DESCRIPTION:
American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a gold cased model 1857 pocket watch, 18 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance, in a 14 karat, yellow gold, engine turned and engraved hunting case with engraved monogram on front cover, roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade hands, serial #178689, 134.3g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Shallow dent, front; Two small dents, band; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; A few short case knife scratches on back cover; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Tiny dent, cuvette; Localized case knife marks and scratches on cuvette; Crown with minor wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines, 4:00, 8:30. HANDS: Minute replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Significant scratches on barrel bridge and at "Watch"; Minor spotting; Two bridge screws, balance cock screw, and one case screw replaced. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3000
CIRCA: 1875
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