AUCTION : 0519

Lot#: 877

DESCRIPTION: American Waltham Watch Co.,, Waltham, Mass., a man's gold pocket watch, with case and dial in an earlier style, 16 size, 17 jewels, stem wind and set, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws and Church micrometric regulator in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, engine turned open face case with scalloped band, roman numeral, faux engine turned gold dial with applied multicolor gold ornament, gilt spade and poker hands, serial #14161537, 101.7g TW, c1905.
CONDITION: CASE: Back with small, shallow dents; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning with moderate wear; Plastic crystal; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Specks of verdigris at edge. HANDS: Fine scratches. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Winding wheels with a few specks of oxide; Ratchet wheel center with fine scratches; A few screw heads with minor marring. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks)
ESTIMATE: $800 - $1200
PRICE SOLD: $1100

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