DESCRIPTION:
England, a keyless lever minute repeating pocket watch, 19 jewels, stem wind and pin set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance, double roller and gold timing screws in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and snap bezel open face case, with slide in the band to activate repeating, the back engraved with a crown, arm and broadaxe above a banner reading "Murus Aeneus Conscientia Sana" and with the initials C.R.D., London hallmark and date letter for the year 1883, Roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and poker hands, 50mm, 122.6g TW.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Crystal with a few minor scratches; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 1:00, center to seconds bit. HANDS: Oxidation, minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Screw heads with minor loss to blue; A few specks of oxide on regulator. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). COMPLICATION FUNCTION: Functions properly; Movement would benefit from service.
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1900
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