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APW - Adams & Perry, mvt signed "Lancaster Watch, Penna," 20J, 19S, heavy 18K gold original drum style HC with attractive engine turning and engraving detail, rear including small lakeside scene, gold cuvette, white enamel SS canister style (snap on) dial, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, nickel damascene, s#2036. Gross weight of assembled watch 95.3 dwt (148.2 g). A rare high grade early watch. Based on observed examples it appears the total production of the Adams & Perry model movement was approximately 1000 watches and among this total, those having nickel damascene such as the present example are far scarcer than those with gilt finish. This example is notable also for the presence of its original gold case, as the majority of observed examples tend to be either recased or without case. CONDITION: Mvt: Running after a twist to start, frequent slippage when winding as the visible wolf's tooth winding wheel exhibits significant wear to a number of its teeth, tendency to overbank as safety roller is glued to balance staff in wrong position, overhaul recommended...
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Mvt: Running after a twist to start, frequent slippage when winding as the visible wolf's tooth winding wheel exhibits significant wear to a number of its teeth, tendency to overbank as safety roller is glued to balance staff in wrong position, overhaul recommended, original polished steel disk over ratchet wheel has been replaced by a crude thin copper colored piece held by two mismatched screws, otherwise fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, dark spot at perimeter of main plate adjacent one of the plate screws, few lesser spots elsewhere, some scattered micro-fine scratches and mild fine scratches, mild ultra-fine scratch striations likely caused by light wiping; dial with hl from 12 to center, 1 to center, small hl above seconds-register; excellent hands; case shows very light wear, very mild ding toward top of front that is more apparent to inner surface of lid, good overall engraving and engine turning detail with some mild reduction; tight bow thinned at top; good glass crystal.
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$2600
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$4400
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APW - Ball Hamilton with rare DeLong escapement, Official RR Standard, Grade 999N, 23J, 16S, green gold-filled OF Ball Model stirrup bow recase with ornate pattern back engraving, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, fully capped DeLong escapement with D-shaped upright pallets extending downward below the plane of the lever, jeweled barrel arbor, bull's-eye pattern nickel damascene, s#B606764. Charles E. DeLong's escapement designs were granted U.S. patent numbers 1192812 and 1327226 on July 25, 1916 and January 6, 1920 respectively. The DeLong escapement was added to a small number of Hamilton, Illinois, and Ball Hamilton railroad grade movements of this era. These watches initially performed admirably with functional advantages of an increased escapement draw angle and a reduced recoil, but the DeLong escapement never gained widespread use as its benefits were offset by a potential for performance impairment following servicing due to this escapement's greater sensitivity to slight changes in the depthing of the escapement hole jewels. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, some fine and micro-fine scratches, few small bits of oxide on smaller winding wheel; near flawless dial with few pinpoint surface nicks and small fine scratches; near mint hands; case shows very little wear, no dents or dings, excellent overall engraving detail with only very slight reduction of rear pattern detail, case shows no visual sign of having held another mvt but our consignor notes that he paired this case and mvt together; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3600
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APW - Ball Hamilton, Official B of LF Standard (Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen), Grade 999H, 17J, 18S, gold-filled OF case, white enamel SS dial with BLF initials in three colors, SW-LS, circular pattern nickel damascene, s#458681. A scarce double-signed brotherhood marked watch with a very desirable multicolor dial signature. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces with few small micro-fine scratches; excellent dial with small edge flaking concealed by bezel between 12 and 1, minuscule flakes to rim of seconds-register hole, few micro-fine scratches; case shows medium wear, few mild shallow dents to rear, reduced engraving detail and loss to much of engine turning, cuvette with wear to brass at its upper right perimeter; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2400
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APW - Ball Hamilton, Ball's Standard Superior Grade, Grade 936, 17J, 18S, gold-filled OF original case, "Webb C. Ball, Cleveland O." marked white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, bull's-eye pattern nickel damascene, s#6019. A very rare watch, the Grade 936 "Ball's Standard Superior Grade" was the earliest marking for Ball that was made by Hamilton and from study of known examples and review of the factory ledger it appears that approximately 80 of these were made. This particular serial number is listed in the Hamilton ledger as being a July 9th, 1894 sale to Webb C. Ball. CONDITION: Mvt: Ticking sluggishly, overhaul recommended...
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Mvt: Ticking sluggishly, overhaul recommended, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some fine and micro-fine scratches, regulator spring is a somewhat larger replacement; dial with edge chipping between 12 and 2 of which a portion is concealed by bezel, very small edge flake and hl at setting lever, two hls below seconds-register, very faint hl at 8; excellent hands, spot of oxide on spade of minute; case shows ample wear, a few dings around perimeter of rear, engraving detail substantially reduced, only minimal bits of engine turning remain evident, wear to brass to much of band and pendant; tight bow, crown shows ample wear and has lost its jacket (outer layer); good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$2000
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APW - Ball Hamilton, Official O of RC Standard (Order of Railway Conductors), Grade 999B, 17J, 18S, gold-filled OF Ball Model recase with attractive engine turning and engraving on rear, white enamel SS dial with multicolor ORC logo, dial signed "Ball Watch Co" while mvt is signed "Ball & Co," distinctive Ball style pierced hour and minute hands, SW-LS, bull's-eye pattern nickel damascene, s#42972. This example is highlighted by its very desirable multicolor logo dial in superb condition. CONDITION: Mvt: NR, likely broken mainspring...
