DESCRIPTION:
EPW - M I Tobias, Liverpool, for "Bailey & Co" predecessor of "Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia," two-train, 54mm, 18K original consular HC, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, gilt mvt, "Bailey & Co" signed gilt locking dust-cap, s#40199 with matched case serial. Gross weight of assembled watch 89.5 dwt (139.2 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: NR, broken mainspring and fusee chain, excellent mvt condition overall, light MFS to plates; near mint dial has light spotting; mint hands; case shows little wear, typical MFS, no dents or dings, good overall ET detail with reduction at perimeters; tight bow; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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