DESCRIPTION:
Bautte, Geneva, a 19th century gold pocket watch, 15 jewel, key wind and set gilt bar movement with lever escapement in an 18 karat, yellow gold, engine turned and engraved hunting case with makers details engraved on gold cuvette, roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial with blued and gilt steel hands, serial #42458, 41mm,54.2g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Small dent, back; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Front cover hinge sticky; Rear cover lacking lift spring; Bow with dents; Crown shell split; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: A few scratches; Flakes at center of seconds bit. HANDS: Oxide, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Barrel and barrel bridge with loss to gilding; Bright work with a few specks of oxide; Specks of dirt. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$550
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$750
CIRCA: 1870
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