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 with gold screws, in an 18 karat, yellow gold, engine turned and engraved hunting case, roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial with blued steel morning glory hands, serial #762547, 134.3g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Dings and small dents; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Cuvette with polished scratches and marring from engraving removal; Engine turning worn smooth; One hinge plug absent; Bow replaced; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Minor losses to blue. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; A slightly more significant scratch at case screw; Minor spotting; Bright work with a few specks of oxide; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
CIRCA: 1875
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