AUCTION : 0519

Lot#: 848

DESCRIPTION: John Wood, Liverpool, an 18 karat gold fusee pocket watch with Massey III lever escapement, 15 jewels, key wind and set, gilt full plate movement, the balance cock with engraved basket of flowers and the word "Patent", in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge, engine turned open face case with Chester hallmark and date letter for the year 1820, roman numeral white enamel dial, gold spade and poker hands, serial #3293, 54mm, 147g TW.
CONDITION: CASE: Back with minor, shallow dents; Back with tight split, 6mm; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on dome; Engine turning worn smooth; Bezel and back snaps worn; Bow and pendant worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: A few minor scratches; A few tiny chips at center of seconds bit. HANDS: Hour and minute replaced; Seconds hand tail broken. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Balance cock screw with minor losses to blue; Hack lever extension broken; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks)
ESTIMATE: $1200 - $1400
PRICE SOLD: $1600

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