Antique Roy 14K Yellow Gold Octagonal Pocket Watch Case
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Late 19th/first quarter 20th century
This open-face pocket watch case by Roy Watch Case Co. of Brooklyn, New York, is fashioned in 14-karat yellow gold with an octagonal profile. Catalogued as Lot 548, the case features an unadorned, plain exterior design complemented by a crystal, a winding crown, and a matching angular bow.
According to the auction listing, the interior back cover is marked for Roy and indicates 14K 585/1000 fine gold alongside the serial number 858440. It measures approximately 1 5/8 by 2 1/8 by 3/8 inches overall and is proportioned to fit size 10s or 12s movements.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Pocket watch case
- Maker
- Roy Watch Case Co., Brooklyn, NY
- Movement Fit
- 10s or 12s
- Total Weight
- 23.1 grams
- Place recorded
- United States
- Interior Markings
- ROY / 14K 585/1000 FINE / 858440
- Overall Dimensions
- 1 5/8" x 2 1/8" x 3/8" OA
- Maker / attribution
- Roy Watch Case Co.
Design
- Visible features
- • Octagonal yellow gold case back showing light surface wear and fine hairline scratches. • Geometric faceted bow situated above a vertically fluted crown. • Plain, undecorated flat back cover with beveled outer facets.
- Interior Markings and Manufacture
- The auction catalog reports that the interior back case cover is stamped "ROY / 14K 585/1000 FINE / 858440". The maker is identified in the listing as Roy Watch Case Co., Brooklyn, NY, accompanied by a parenthetical active range of 1885–1929. The seller dates the casing to the late 19th or first quarter of the 20th century. The listing states a total weight of 23.1 grams, specifying that this figure includes non-gold components.
- Sizing and Cataloguing Constraints
- Overall dimensions are catalogued as 1 5/8" x 2 1/8" x 3/8" OA, with the source noting that the case fits an approximate watch size of 10s or 12s. No movement or dial is included in the lot. Because only the closed exterior back cover and pendant area are visible in the provided reference photograph, the reported crystal, interior markings, and internal lip are not recorded in this view and rely entirely on the auction cataloguer's transcription. The seller's assessment of "Excellent overall condition" is preserved as a vendor claim rather than verified fact.
- Case Form and External Characteristics
- The object is an open-face pocket watch case configured in an octagonal form. Direct visual observation reveals a flat, undecorated yellow gold back cover framed by beveled outer facets along the geometric edges. Visible surface condition includes light wear, minor nicks, and fine hairline scratches across the exterior plate. Positioned at the top of the case is a vertically fluted winding crown fitted with a matching faceted bow that echoes the angular geometry of the octagonal body. The auction listing records the lot as an open-face case featuring a crystal, crown, and bow.
Identification
- Serial number
- 858440
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Interior markings and crystal face are not visible in the provided photograph; all interior details are source-reported.
- Research required: Movement not included; offered as an empty case.