DESCRIPTION:
Hampden Watch Co., Canton, Ohio, "John C. Dueber", 18 size, 17 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and Teske micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, yellow gold, engine turned and engraved hunting case, arabic numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel Breguet style hands, serial #671478, 122.8g TW, c1890.
CONDITION:
CASE: Numerous minor dents and dings; Cuvette with a few small dents; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Band with file mark; Front cover hinge sticky; Bow worn, gold filled; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Faint hairline, 5:00; Edge flake, concealed by bezel,12:00; A few minor scratches. HANDS: Oxide, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Numerous fine scratches on plate; Minor spotting; Plate with small ding at case screw; Regulator assembly with specks of oxide; Specks of dirt. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, broken mainspring, good staff, setting functional.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$850
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