DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Swiss verge fusee calendar watch with decorative dial, 56mm, .800 silver OF original consular case bearing Neuchâtel hallmark and star, casemaker's mark "IsIG," KWKS, WED with day and date sub-dials, hand-painted scene of girl with rake and dog by a river, pierced gold hands, verge escapement, unsigned gilt mvt with pierced and foliate scrolled two-footed balance bridge, s#675 within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 63.1 dwt (98.0 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: NR, complete, fusee frozen with dry oil, will need to be cleaned and not forced, runs well with reverse pressure applied to unwound fusee, shows even escapement function, plates show excellent gilding, little oxide on steel components; dial with some scattered hls, small flake and fleck at winding hole; hands excellent but mismatched for style; original case shows medium wear and tarnish, few MFS, very light dents, no dings; closure good; bow & pendant original, bow bent; good domed glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$425
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