DESCRIPTION:
M. I. Tobias & Co., Liverpool, England, captains watch, 16 jewels, key wind and set, Swiss gilt bar movement with lever escapement, bimetallic compensation curb and parachute shock protection in an 18 karat, yellow gold, open face case with scallop decoration and the back with engraved American eagle and shield, Roman numeral, white enamel dial with dual time zone display, small seconds at 6:00 and central sweep seconds, blued steel hands, serial #179850, 51mm, 81g TW, c1850.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dents and dings; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on cuvette; Pendant split; Minor gaps when case is closed; Plastic crystal; Bow worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, very light; Chips in enamel at seconds ; Specks of dirt / dust. HANDS: Mismatched. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Bright work has minor oxidation; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Hairspring replaced.
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
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