DESCRIPTION:
APW - Illinois, Washington Watch Co Lafayette 24J, 18S, GF OF original case, SW-LS, WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement, capped third wheel, jeweled barrel arbor, 24J, NI damascene, s#1807487. Scarce high grade private label sold by the Montgomery Ward & Co, total production of this Bunn Special grade 24 jewel open face Lafayette is believed to be 720 made.
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, small FS adjacent to lower casescrew; dial with a mild flake to the right of the center hole, edge flaking under bezel around 2; excellent hands; case shows little wear, few mild MFS, no dents or dings, excellent engraving detail, spot of wear to brass on band at 7; glass crystal with some mild FS.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1300
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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