DESCRIPTION:
Robert Bateman, London, England, verge fusee doctors watch, key wind and set, gilt full plate movement with hack lever, pierced and engraved balance cock and engraved regulator plate in a open face pair case with London hallmark and date letter for 1804, and Arabic numeral, white enamel dial with large seconds, pierced gold spade hands, serial #8158, 60mm.
CONDITION:
CASE: Back of outer case replaced, well done; Wear and splits to catch button; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner case; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Small flakes and chips hidden by bezel; Scratches minor to dial. HANDS: Replaced, a bit crude, could be improved. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Screws with minor oxide and loss to blue. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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