pocket Watch Size: 18

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Offered here is an extremely desirable and RARE San Francisco Private label pocket watch for the PORTUGUESE MERCANTILE CO. Which was owned by ANNA L. SILVEIRA amongst her other businesses of that city including a fine jewelry store with a massage parlor/brothel upstairs. This is a watch that was part of an astute 50 year collection specializing in only the BEST and RAREST. The exquisite porcelain dial is in MINT condition with PINK & GOLD. TRUELY a site to behold. The gold filled case is BOX HINGE and engraved and is in the set up of a salesman sample with a crystal showcasing the movement. This is a large 18 size watch and is NOT running. This is a piece that really screams SAN FRANCISCO & CALIFORNIA with much historical importance. There are fewer than a dozen of these watches known and of that most are smaller ladies sizes. GROSS WEIGHT: 145 grams. SEE PICTURES FOR CONDITION. EXACT ITEM PICTURED IS THE ONE YOU WILL RECEIVE. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS! The free listing tool. The item “18s SAN FRANCISCO California PRVT LABEL Pink & Gold Dial BOX HINGE GF WALTHAM” is in sale since Thursday, October 15, 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: WALTHAM
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Band Type: Hinged
• Closure: Open Face
• Modified Item: No
• Caseback: Exhibition
• Style: BOX HINGE
• Case Material: GOLD FILLED
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Dial Color: PINK & GOLD
• Vintage: Yes
• Escapement Type: SALESMAN SAMPLE CASE
• Case Color: MULTI-COLOR GOLD
• Serial Number: 3853610
• Department: Men
• Pocket Watch Size: 18

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