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Mvt: NR, likely broken mainspring, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered fine scratches; very near flawless dial with few very mild bits of edge rub under bezel; near mint hands; case shows hardly any wear, no dents or dings, small nicks on band between 4 and 5, excellent engraving and engine turning detail; tight bow, crown shows hardly any wear; glass crystal with edge chipping at upper left.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
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APW - Ball Hamilton, "Ball & Co, Cleveland" signature on dial and mvt, Grade 974, 17J, 16S, heavy 14K gold OF original AWCCo case with five knuckle hinges, rear with applied gold Grand Army of the Republic emblem consisting of an eagle perched atop crossed cannons above an enameled American flag and five-pointed star with central logo reading "Grand Army of the Republic . 99. Veteran . 19," gold cuvette engraved "James Hayr Chairman of the Citizens Grand Army Committee on Free Quarters National Encampment, Cleveland, O., 1901, Presented by the Executive Committee," white enamel SS dial, SW-SS, nickel damascene, s#62110. Gross weight of assembled watch 70.1 dwt (109.0 g). A scarce and very attractive early Ball Hamilton with interesting military connection. Founded in 1866, the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was an association of Union Civil War veterans that was in existence until the death of its last member in 1956. James Hayr was born in 1838 and during the Civil War served in the Union Army within the Ohio 23rd Infantry as a private and sergeant. Following the war, Hayr was active with the Grand Army of the Republic and served as Chairmen of the Committee on Free Quarters as the present watch elegantly attests. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered micro-fine scratches, small four-digit service code lightly scribed on plate surface above s#; near flawless dial with some fine scratches within seconds-register, some micro-fine scratches and ultra-fine scratches to body of dial; near mint hands; case rear hinge pin is broken along one side allowing some play to knuckles on one side of hinge and allowing case rear to open a small touch wide of 90 degrees, uckle, case shows almost no wear, few short fine scratches on band near pendant, no dents or dings, excellent engraving detail, excellent details and enameling to applied emblem with only few specks of enamel loss to a few letters along bottom element; tight bow, crown shows light wear with small ridge break; glass crystal with few short fine scratches.
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$2000
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APW – Ball Hamilton, B of RT Standard (Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen) with rare brake-wheel damascene, Grade 999C, 17J, 18S, gold-filled OF Ball Model recase with B of RT initial monogram on rear, white enamel SS dial with B of RT logo, SW-LS, brake-wheel pattern nickel damascene, s#28447. The damascene pattern of this watch depicts a 5-spoke locomotive brake-wheel, this very distinctive damascene is found only among the early portion of Ball Hamilton B of RT Standard 17 jewel production. These watches were identified in Hamilton factory records as Grade 999C, and a review of the Hamilton factory ledgers shows a total production of only 285 made. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, slightly difficult to set...
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Mvt: GRO, slightly difficult to set as lever tends to slide back in on its own while setting, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered short fine and micro-fine scratches on plates, few specks of oxide on regulator assembly; dial has scattered faint hls, edge flake at setting lever mostly covered by bezel, tiny edge flake under bezel at 8; excellent hour hand with tiny spot of color loss on tip, fair minute and seconds-hand have oxide and loss of color; case shows very light wear, dent toward lower right of rear, engraving and engine turning detail show mild even reduction, very thin partial rings of brass on bezel and rear edge; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1800
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APW – Ball Hamilton, Grade 998 Elinvar, Official Standard, 23J, 16S, gold-filled OF original Ball Official RR Standard case with pattern engraving to rear, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, mono-metallic balance with blued Elinvar hairspring, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, bull's-eye pattern nickel damascene, s#B648380. The 998 Elinvar had a total production of 2700 made and was produced between 1939 and 1942. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous plates, oxide to regulator assembly and in lesser spots on winding wheels; excellent dial with some edge rub under bezel between 3 and 5 and a minuscule edge flake under bezel at 3; fair hands with finish loss and oxide; case shows very light wear, small nick at lower right corner of rear shield, no dents, engraving detail shows mild to moderate overall reduction and some bits of full loss at shoulders; bow pivots freely, crown shows light wear; glass crystal with some scratches.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1600
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APW – Ball Hamilton, Official Standard, Grade 999B, 21J, 16S, gold-filled OF original Ball Official RR Standard stirrup bow case with satin brush finish on rear, Montgomery white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, fully capped lever escapement, bull's-eye pattern nickel damascene, s#1B19584. An exceptional complete package with watch in essentially unused condition and coming with its very rare set of original boxes. The inner box is a pull apart aluminum style that is marked "Ball Official RR Standard" on its upper portion, and the outer box is a cardboard box with end label bearing movement serial number which is correctly matched to the present watch aside from tattering loss to marking of the last digit. Lot also comes with the business card of "Northern Watch Company" which were official railroad watch inspectors based in St. Paul, Minnesota. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, virtually mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, mvt surfaces are extremely close to pristine but appear likely to have not seen a cleaning in quite some time; flawless dial; very near mint hands; case shows no wear, no dents or dings, satin finish on case rear is fully intact with only some slight micro-fine contact scratches; tight bow, crown shows no wear; good glass crystal; outer cardboard box shows medium wear and tattering, small end flap torn off but present on top side, both small end flaps missing on bottom, bottom main flap with interior taping, bottom with end label bearing correctly matched s# apart from tattering loss to its last digit; inner aluminum box shows little wear; business card legible but with some creases and with an address marking crossed out.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
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APW – Ball Hamilton, Official RR Standard, Grade 999N, 23J, 16S, white gold-filled OF original Ball Official RR Standard stirrup bow case with exquisite pattern engraving to rear, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, bull's-eye pattern nickel damascene, s#B601301. This watch is highlighted by its exceptional case which is absolutely one of the most beautiful pattern back Ball stirrup bow cases that we have encountered. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, some typical mild fine and micro-fine scratches, few specks of oxide on regulator assembly and winding wheels; dial has one very faint short hl above seconds-register; near mint hands; case shows virtually no wear, no dents or dings, superb crisp engraving detail, mild bit of toning to left side of case rear; tight bow, crown shows virtually no wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
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APW - Ball Howard, marked "Trademark B of LE Standard" on mvt, Series VIII, 17J, N-S (just over 19S), very heavy 14K gold OF EH&Co case with gold cuvette, "E. Howard & Co, Boston" signed white enamel SS dial with distinctive Moorhouse-style decorative elements, SW-SS, spiral pattern nickel damascene, s#307479. Gross weight of assembled watch 92.4 dwt (143.8 g). A rare watch, it is believed that in total there were 190 of the open face Ball Howard movements marked for either the B of LE (Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers) or the O of RC (Order of Railway Conductors) with the division among this total being 120 with B of LE markings and 70 with O of RC markings. The dial of this example carries Howard factory markings rather than the typically expected matched Ball and B of LE markings found among most examples of this movement, and though this dial has some distinctive characteristics of Josiah Moorhouse's work an inspection of the dial's reverse showed that it carries no signature of any kind. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO after a sluggish start...
