DESCRIPTION:
American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a model 1865 "P.S. Bartlett" pocket watch, 10 size, 13 jewels, key wind and set, gilt plate movement with lever escapement and gold balance in an 18 karat, yellow gold, engine turned and engraved hunting case, roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade hands, serial #328012, 72.3g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: A few small dents; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Significant scratch on edge of rear cover at hinge; Fine scratches and pin pricks on interior of case back and on cuvette; Front cover with minor gap at band when closed; Engine turning and engraving with minor wear; Bow and pusher with minor wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines; Flakes at center of seconds bit. HANDS: Minute and seconds replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Minor spotting; Depression at center of plate; Center arbor washer with cracks; Third wheel upper jewel and setting an incorrect replacement; Key guard with minor oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1000
CIRCA: 1870
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