DESCRIPTION:
American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a gold model 1883 pocket watch, 18 size, 17 jewels, stem wind and lever set adjusted, damascened gilt nickel plate movement with cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings and Church micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, rose gold, engine turned and engraved faux box hinge hunting case, arabic numeral, single sunk O'Hara style multicolor enamel dial with gilt Louis XIV style hands, serial #5371860, 129.1g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Shallow dents; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Cuvette with shallow dents and very fine scratches; Rear cover with gaps at band when closed; Engine turning nearly worn smooth; Bow with significant wear; Crown with minor wear; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Numerous hairlines. HANDS: Minute replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Scratch from bridge screw extending nearly to the plate center; A few short scratches near case hinge; Case screw and one bridge screw with specks of oxide; Regulator assembly with localized oxide; Specks of dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$1300
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$1600
CIRCA: 1895
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