DESCRIPTION:
Illinois Watch Co., Springfield, Illinois, for A. Andrews Diamond Palace, a late 19th century gold, grade 101 pocket watch, 18 size, 11 jewels, transitional stem wind and lever set damascened nickel plate movement engraved "The Diamond Palace San Francisco, Cal.", with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance, in a 14 karat, yellow gold, reeded edge, engine turned hunting case, roman numeral single sunk white enamel dial signed for the retailer, and blued steel spade hands, serial #221667, 122.6g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Two dents, band; Small dents and shallow crease, back; Front with shallow dents; Cuvette with two shallow dents; Cuvette with localized fine scratches and case knife marks; Engine turning with moderate wear; Acrylic crystal; Bow with minor wear; Crown shell worn through; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Faint hairline, 5:00; Tiny edge flakes. HANDS: Specks of oxide; Mismatched. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; A more significant short scratch adjacent to stud; Dings and pin pricks; A few tiny spots of corrosion; Regulator and stud with minor oxide; One case screw replaced. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
CIRCA: 1880
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