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Mvt: GRO after a sluggish start, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, balance cock with a short but deep scratch at about the mid-point of its inner side, small marring around balance jewel setting, main plate with scattered fine and micro-fine scratches; dial with hl at 5, faint hl at 8:45, faint hl above seconds-register, minuscule flake to lower rim of center hole, few minuscule edge flakes under bezel; fine hands, minute with finish loss to much of its stem, seconds-hand with some oxide; case shows medium wear, very mild shallow dent to lower left perimeter of rear, engine turning detail largely lost with only faint remainder visible around central portion; tight bow, replacement crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4600
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APW – Ball Illinois, Official Standard, Grade 810, 23J, 16S, white gold-filled OF original Ball Official RR Standard stirrup bow case with beautiful and unusual pattern engraving to rear, white enamel SS dial, distinctive fancy skeletonized hour and minute hands correct to Ball Illinois production, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, bull's-eye pattern nickel damascene, s#B801535. From known examples it appears that the total production of the Ball Illinois Grade 810 was likely 3200 made. This present example is notable for its exceptionally strong condition case with unusual pattern back engraving. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces with some mild fine and micro-fine scratches; dial with some very faint hls, minuscule flaking to rim of center hole; near mint hands, minute with some small spots of bluing loss; case bezel has a handscratched serial number that does not correspond to the serial number of the band and rear but its superb condition and pattern engraving are entirely consistent with remainder of case so we suspect this may simply be a factory assembly error, case shows virtually no wear, no dents or dings, superb crisp engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows virtually no wear; good thick glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2600
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APW – Ball Illinois, Official Standard, Grade 810, 23J, 16S, white gold-filled OF original Ball Official RR Standard stirrup bow case, white enamel SS dial, distinctive fancy skeletonized hour and minute hands correct to Ball Illinois production, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, bull's-eye pattern nickel damascene, s#B801932. Comes with modern era Ball marked boxes made for the collector market. From known examples it appears that the total production of the Ball Illinois Grade 810 was likely 3200 made. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some fine and micro-fine scratches; flawless dial; fine hands with portions of finish loss and oxide; case shows hardly any wear, no dents or dings, excellent engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal; modern era boxes with mild wear.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
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APW - Ball Waltham, Official RR Standard, 17J, 16S, 14K gold original "Ball Watch Co, Cleveland Ohio" marked case by Jeannot & Shiebler, rear with spectacular vermicelli and foliate scroll pattern surrounding a round central cartouche, gold cuvette, scarce white enamel SS dial with Arabic numerals in radial orientation and with Canadian market 13 to 24 hour indications in red, SW-LS, bull's-eye pattern nickel damascene, s#220654. Watch comes with a very unusual leather pouch marked "Ball's Standard Railroad Watches Cleveland, O." Gross weight of assembled watch 66.6 dwt (103.5 g). Solid gold Ball marked cases are scarce and those having ornate engraving detail are quite rare. This exquisite example ranks among the absolute finest we have encountered. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, very near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, superb bright lustrous surfaces with very few minimal micro-fine scratches; dial with very small patched edge chip at 6, faint hls within and below seconds-register, very faint hl above seconds-register; excellent hands, minute with oxide at tip; case shows no wear, mild ding on band at 3:30 causing small flat spot, superb crisp engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows hardly any wear; glass crystal with short scratch near center; leather pouch shows some mild wear and soiling.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2400
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APW - Ball Waltham, Official B of LE Standard (Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers), 17J, 16S, gold-filled OF recase, white enamel SS dial, SW-SS, bull's-eye pattern nickel damascene, s#B060797. This very early brotherhood marked example comes from the first run of Ball Waltham production, this first run spanned serial numbers B060701 to B061100 making the present watch the 97th Ball Waltham made by serial number. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some fine and micro-fine scratches to perimeter of balance cock, few micro-fine scratches elsewhere; dial with hl below seconds-register at 5:15, two faint hls at center; excellent hands, hour and minute are blue, seconds-hand is plum colored; case shows hardly any wear, marring to band around rear lip caused by rough openings, no dents or dings, superb crisp engine turning detail; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; glass crystal with some flaking at its lower right edge.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1600
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APW – Ball Waltham, Official ORC Standard (Order of Railway Conductors), 19J, 16S, gold-filled OF Ball Model recase with superb engraving detail, white enamel SS dial with multicolor ORC logo, SW-LS, jeweled barrel, ORC gold logo medallion insert in mvt, bull's-eye pattern nickel damascene, s#B210823. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered fine and micro-fine scratches, specks of oxide on winding wheels and regulator spring, center wheel with some perimeter abrasion; dial has scattered faint hls, very small patched edge chip near 4; excellent hour and minute hands, fair seconds-hand; case shows hardly any wear, no dents or dings, superb engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal with one very short fine scratch above seconds-register.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1400
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APW – Elgin, Grade 86, Convertible model, 15J, 16S, heavy 14K multicolor gold false box hinge Wood & Son, Boston HC with majestic stag on rear, initialed shield on front, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#1395594. Gross weight of assembled watch 85.5 dwt (132.9 g). An exceptional case with its multicolor detail having striking vibrant color and being in notably high relief which creates a very three-dimensional and textured effect. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, small spot above "Elgin" and some additional scattered very small spots, few specks of oxide on steelwork; dial has blue colored hl through center and a tiny edge chip under bezel between 1 and 2; fine hands are dulled in color; case shows hardly any wear, no dents or dings, excellent engraving detail, front hinge is missing both end caps, front lift spring is not making contact with lid through final portion of opening range but hinge is tight so the fully opened lid will hold its 90 degree position; tight bow, crown shows light wear with ridge break; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
