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Radcliffe Jewelers’ Paul Winicki Stuns Antiques Roadshow with $10,000 Pocket Watch Appraisal October 04, 2024 (0 comments)
New York, NY--A rare 19th-century pocket watch, passed down through generations, was appraised at $10,000 on Antiques Roadshow, leaving its owner astonished.
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According to a report by The Sun, the watch, made in 1871 and kept in pristine condition, belonged to a prominent figure in Freemasonry, William Cooper.
Radcliffe Jewelers' appraiser, Paul Winicki, highlighted the significance of a lever-set mechanism that added to the watch's unique value.
Made of 18-karat gold and engraved with the 33rd-degree Freemason crest, the piece, along with a gold chain, fob, and retractable pencil, is a rare and highly valuable collectible.
Learn more in this article by The Sun.