DESCRIPTION:
American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a Civil War era model 1857 "Appleton, Tracy & Co." pocket watch, 18 size, 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and gold balance in a 14 karat, yellow gold, engine turned and engraved hunting case, roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade hands, serial #28094, 104.2g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Rear cover with a few dents; Small notch filed at lip; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on cuvette; Arc of abrasion inside rear cover; Front hinge a bit sticky; Rear cover snap worn; Engine turning nearly worn smooth; Pendant and pusher with wear; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Two short hairlines below seconds bit. HANDS: Minute replaced; Seconds lacking tail; Hour lacking blue. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Scattered spotting; A few spots of corrosion; Fingerprint staining; Balance stud and regulator with minor oxide; Very oily/ dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1100
CIRCA: 1860
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