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APW - Elgin, Grade 83 "doctor's watch" with sweep-seconds, 16J, 16S, 14K gold drum style original WWCo HC with gold cuvette, front shield with initials, white enamel dial with outer chapter in 1/5-second increments, SW-LS, gilt mvt, s#743735. Gross weight of assembled watch 73.8 dwt (114.9 g). An extraordinary example in virtually as-new condition. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, very near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, superb gilt tone, few micro-fine scratches; flawless dial; near mint hands; case shows no wear, no dents or dings, superb crisp engraving and engine turning detail with no reduction; tight bow, crown shows no wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2400
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APW – Elgin, Lord Elgin, Grade 351, 23J, 16S, 14K gold OF clamshell style swingout recase with fancy initials on rear, white enamel DS dial, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, raised gold jewel settings, ornate decorative gold disk around balance jewel setting, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#12718337. Gross weight of assembled watch 47.2 dwt (73.5 g). A scarce to rare top grade watch, it is believed that the total production of the Lord Elgin Grade 351 is approximately 600 made. Though Elgin blocked 2000 serial numbers in total for the production of this grade it appears that only a fraction of these serial ranges were completed as all examples we have observed fall within either an initial group of 500 stem set movements (serials 12718001-12718500) or a later group of 100 lever set movements (serials 15159001-15159100). CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some micro-fine scratches on plates, few minuscule specks of oxide on winding wheels; dial has flake at center of seconds-register, some light outer chapter hls, few flakes at seconds hole, one short scratch within seconds-register, and two minuscule edges flakes under bezel at 6; fine hands have some oxide; case shows little wear, no dents or dings, engraving detail shows mild reduction, hinge is missing both end caps; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1800
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APW – Elgin, Veritas with winding indicator, Grade 214, 23J, 18S, gold-filled OF recase with attractive engraved design to rear, white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, diamond endstone, raised gold jewel settings, decorative gold disk around balance jewel setting, ornate nickel damascene, s#16602189. A top grade Elgin winding indicator in its scarcer 18 size version. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good winding indicator function...
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Mvt: GRO, good winding indicator function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some spots of oxide on winding wheels, some scratches around train bridge case screw area, fine scratch on larger winding wheel; scattered fine scratches on plates and one on larger winding wheel, spots of oxide on winding wheels; dial has scattered light hls, tiny flake to upper rim of seconds-register, few small flakes around wind indicator hole; fair hands have been painted over; case shows hardly any wear, scattered short scratches along band, some fine and micro-fine scratches to rear, no dents or dings, superb engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal with some glue excess around its seat.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1600
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APW – Hamilton, Grade 946 Extra, rare marking, 23J, 18S, sterling silver OF recase with very attractive multicolor rear scene of flowers in vase, "A.N. Anderson, Extra" signed white enamel DS dial, gold hands, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, ornate nickel damascene, s#549618. A rare and desirable variant of this top grade Hamilton watch, the "A.N. Anderson, Extra" signed dial is correct to this watch and the Hamilton factory ledger shows this particular serial number as having been sold on May 27th, 1913 to A.N. Anderson. We believe the gold hands are likely correct and original to this watch as we have seen these among other examples of the 946 Extra and 947 Extra. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous plates, scratch between fourth wheel jewel setting and escape wheel jewel setting, scattered fine scratches elsewhere; dial with few very faint hls in center section, few minuscule nicks to rim of center hole; excellent hands with minor oxide; case shows very little wear, an attractive light patina, few tiny nicks on band, ding toward lower right of rear just outside of vase image, excellent engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1300
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$2000
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APW – Hamilton, Grade 994, 21J, 16S, gold-filled OF original "Hamilton Quality Permanent" case with initials on rear, cuvette with signature ring and 1916 presentation, white enamel DS dial, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, raised gold jewel settings, gold train, fishscale pattern nickel damascene, s#1153436. A rare high grade watch, only 301 total pendant-set Grade 994 were produced. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some toning of center bridge plate, few minuscule specks of oxide on winding wheels and loop of regulator spring; very near flawless dial with only a very small fine scratch near 9; excellent hands, seconds-hand is slightly bent; case shows light wear, profuse tiny nicks throughout perimeter of rear and band, scattered tiny nicks on bezel, dent on band at 10, excellent engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows ample wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1300
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$1600
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APW - Hamilton, Grade 992 marked "Special," 21J, 16S, gold-filled OF original swingout case with 1918 date engraved inside rear, white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, ornate two-tone gilt and nickel damascene, s#870619. A rare watch, this example is notable for the extraordinary preservation of its two-tone damascene which exhibits a deep rich gold color with fiery bright luster. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, very near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, exceptional two-tone color and luster, few minimal micro-fine scratches; dial with scattered faint hls including a cluster in the upper part of the center section, minuscule surface nick inside 3; excellent hands; case shows little wear, slight ding at lower right of rear visible as subtle ripple to reflection, excellent engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal with a minuscule finish bubble in its upper portion.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1400
