DESCRIPTION:
Hampden Watch Co., Canton, Ohio, "Wm. McKinley", 16 size, 17 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted, ornately damascened nickel plate movement, with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and micrometric regulator, in a yellow gold filled, screw back and bezel open face display case, with Arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, and double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #2872365, c1915
CONDITION:
CASE: Not original to the movement; Dings and pin pricks; Gold filled with major brassing; Crown worn. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, very light, dial center, seconds bit to 1:00, center arbor to 8:00, 6:00; Scratches minor to dial. HANDS: Replaced minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Scattered fine scratches on plate; Minor oxide on regulator and regulator spring. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$75
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$125
PRICE SOLD:
$40
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