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Omega Watches salesman's wooden case

Partially verified

According to the auctioneer, this lot features an Omega Watches salesman's case constructed from hardwood, measuring 50 cm wide. The case is built with a fall-front panel design, a single leather handle, and brass hardware including catches, hinges, and a central lock. Opening the hinged lid reveals an interior lined with green baize and leather. The inner lining of the lid bears visible Omega lettering.

Open view of the Omega Watches salesman's wooden case showing interior lining and branding
Open view of the Omega Watches salesman's wooden case showing interior lining and branding — Bonhams. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
cars.bonhams.com
Category
Component · Salesman's case
Maker / attribution
Omega
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
359
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Structure

Catalogued as an Omega Watches salesman's wooden case, the unit features hardwood construction and measures 50 cm wide.

The case structure incorporates a fall-front panel design, a single leather handle, and brass fittings comprising a lock, catches, and hinges.

Evidence for this section
  • “An Omega Watches salesman's wooden case, hardwood construction”
  • “with fall-front panel”
  • “with single leather handle, brass lock, catches and hinges, 50cm wide.”

Interior and Branding

When opened, the hinged lid reveals an interior lined with green baize and leather.

Observation of the interior reveals visible Omega lettering applied to the green baize lining on the underside of the lid.

Evidence for this section
  • “the lid opening to reveal green baize and leather lined interior”
  • “Omega lettering is visible on the interior green baize lining of the lid”

Visible Hardware Configuration

Direct visual observation shows that the lid and back panel are joined by a full-length metal piano hinge.

The front exterior rim is fitted with two flush-mounted brass latch fittings and a central keyhole escutcheon, while a single leather carrying handle is attached along the front face.

Evidence for this section
  • “Fitted with a full-length metal piano hinge connecting the lid and the back panel”
  • “Exterior front rim features two flush-mounted brass latch fittings and a central keyhole escutcheon”
  • “Single leather carrying handle attached to the front side”

Open research questions

  • Did this case originally house specific removable stacked or sliding display trays, and does the interior retain runners or channels?
  • Can the typography and style of the internal lid lettering date the case within Omega's historical branding periods?
  • What are the closed exterior depth and height dimensions of the case?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Omega Watches salesman's wooden case
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ConstructionHardwood construction“hardwood construction”
Lid and InteriorGreen baize and leather lined interior“the lid opening to reveal green baize and leather lined interior”
HandleSingle leather handle“with single leather handle”
HardwareBrass lock, catches and hinges“brass lock, catches and hinges”
Width50cm wide“50cm wide”
Front ConfigurationFall-front panel“with fall-front panel”

Visible details

  • Omega lettering is visible on the interior green baize lining of the lid
  • Fitted with a full-length metal piano hinge connecting the lid and the back panel
  • Exterior front rim features two flush-mounted brass latch fittings and a central keyhole escutcheon
  • Single leather carrying handle attached to the front side

Research qualifications

  • Internal trays, dividers, or watch mounts are not present in the lot photograph
  • Date of manufacture is not stated by the source

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Bonhams Cars : An Omega Watches salesman's wooden case,

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 70072de848

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