DESCRIPTION:
American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a model 1857 "Appleton, Tracy & Co." pocket watch, 18 size, 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with cut bimetallic balance in an engine turned and engraved hunting case with 10 karat gold covers and cuvette, roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial with gold hands, serial #194156, 101.7g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Minor dents; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on cuvette; Engine turning with minor wear; Front cover with small patch on interior near hinge; Pusher partially worn through; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Not pinned securely to movement; Faint hairlines, 6:00; Minor flakes in enamel concealed by bezel; Dirty. HANDS: Incorrect replacements. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Significant loss to gilding; tarnish and minor spotting; Gouging at banking pin; Some screws replaced. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Balance spring needs truing.
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$450
CIRCA: 1865
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