AUCTION : 1013

Lot#: 290

DESCRIPTION: Rockford Watch Co., Rockford, Illinois, 18 size, 11 - 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement, with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance, in a silveroid, hinged back and bezel open face case, with Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, and blued steel tulip hands, serial #24601, c1876
CONDITION: CASE: Dings and pin pricks; Scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on inner surface of case ; Minor chips and scratches on crystal. DIAL: Minor chip in enamel at edge, 11:00; Scratches minor to dial; Dirty. HANDS: Oxidation on hour, seconds replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Bright work has minor oxidation, regulator and hairspring stud; Minor spotting. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Broken balance staff.
ESTIMATE: $75 - $125
PRICE SOLD: $40

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