DESCRIPTION:
American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a Civil War era "P.S. Bartlett" pocket watch, 18 size, 11 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and polished steel balance with diamond endstone in a coin silver, engine turned and engraved hunting case, roman numeral white enamel dial with blued steel spade hands, serial #8435
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dents; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Fine scratches on cuvette; Inside of back cover with marks from dent removal near hinge; Engine turning and engraving with moderate wear; Front cover extends just beyond 90 degrees when opened; Pusher cap worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Small chips at center of seconds bit, otherwise very good. HANDS: Replaced; Minor oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Regilded; Very fine scratches on plate; Clusters of fine scratches adjacent to balance cock foot and tops of pillars. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
CIRCA: 1858
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