DESCRIPTION:
APW - Illinois, Pennsylvania Special "21 Ruby Jewels," 18S, GF OF original case, SW-LS, WE-DS "Pennsylvania Special" dial with Gothic numerals, fully capped lever escapement, 21J, two-tone damascene with bright spotted pattern intersected by concentric gilt rings, s#1934096. Rare Bunn Special grade private label, all 21J 18S Pennsylvania Special examples we have seen in this grade have been in either the 1742701 to 1742800 or the 1934001 to 1934100 serial ranges suggesting a possible total production of only 200 made.
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, superb two-tone color, few scattered small mild surface spots; dial with scattered hls in outer chapter; near mint hands; case shows light wear, typical MFS, no dents or dings, reduced engraving detail, wear to brass in strip at perimeter of rear, wear to brass on pendant; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good thick glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2800
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
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