Posted 10 months ago
chrissyg
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a bailey banks and biddle watch, could you tell me a estimated date? when you take the back off it says Wadsworth 14 karat 810540.
17 jewels. i tried to get the pics as clear as i could. any info would be helpful.
thank you
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Your watch was obviously made in Switzerland as a "private label" for Bailey, Banks & Biddle (one of Philadelphia's most prominent jewelers). The watches were usually made with hi-end movements such a Movado, etc. It is a ladies pendant watch from the 1920's or 30's.
I hope this helps.