AUCTION : 1017

Lot#: 973

DESCRIPTION: Switzerland, a gold, hunting cased, minute repeating pocket watch with ting tang ting quarters, 23 + jewels, stem wind and lever set, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and gold jewel settings in a 14 karat, yellow gold, plain polished hunting case and Arabic numeral, outer black 5-minute markers, single sunk white enamel dial, gilt Louis XV style hands, 53mm, 105.6g TW, c1900.
CONDITION: CASE: Minor dents and deformation, band; Scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case or cuvette; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Chip in enamel concealed by bezel, 12:00; Minor scratches. HANDS: Minute with minor tarnish. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Ratchet wheel has specks of oxidation; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). COMPLICATION FUNCTION: Repeater does not complete strike, gummy, needs service.
ESTIMATE: $2000 - $3000
PRICE SOLD: $1500

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