DESCRIPTION:
EPW - "Berthoud à Paris," verge fusee, 38mm, 18K (tested) gold multicolor OF original consular case with enameled rear portrait of French officer on horseback, KWKS, WED with winding aperture at 2, verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced & engraved foliate scrolled two-footed balance bridge. Gross weight of assembled watch 28.0 dwt (43.5 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show fine gilding with multiple deep scratches, little oxide on steel components; dial with some hls including cluster at 3 to 4 area, some small edge flakes; near mint hands; case shows very little wear, enameled portrait has profuse scratches and FS and may benefit somewhat from a light polishing, enamel has two edge chips at left side that have been filled with off-color material, no dents or dings; button latch good; bow & pendant original; good domed glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
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