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APW – Hamilton, Grade 950 Elinvar, 23J, 16S, gold-filled OF original "Mainliner" style Hamilton case with "Awarded to W.P. Irwin, winner year-end contest 1937, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen" engraved on rear, white enamel DS dial, baton style hands, SW-LS, mono-metallic balance with blued Elinvar hairspring, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#2611828. A good example of this top grade watch with an interesting original railroad presentation. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some oxide to larger winding wheel and loop of regulator spring, loss of enameling on one of the digits in s#, few fine scratches under "Barrel" marking; flawless dial with a very minor as-made finish imperfection of a few minuscule specks of printing incompletion to the minute chapter near 12 and 1; excellent hands; case shows light wear, scattered fine scratches on rear, curved scratches to a portion of inner rear likely caused by a mvt case screw rubbing at some time in the past, no dents or dings, excellent engraving detail, tiny sliver of wear to brass beginning along rear shoulder, small bits of wear to brass at corners of pendant and to high points of bezel reeding; tight slightly brassy bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
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APW - Hampden, “M.J. & Co. Railroad Watch, St. Louis” marked mvt, 15J, 18S, heavy 14K gold box hinge original Jeannot & Shiebler HC with “Mermod Jaccard Jewelry Co” retailer marking, initials on front, gold cuvette engraved “Presented to Rev. I.I. Ryan by his friends St. Bridget’s Parish, St. Louis, MO, June 1892,” “Mermod Jaccard Jewelry Co. St Louis, MO” marked white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#700902. Gross weight of assembled watch 94.5 dwt (147.0 g). A scarce and very attractive triple signed example for this prestigious Midwestern jeweler. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO after a sluggish start...
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Mvt: GRO after a sluggish start, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some micro-fine scratches, some surface dirtiness; dial with some faint hls, edge flake near 3; excellent hands; case shows light wear, no dents or dings, reduced engraving detail; tight bow; crown shows medium wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
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APW - Hampden, 15J, 18S, 14K gold box hinge HC recase with very attractive vermicelli engraving to band and front/rear perimeter, white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#439247. Gross weight of assembled watch 88.5 dwt (137.7 g). Watch comes with a gold-filled 12 inch chain with T-bar and fob. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some fine scratches and small mild surface spots; dial flawless in visible portion; excellent hands; case shows hardly any wear, slight ripple of reflection toward lower right of rear caused by a very shallow slight dent, superb engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. Chain and fob are excellent showing light wear overall.
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$1400
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$1800
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APW - E. Howard & Co, Boston, Series I, serial #886 with matching case serial #, 15J, N-S (just over 19S), 14K gold (tested) OF original case marked "Marsh" in cameo, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#886 with matching serial number within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 68.9 dwt (107.2 g). A notably early appearance of a matching case and movement serial number. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates with darkened tone, some fine scratches and spots; dial with fracture at bottom of seconds-register with sliver of material crudely pasted in place, small chip at right side of seconds-register, scattered hls including a complex cluster between 8 and 9; excellent hands, hour with mild bend; case shows ample wear, bow impressions to upper rear, no engine turning detail remaining; tight bow; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2400
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$3800
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APW - E. Howard & Co, Boston, Series I, 15J, N-S (just over 19S), silver OF case with hallmark indistinct due to wear, nicely engine turned cuvette with a charming engraving of an hour and minute hand emanating from the setting aperture, white enamel SS dial, KWKS, gold balance wheel, gilt mvt, s#736. An attractive early example having movement with five lenticular plate cutouts. We believe the present case is likely the original to this movement and details of its seating within the case are in the condition report. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO after a twist to start...
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Mvt: GRO after a twist to start, excellent cosmetic mvt ondition overall, plates with ultra-fine scratch striations in areas likely from light wiping, some oxide in areas of steelwork; dial with light hl at perimeter between 2 and 3, light hls below and above seconds-register, light branched hl between 8 and 9; excellent hands with some mild spots of oxide and finish loss; case is believed to be likely original to this mvt which is currently secured with a single case screw and a locating pin at the 11 position. There is an empty case screw position on the mvt near the case hinge; the mvt surface shows a witness mark from having previously held a case screw at this position while the adjacent case areas show a possible corresponding witness mark to a case screw of a small scratch along the inner cuvette surface adjacent hinge. Mvt is machined for a locating pin at the 8:45 position but no pin is present, and the case is also machined to accept a locating pin at the same position, case shows very light wear, small nick on band at 6:45, no dents or dings, good engine turning detail around central rear progressing to reduction at shoulder; bow pivots semi-freely; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2600
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APW - E. Howard & Co, Boston, Series II, 15J, N-S (just over 19S), massive 18K gold English-made HC bearing London hallmarks for 1858, incuse casemaker’s “A.W.F.T.” marking, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#2487. Gross weight of assembled watch 115.0 dwt (178.8 g). A scarce early movement, the total production of the Series II was approximately 1200 made with serial numbers ranging from approximately 1800 to 3000. This example is notable for its extremely heavy English-made 18K gold case. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, small spot below s#, some darkening at edge of train bridge at “Slow” marking; dial with patched chipping to lower left rim of seconds-register, fractures to left side of seconds-register, hls near 5; near mint hour and seconds-hand, minute with some bends; case shows ample wear, front with some dings; bow pivots semi-freely, push is a brass replacement showing medium wear; glass crystal is small turning freely within bezel.
