AUCTION : 0513

Lot#: 71

DESCRIPTION: Vacheron & Constantin, Geneva Switzerland, for J.E Caldwell & Co. Philadelphia, man's pocket watch, 17 ligne, 17 jewel, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, straight line damascened nickel bar movement, with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance, matte finished wolf's tooth winding wheels, in an 18 karat yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, open face case, with gold cuvette, and Roman numeral with outer blue 5-minute markers, single sunk, white enamel dial, and gilt Louis XV hands, serial #276910, 46mm, c1900
CONDITION: CASE: Minor dings and pin pricks; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; A few minor scratches on cuvette; One hinge plug absent; Minor scratches on crystal; Bow with minor wear ; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Minor scratches on dial, one heavier scratch at 2:30. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE: $2000 - $3000
PRICE SOLD: $1500

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