DESCRIPTION:
D.D. Palmer, Waltham, Mass., man's lever pocket watch, 17 size, 15 jewels gilt plate movement with Palmers patent stem winding and setting, lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws, in a Margot Brothers, 14 karat, rose gold, hinged back and bezel open face case with owners names engraved on gold cuvette and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #1017, 121.3g TW, c1870.
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches on inner surface of case; One hinge plug absent; Minor scratches on crystal; Crown with wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 3:30, 11:00. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: A few minor marks and fine scratches, otherwise very good. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). RARITY: This is a three star watch in Gilbert, Engle and Shugart's `Complete Price Guide to Watches`, uncommon, less than 350 made. A very nice example.
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$3300
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