DESCRIPTION:
H. Mathey Peytieu, Locle, pivoted detent pocket chronometer, 19 jewels, key wind and set, damascened nickel bar movement with pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and gold endstone settings in a silver, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge, engraved, open face case and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, plum colored steel Breguet style hands, 52mm, c1870.
CONDITION:
CASE: Movement fits well, a nice recase; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches on inner surface of case; Engraving with moderate wear; Minor scratches on crystal; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 3:00, 4:30, 6:00, 11:00; A few tiny flakes at center arbor; Minor scratches. HANDS: Minor oxide, minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Minor spotting; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$475
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