DESCRIPTION:
Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn., for W. Luther LaRue & Co., Pittsfield, Mass., "934", 18 size, 17 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings and Goldthwaite micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel open face case with presentation on gold cuvette and monogram on rear cover, Roman numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel hands, serial #4473, 162g TW, c1895.
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Hinge plug absent; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, very light, edge, 5:30; Chip in enamel concealed by bezel, 3:00; Abrasion, 8:00. HANDS: Minute with loss to blue and bends, hour with minor bends. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and scratches on plate; Regulator assembly with a few specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$1750
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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