DESCRIPTION:
Illinois Watch Co., Springfield, Illinois, "Sangamo Special" 60 hour, 16 size, 23 jewels, stem wind, lever set, adjusted to 6 positions and temperature, straight line damascening, nickel plate movement, with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, double roller, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws, gold wheel train, whiplash micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, white gold filled, screw back and bezel, open face Sangamo Special case, and bold Arabic numeral, double sunk, white enamel dial, serial #4760059,
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dents less than the size of a grain of rice; Dings; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Gold filled with minor brassing. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, very light. HANDS: Excellent. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Minor scratches on winding wheel. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). RARITY: This is a three star watch in Gilbert, Engle and Shugart's `Complete Price Guide to Watches`, uncommon, less than 350 made.
ESTIMATE:
$3500
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$4500
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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