ESTIMATE:
$3200
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$4200
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APW - E. Howard & Co, Boston, Series II, 15J, N-S (just over 19S), 14K gold (tested) original EH&Co HC with spring loaded front and rear, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#2911. Gross weight of assembled watch 79.5 dwt (123.7 g). A scarce early movement, the total production of the Series II was approximately 1200 made with serial numbers ranging from approximately 1800 to 3000. This example is notable for its particularly early EH&Co marked case. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered spots, some oxide to areas of steelwork; dial very nearly flawless with few minuscule hls along outer edge outside minute chapter; excellent hands; case push is currently opening both front and rear simultaneously when depressed, case shows ample wear, ding to right side of front, ding to lower left of rear, small dent to upper right of cuvette, engine turning detail is largely lost with only some portions remaining lightly evident; replacement bow is thinned at top and pivots freely with substantial play within much larger pendant-sockets; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2400
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$3600
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APW - E. Howard & Co, Boston, Series III, 15J, N-S, massive 18K gold HC with "K Shulz, Helena, MT" marking in cameo, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, polished spade hands, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#19079. Gross weight of assembled watch 119.5 dwt (185.8 g). A massive case with very scarce Montana retailer's marking. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, darkened gilt plates with uneven tone, spot at regulator index; dial with fracture, flaking and some discoloration within seconds-register, few hls in main body of dial; excellent hands; case shows ample wear, dents on band at 5 and 11, some dings elsewhere on band, worn scratch causing slight indentation to rear just above center, engine turning detail is virtually entirely lost with only the faintest remnant remaining evident at a small portion of the rear; tight bow, push shows medium wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2800
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$3600
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APW – E. Howard & Co, Boston, Series III, 15J, N-S (just over 19S), heavy approximately 12K gold (case holds 10K test on stone and has slow gradual fade on stone with 14K test) reversible style (cabriolet) case patented by J. M. Durand that allows for display in either HC or OF orientation, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, KWKS, balance over center wheel, gilt mvt, s#4987. Gross weight of assembled watch 85.1 dwt (132.4 g). A rare early reversible case, this design was granted US patent number 20554 on June 15, 1858 and these cases are operated via a small button on the band which allows the movement to tilt forward on a single pivot and then be rotated for display in either OF orientation with pendant at 12 or HC orientation with pendant at 3. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, gilt plates with a darkened tone, scattered spots of oil haze on plates, some specks of oxide on steelwork; dial has two short hls below seconds-register, very faint hl above seconds-register, two small flakes at seconds-register hole; fine hands, hour has slight crimp, minute has oxide at tip and some loss of bluing on stem; case has very weak lift spring that is not currently secured and falls out at times, case shows ample wear to surfaces that are exposed when in OF orientation, lid that is only exposed when in HC orientation shows little wear evidencing that this watch spent the vast majority of its working history carried as an OF, some fine scratches on exterior lid, no dents or dings, engine turning detail is largely lost from surfaces exposed in OF orientation with only some portions remaining lightly evident, lid that is only exposed when in HC orientation retains good overall engine turning detail with some reduction and mild loss at shoulder, hinge for exterior lid missing both end caps; replacement bow pivots freely and with some play within pendant sockets; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
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APW - E. Howard & Co, Boston, Series III w/Mershon's patent center regulator, 15J, N-S (just over 19S), 18K gold original F&Co HC with gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial with early style script signature, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#5744. Gross weight of assembled watch 88.9 dwt (138.3 g). The uncompensated gold solid balance of this example is a feature found only among a small fraction of Howard's early keywind production, and this feature in combination with the Mershon's patent regulator is quite rare. A review of the Howard factory records donated by Dana Blackwell to the Smithsonian Institution reveals a total of only 52 serial numbers of Series III production noted with this combination of features, and the present watch is found in a run of eight made spanning serials 5743 to 5750 that are listed in these records with a start date of November 5, 1864. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates with strong overall gilt tone, some mild small spots, barrel with somewhat darkened gilt tone, some oxide to steelwork; dial with two hls at edge outside 7; fine hands, spades of hour and minute with some oxide; case shows light wear, some slight dings which are mainly evident only to inner lid surfaces as mild ripplings of reflection, good engraving detail; tight bow; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2800
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APW - E. Howard & Co., Boston, Series IV, scarce nickel keywind, 15J, N-S (just over 19S), 18K gold original HC with maker’s initials possibly “B S P” (middle initial uncertain due to wear) within shield shaped cameos, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, umbrella style hands, KWKS, sunburst pattern nickel damascene, s#41802. Gross weight of assembled watch 83.1 dwt (129.2 g). Howard keywind watches with nickel damascene finish are scarce to rare; the total production of this Series IV version is believed to be approximately 400 made. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO after a sluggish start...
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Mvt: GRO after a sluggish start, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some fine scratches and small abrasions, oxide spots to steelwork of winding and setting escutcheons; dial with patched chipping below seconds-register, some hls surrounding seconds-register; excellent hands, hour and minute are blue, seconds-hand is plum colored; case shows ample wear, mild dent to band near 10, mild ding to upper left of front evident mainly to only interior of lid, engine turning detail is fully lost; tight bow, push shows ample wear; clean plastic crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2400
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APW - E. Howard & Co, Boston, Series V with Cole's resilient escapement and unusual "wag" hand on dial demonstrating escapement action, L-S (just over 15S), 14K gold (tested) original WmBW&Co HC with eagle hallmark, gold cuvette, bow with chain guards, white enamel SS dial with "wag" hand at 7:30 driven by mvt lever, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#50203. Gross weight of assembled watch 72.2 dwt (112.3 g). A very unusual and intriquing piece with its Cole's resilient escapement and unusual extra dial hand, this example makes the third E. Howard & Co. dial we have seen with this similar additional hand placement at the 7:30 position demonstrating escapement action. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, gilt plates with uneven tone and some ultra-fine scratch striations likely caused by wiping, spot near third wheel jewel; dial is flawless in visible portion; near mint hands; case shows ample wear, two dents just right of center rear, small dent at right edge of rear, no engine turning detail remaining; tight bow, replacement push shows little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$4000
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APW - E. Howard & Co, Boston, Series VII, split-plate model, 17J, N-S (just over 19S), 14K gold original EH&Co HC with gold cuvette, front shield with initials, white enamel DS dial, umbrella style hands, attractive combination fishscale pattern nickel damascene, s#229157. Gross weight of assembled watch 75.0 dwt (116.7 g). CONDITION: Mvt: GRO after a twist to start...
