DESCRIPTION:
A.P. Walsh, London, a gold, keyless open face pocket chronometer with wind indicator, 16- 17 jewels, stem wind and pin set gilt plate fusee movement with Earnshaw spring detent escapement, diamond endstone, free sprung, cut bimetallic balance with duo in uno balance spring and gold timing screws in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and snap bezel open face case with London hallmark, and date letter for the year 1880, and Roman numeral, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #2078, 50mm, 130.3g TW.
CONDITION:
CASE: A few minor dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 1:00, wind indicator to enter, center to seconds bit. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; A few minor marks and scratches on escape wheel cock at jewel; Case screw with minor loss to blue. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), low amplitude, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$5500
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