DESCRIPTION:
Illinois Watch Co., Springfield, Illinois, "Sangamo Special", 17 size, 23 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted to 6 positions and temperature, straight line damascened, nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, double roller, gold timing screws, gold wheel train and whiplash micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, white gold filled, hinged back and bezel, rigid bow Sangamo Special open face case, cuvette engraved "R.D. Ransom" and Arabic numeral, double sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel Sangamo hands, serial #4558669, c1915.
CONDITION:
CASE: Back with 2 shallow dents, 1 in band; Numerous dings and pin pricks, band; Scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches on cuvette. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 8:00, 12:00; Scratches minor to dial; Specks of dirt / dust. HANDS: Fine scratches. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Scratches on ratchet wheel; Screws with minor marring to slots; Minor spot of oxide on regulator; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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