DESCRIPTION:
Christopher Rowson, Liverpool, two train lever pocket watch with independent dead seconds, 25 jewels, key wind and set, gilt 3/4 plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance, the lever located under the bezel at 4:00 for activation of center seconds, in an 18 karat, yellow gold, reeded edge, engraved hunting case with Chester hallmark and date letter for the year 1856, and Roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, gold spade hands, serial #7901, 54mm, 140.8g TW.
CONDITION:
CASE: A few dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Bow with wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 6:00, 7:00. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and scratches; Two plate screws with minor oxide; Regulator with a few tiny oxide specks; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). COMPLICATION FUNCTION: Functions properly.
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
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