DESCRIPTION:
American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a model 1873 "Royal" pocket watch with gold case, 8 size, 13 jewel, stem wind and lever set, sunburst damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance in a 14 karat, yellow gold, engraved hunting case with presentation on gold cuvette, roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade hands, serial #1600496, 69.8g TW, with jewelers box
CONDITION:
CASE: Small dent, back; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Engraving with minor wear; Front cover with gap at band when closed; Acrylic crystal; Bow with minor wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Faint hairlines. HANDS: Minor oxide; Minute short. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Spots of corrosion; Balance cock with very fine scratches and marks; Regulator with spots of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Balance needs truing. Box with wear and losses.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
CIRCA: 1880
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