DESCRIPTION:
Illinois Watch Co., Springfield, Illinois, for E.J. Martel, Somersworth, N.H., 18 size, 17 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, checkerboard damascened, two tone nickel plate movement, with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws and whiplash micrometric regulator, in a yellow gold filled, engine turned and engraved open face case, with Arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute marker, double sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #1950890, c1910
CONDITION:
CASE: Dings and pin pricks; back with shallow dent; Scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on inner surface of case and cuvette; Engine turning / engraving with moderate wear; Gold filled with minor brassing; Bow worn to brass and with dings; Crown worn. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 2:00; Flakes in enamel concealed by bezel; Scratches minor to dial; Figures on seconds bit with wear; Specks of dirt / dust. HANDS: Replaced minute, hour with bends. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Balance cock screw and regulator spring with spot of oxidation; Specks of dirt, oily; Two tone finish and gold plating on steel in good condition overall. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$50
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