DESCRIPTION:
Boston Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a "Dennison, Howard & Davis" pocket watch, 18 size, 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and steel balance with diamond endstone in a 14 karat, yellow gold, engraved hunting case, the cuvette marked "To Jno. Dove from his Father Decr. 25th 1860", roman numeral white enamel dial with blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #1051, 116.1g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Tiny dent, front; Minor dent, back; Inside of back with mark and minor dent from winding arbor; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine and a few fine scratches on cuvette; Engraving with minor wear; Bow with minor wear; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Faint hairlines. 3:30, 4:30, 11:30. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; A few spots of corrosion; Loss to gilding on barrel bridge; Scratches and scuffs concentric with winding arbor; Spotting; Balance stud a poorly made replacement. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Runs for brief periods; needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
CIRCA: 1855
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