DESCRIPTION:
A.P. Walsh, London, keyless fusee pocket chronometer with wind indicator, 15 jewels, stem wind and pin set, gilt plate movement with Earnshaw's spring detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws and duo in uno balance spring in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and snap bezel open face case, the back with engraved "WTC" cipher, and bearing a London hallmark, and with date letter for the year 1881, Roman numeral, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #2079, 51mm, 133g TW.
CONDITION:
CASE: Band with small dent, 2:00; Band with wear from chain, 11:00; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Rear cover with very small gap at band when closed; Minor scratches on crystal; Bow with wear; Crown very worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, very light, sunken field at wind indicator, otherwise very good. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratch near plate screw. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$5000
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