DESCRIPTION:
Columbus Watch Co., Columbus, Ohio, for A.M. Hill, New Orleans, La., a decorative, late 19th century pocket watch, 18 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, and micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, yellow gold, engraved hunting case with scalloped band, and applied four color gold ornament, the back with central, six point star set with a diamond, roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade hands, serial #115522, 155.2g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Localized case knife scratches on cuvette; Bow with minor wear; Crown shell worn through; Precious metal content marked; Diamond tested. DIAL: Faint hairline, 7:00; Minor dirt on seconds bit. HANDS: Minute with minor oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; A few small spots of corrosion; Regulator assembly with a few specks of oxide; One case screw replaced; Some screw heads with minor marring. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$2000
-
$3000
CIRCA: 1890
"
"
"
"
"
"
"
"
"