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 steel balance in a heavy coin silver hunting case with decagonal band and front cover with engraved American eagle, roman numeral white enamel dial signed "Appleton, Tracy & Co." with blued steel spade hands, serial #21124
CONDITION:
CASE: Shallow dents; Dings; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Localized case knife scratches on bezel and cuvette; Front cover lift spring not functioning; Front cover with minor gap at band when closed; Crystal with minor edge chips; Lacking pusher cap; Case screw ledge with localized damage; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Spotting; Balance with oxide; One bridge screw replaced; Balance cock screw replaced; Lacking case screw. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, will tick briefly, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
CIRCA: 1859
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