DESCRIPTION:
American Waltham Watch Co,, Waltham, Mass., model 1870 "Crescent Street", 18 size, 15 jewels, key wind and set, gilt plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and micrometric regulator, in a 3 oz. coin silver, hinged back and bezel, engraved, open face case with Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, and blued steel spade hands, serial #554056, c1870.
CONDITION:
CASE: A few dents; Dings and pin pricks; Scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on cuvette; Hinge plug absent; Minor scratches on crystal; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Tiny flakes in enamel concealed by bezel; Minor flakes at center of seconds bit. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Scratches on plate; Bright work has specks of oxidation; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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