DESCRIPTION:
Elgin Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois, "G.M. Wheeler", 18 size, 17 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, gilt plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and micrometric regulator in a gold filled, reeded edge, engraved, faux box hinge hunting case with engraved "R.S." cipher on rear cover, and roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, gilt Louis XV style hands, serial #6103008, c1895.
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Dent, back; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on inner surface of case; Rear cover snap worn; Rear cover with damage at intersection of R and S; Engraving with moderate wear; Pendant with minor brassing, dings and scratches; Bow replaced; Crown worn. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light; Chips in enamel concealed by bezel. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; "1616" scratched into barrel bridge; Minor spotting; One balance endstone screw replaced; One bridge screw and case screw replaced; Some screws with minor oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$325
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