DESCRIPTION:
American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., for Shreve, Crump & Low, Boston, a man's model 1888 pocket watch, 16 size, 17 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, gold jewel settings, and Church micrometric regulator, in a 14 karat, yellow gold, engine turned and engraved hunting case with engraved monogram on front cover, arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, single sunk white enamel dial, and gilt Louis XIV hands, serial #7495140,103.2g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Cuvette with shallow dent and fine scratches; Inside of back cover with minor abrasion and corresponding area on cuvette; Covers with gaps at band when closed; Hinges loose and with repairs; Covers extend beyond 90 degrees when opened, 100 deg; Bezel with bends at catch; Acrylic crystal; Crown shell worn through; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines; Minor edge flakes and chips. HANDS: Minute short. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Localized pin pricks; Winding wheels, regulator and some screws with minor oxide; One bridge screw an incorrect replacement. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1100
CIRCA: 1900
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