DESCRIPTION:
A.P. Walsh London, for Samuel Hammond, New York, pocket chronometer, 15 jewels, key wind and set, gilt half plate movement with Earnshaw's spring detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and duo in uno balance spring in an 18 karat, yellow gold, reeded edge, engine turned hunting case, and Roman numeral, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #339, 52mm, 139.6g TW, c1870.
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; minor scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning with minor wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Oxidation, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Two plate screws with minor oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
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