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. sterling silver, hinged back and bezel, engraved, open face case with Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, and blued steel tulip hands, serial #500502, c1870.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dent, back and cuvette; Dings and pin pricks; Scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on cuvette; Minor scratches on crystal; Bow replaced; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, very light; Scratches minor to dial; Specks of dirt / dust. HANDS: Minor loss to blue. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate, one heavier at case screw; Spots of verdigris; Regulator with specks of oxide and slight bend; Screws with minor loss to blue; Minor pitting on balance rim; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Wants to run, needs service, setting ok.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$170
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