DESCRIPTION:
James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London, a man's gold pocket watch, 10 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with duplex escapement, diamond endstone, cut bimetallic balance and gold timing screws in an 18 karat, yellow gold, reeded edge, engine turned open face case with London hallmark and date letter for the year 1855, roman numeral white enamel dial, gold fleur de lis hands, serial #00889, 47mm, 92.6g TW.
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning with moderate wear; Crystal with many fine scratches; Bow with minor wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, edge, 3:00, partly hidden by bezel. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Numerous fine scratches on plate; Regulator with a few tiny specks of oxide; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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