DESCRIPTION:
APW - Illinois, Washington Watch Co Lafayette 24J, 18S, GF OF false box hinge Dueber recase, SW-LS, WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled third wheel, jeweled barrel arbor, 24J, NI damascene, s#2592157. 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, excellent mvt condition overall, bright lustrous plates, typical MFS, few small spots on barrel bridge, lettering has lost most of its black coloring; dial with outer chapter hl between 12 and 1, faint outer chapter hl between 4 and 5; excellent hands; case shows light wear, typical MFS, mild ding to boxed portion of band, engraving detail reduced; tight bow, crown shows medium wear; thick glass crystal with scratches and marks.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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