DESCRIPTION:
Rockford Watch Co., Rockford, Illinois, a late 19th century grade 49 pocket watch, 18 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened nickel plate movement with exposed lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and whiplash micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, yellow gold engraved hunting case with initials on front cover, and engraved dedication on gold cuvette, roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial with blued steel open morning glory hands, serial #249798, 144.6g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; A few minor dings; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Localized case knife marks and scratches on cuvette; Engraving with minor wear; Lift spring needs adjustment, cover needs help opening the first 45 degrees; Bow tight; Crown shell worn through; DIAL: Numerous hairlines; Edge chips and filled losses. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Scratches, minor gouges and pin pricks; A few spots of corrosion; Regulator assembly with minor oxide; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1800
CIRCA: 1885
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