DESCRIPTION:
Charles Fasoldt, Albany, N.Y., "Patent Chronometer", cal. III, model S2o, 16 jewels, stem wind and pin set, cotes de Geneve decorated nickel bar movement with Fasoldts patent chronometer escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and gold furniture in a nickel, screw back and bezel display case, Roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, plum colored steel Breguet style hands, serial #521, c1870.
CONDITION:
CASE: Not original to movement; Dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Minor staining; Bow replaced. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, seconds bit; Scratches minor to dial. HANDS: Minor oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Bridges polished; Minor scratches on plate; Gold parts with minor scratches; Third wheel upper hole jewel poorly replaced. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) . See lots 255, 1123, and 1125 for other examples by this maker.
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$4000
CIRCA: 1870
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