DESCRIPTION:
American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a model 1872 "Riverside" pocket watch, 16 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set adjusted gilt plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, and Fogg tadpole regulator in a 14 karat, yellow gold engraved hunting case with engraved monogram on front cover, roman numeral single sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade hands, serial #4034962, 108.5g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Back cover with two short scratches on edge at lip; A few very short case knife scratches on cuvette; Front cover with slight catch when opening; Acrylic crystal; Bow and hinges tight; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Minor oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Two small spots on plate; Ratchet wheel with numerous, very fine parallel scratches; Ratchet wheel and regulator with a bit of minor oxide; Ratchet wheel with small circular spot of very fine pitting. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
CIRCA: 1890
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