DESCRIPTION:
X. Schwer, Salzburg, a large, early 19th century ornamental pair case verge fusee pocket watch, key wind and set, engraved, gilt full plate movement decorated with five faceted garnets and balance bridge with silver applique depicting Christ on the cross in a silver pair case, the outer with tortoise shell covering attached with domed silver pins, the inner case with engraved bezel and signed "X. Schwer Salzburg", roman numeral white enamel dial with unusual leaf decorated hands, 73mm.
CONDITION:
CASE: Outer case with splits and minor losses to shell covering; Some pins missing; Inner case with fine scratches. DIAL: Edge flakes; Dial glued to movement bottom plate, mounting plate missing. HANDS: Minute hand replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Screws with minor losses to blue; Some steel components with minor oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running, hour hand does not advance when running or setting.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$475
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