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Mvt: GRO after a twist to start, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some fine and micro-fine scratches, small marring to loop of regulator spring, small marring tight around stem detent screw; dial with outer chapter hls at 5 and 7; fine hands; case shows very light wear, few long fine scratches on cuvette, some mild dents and dings to band, small soft dent to lower front perimeter, engine turning detail reduced at shoulders; tight bow, crown shows medium wear; glass crystal with very small edge flake at upper right.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2400
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APW - E. Howard & Co, Boston, Series VI with rare black dial, 15J, G-S (just over 6S), heavy 18K gold drum style original EH&Co HC with monogram initials to front, fluted band, bow with chain guards, gold cuvette with 1879 inscription, black enamel SS dial with white markings, fancy gold hour and minute hands with inset diamonds, arrow form seconds-hand, SW-shift-locking-LS, nickel damascene, s#101212. Gross weight of assembled watch 50.0 dwt (77.9 g). A spectacular example with rare black dial, one of the most eye-catching and iconic dial styles that Howard produced. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces with some mild micro-fine scratches; near flawless dial with just some mild micro-fine scratches and some scattered areas of wispy glaze clouding that are mainly visible when light reflects off surface at certain lighting angles; near mint hands; case shows little wear, no dents or dings, good engraving detail; tight bow thinned somewhat at top, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2800
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APW – E. Howard & Co, Boston, Series VI, G-S (just over 6S), heavy 18K gold original drum style HC with superb engine turning and engraving details including shield cartouche on front and roses on rear, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, umbrella style hands, SW-shift-locking-LS, raised gold jewel settings, nickel damascene, s#101250. Gross weight of assembled watch 47.5 dwt (73.9 g). A superb and very attractive example. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered micro-fine scratches; dial with faint hl above seconds-register, edge flake at 9, small edge flake under bezel at 8, minuscule edge flake under bezel at 1; near mint hands, hour and minute hands have few tiny specks of bluing loss; case shows hardly any wear, small ding or nick to bottom shoulder of front, no dents, superb engraving and engine turning detail, case front opening very slightly wide of 90 degrees; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1100
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$1500
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APW - E. Howard Watch Co. made by Waltham, 23J, 16S, 14K gold original Howard HC with gold cuvette, white enamel DS dial, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, striped pattern nickel damascene, ornate winding wheel damascene, s#1000122. Gross weight of assembled watch 67.0 dwt (104.3 g). This 23 jewel bridge model was Waltham's top grade product made for Howard. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, some fine scratches on barrel bridge in area of case screw; dial with two hls in center section, hls in outer chapter along edge between 3 and 4, fine scratches in seconds-register; excellent hands; case front opens somewhat short of 90 degrees, case rear lid is missing its Jurgensen-style lip, case shows very little wear, mild soft dent at upper right of rear which is more evident to inner surface of lid, excellent engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1100
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$1500
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APW - Howard Keystone, Series 0, 23J, 16S, very heavy 14K gold HC recase with spectacular engraving detail, Jurgensen-style lips, gold cuvette bearing signature ring, white enamel DS dial, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#1077109. Gross weight of assembled watch 70.6 dwt (109.9 g). A very attractive case with ornate deeply engraved detail to front and rear, pattern design on band, and unusual fine detail to Jurgensen-style lips and pendant. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, few small fine scratches, some mild toning of plates; dial with outer chapter hl at 9; excellent mismatched hands, hour is blue, minute and seconds-hand are plum colored; case shows hardly any wear, no dents or dings, superb crisp engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1600
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APW – Illinois, Bunn Special Grade 163 Elinvar, 23J 60 hour Elinvar, rare Type IIE marking, 16S, two-tone white and green gold-filled OF original Bunn Special Model 28 case, "Illinois Bunn Special 23 Jewel 60 hour" marked white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, mono-metallic balance with blued Elinvar hairspring, rayed pattern nickel damascene, s#5448285. An excellent example of the rarest variant of 23 jewel Elinvar Bunn Special, total production of this Type IIE is believed to be approximately 320 made per Mike Chamelin's Bunn Special book. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces with few small fine and micro-fine scratches, few tiny specks of oxide on regulator assembly; flawless dial apart from a very faint shadow of Canadian market 13 to 24 hour numerals that were presumably overpainted at one time, these are visible mainly in certain lighting angles when the light reflects off the dial glaze but were likely cleaned away leaving only this faint trace remaining within the dial's surface glaze; fair hour and minute hands with areas of finish loss and some oxide, fine seconds-hand is a replacement of a bit lighter gauge than the original; case shows little wear, some short fine scratches and mild abrasions to rear, no dents or dings, very thin slivers of wear to brass to lower portion of band, small bits of wear to brass on pendant; brassy bow pivots semi-freely, replacement crown is a bit smaller than the original and shows light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$4000
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APW – Illinois, Benjamin Franklin, USA, 21J marked as "21 Ruby Jewels," 16S, gold-filled OF recase, "Benjamin Franklin, U.S.A" signed white enamel DS Gothic numeral dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, very attractive combination checkerboard and bright spotted pattern nickel damascene, s#2398260. A rare high grade private label, the Benjamin Franklin series was retailed by the Oskamp-Nolting Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous plates with few fine scratches, few specks of oxide on regulator spring and center of winding wheel; dial has small edge chip at 6, few minuscule scattered surface and edge nicks; excellent hands; case shows very light wear, few fine scratches and a small nick on bezel, file mark on band at 3:30 and few small nicks elsewhere on band; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
