DESCRIPTION:
EPW - J Ullmann & Co, Hong Kong, Shanghai & Tientsin, quarter repeater striking on two gongs via a slide in the case band, 50mm, 14K original HC with glazed observation cover over mvt, SW-shift-locking-LS, WE impressed DSD, lever escapement, 11-15J, gilt mvt, s#17747, ca 1900 per consignor's notes. Gross weight of assembled watch 58.7 dwt (91.2 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, repeater mechanism is functioning, initially with a substantially to entirely muffled tone to initial strike of quarter chime but with the hammer contact and tone improving significantly with repeated activations suggesting strike mechanism likely in simple need of cleaning and lubrication, excellent plus mvt condition overall, good gilt tone, hammers are striated with MFS; dial very near perfect with small FS above center hole; fine hands, minute hand with solder repair near center; case shows very little wear, edge of repeat slide is lifted a small bit from case band at its upper portion, typical MFS, ding to band between hinges, few very mild surface nicks, sharp ET detail; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystals.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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