DESCRIPTION:
Illinois Watch Co., Springfield, Illinois, a model 9 "Sangamo Special", 23 jewels, 16 size, stem wind and lever set, adjusted to 6 positions, temperature and isochronism, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, gold jewel settings, gold wheel train, and whiplash micrometric regulator, in a white gold filled screw back and bezel Nawco "King" open face case, Montgomery gothic arabic numeral double sunk white enamel dial, and plum colored steel spade and poker hands, serial #2970022
CONDITION:
CASE: Band with localized dings; Pendant with minor marks and dings; Very fine scratches and scuffs on outer surface of case; Crystal with very fine scratches. DIAL: Minor loss to edge of sink below seconds bit. HANDS: Minute with minor oxide, bends and loss to color. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Small spot of corrosion on false bridge; Ratchet wheel with minor spotting and specks of oxide; Crown wheel screw head with minor marring; Regulator assembly with specks of oxide; Some screw slots with minor marring. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
CIRCA: 1915
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