DESCRIPTION:
Illinois Watch Co., Springfield, Illinois, "Bunn Special", 18 size, 21 ruby jewels, stem wind, lever set, adjusted to 6 positions, temperature and isochronism, two tone damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, gold jewel settings, and whiplash micrometric regulator in a gold filled, screw back and bezel, engine turned and engraved open face case, gothic arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, double sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #1415599
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dings; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Bow with minor brassing; Crown worn. DIAL: A few fine scratches; Faint hairline, 6:00. HANDS: Oxidation, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Fine scratches under balance; Two short scratches at "Adjusted"; Small spot of corrosion; Regulator spring with localized specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$450
CIRCA: 1900