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$1400
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$2400
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APW – Illinois, Sangamo Special, 23J, marked 60 Hour, 17S, white gold-filled OF original Sangamo Special model rigid bow case, cuvette with signature ring, Montgomery white enamel DS dial with "Heavy Gothic" style numerals, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, broad transverse band pattern nickel damascene, s#4758832. An excellent example of this top grade railroad watch with the very desirable Montgomery version of the Heavy Gothic numeral Sangamo Special dial. Total production of the marked 60 Hour version of the Sangamo Special is estimated as 2200 made per Mike Chamelin's "Sangamo Special - Beginning to End" book. This example comes with an associated pull apart aluminum "Sangamo Special - Bunn Special" box and also with a Sangamo Special marked outer box. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, some micro-fine scratches; dial has short hl below seconds-register near 6, micro-fine scratch or extremely faint hl in outer chapter at 1; excellent-plus hands, minute hand with speck of oxide on tip, hour hand with small bit of bluing loss; case shows little wear, scattered fine scratches on rear, ding on band at 9, two minuscule nicks to rear, excellent engraving detail; rigid bow with excellent engraving detail, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal; outer box shows medium wear, some tattering and areas of separation at edges, writing in ink on reverse, corners are taped on inside, labels still present and legible, front label with no s# marking and with some paper loss in the area this is typically marked, few tears, inner aluminum case shows light wear, few dings, a cloth liner has been added.
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$2200
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APW - Illinois, Bunn Special, 23J, rare HC model, 18S, gold-filled HC recase with ornate engraving detail including an idyllic town scene on rear, initials on front, case contains a Jas. Boss paper with matching case s#, white enamel DS Gothic numeral dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, bright spotted pattern nickel damascene, s#2288663. A beautiful example of this rare watch, the hunting case versions of the 23 jewel 18 size Bunn Special are quite rare and the total production of the present variant is believed to be 100 made. The total production of all versions of the hunting case 23 jewel 18 size Bunn Special grade movements is 510 made which is divided among four variants; this total is comprised of 100 made marked as the present lot, 200 made with Bunn Special marking and a block lettered "Illinois Watch Co." barrel bridge marking, 10 made with Bunn Special marking and a two-tone gold circular damascene, and 200 made that were not signed Bunn Special but instead carried private label marking of "Interstate Chronometer." CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, some oxide to rim of winding wheel; dial has two faint outer chapter hls between 10 and 11, very faint hl below seconds-register near 6, small edge chip under bezel at 9; excellent-plus hands; case shows almost no wear, no dents or dings, superb engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal.
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$1400
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$2000
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APW – Illinois, Bunn, very rare HC Model 8, 17J, 16S, gold-filled HC recase, front shield with initial, rear shield with cabin scene, white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, raised gold jewel settings, gold train, sunburst pattern nickel damascene, s#3347668. The hunting case versions of the 16 size 17 jewel Bunn are very rare, these were made in two different variants of movement markings and the combined production of both types is 192 made. The present example is the rarer of these two variants and has a total production of only 92 made. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, tiny spot of finish wear near escape jewel setting, few minuscule nicks near balance jewel setting; dial has some faint hls in outer chapter and seconds-register, minuscule flake to upper rim of center hole, reverse of dial has been inspected and has correct feet positions for this hunting case model mvt; fine hands, minute and seconds-hand have some fading and minor oxide; case shows very light wear, scattered fine scratches on front, scattered tiny nicks and dings along band, engraving and engine turning detail with very mild reduction, few tiny spots of wear to brass on band near hinges, spots of brass on cuvette; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$2000
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APW – Illinois, Bunn Special with scarce gold damascene and rare dial, 21J, 18S, gold-filled OF recase attractively engraved with lakeside chateau scene on rear, white enamel DS Gothic numeral dial with "Twenty One Ruby Jewels" in red lettering above seconds-register, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, gilt mvt screws and regulator assembly, all over gold-inlaid circular damascene pattern, s#1877966. A very attractive watch with its combination of scarce all over gold damascene pattern and its rarely seen high grade dial with jewel count marking. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, good gold tone to plates, some spots of oxide to regulator spring; dial with some faint outer chapter hls, very faint hl above seconds-register, tiny spot of printing incompletion to lower part of 3, fine scratch in upper part of seconds-register; excellent hands; case shows very light wear, no dents or dings, excellent engraving detail, engine turning detail shows mild reduction at shoulders on rear and medium overall reduction on bezel with some areas of full loss, few thin lines of wear to brass on bezel; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
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$1000
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$1600
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APW – Illinois, Bunn Special, 21J, rare HC variant, 16S, gold-filled HC recase with attractive engraving detail, rear shield with idyllic home scene, front shield with initials, white enamel DS Gothic numeral dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, rayed pattern nickel damascene, s#2658676. A rare hunting case watch with a total production of only 200 made in this marking and damascene style, this watch represents the earliest of four different variants of rayed pattern 21 jewel 16 size Bunn Special hunting case mvt, and this style is identified as "Variant A" in Mike Chamelin's excellent Bunn Special book. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, some small bits of oxide to regulator spring and larger winding wheel; dial with some scattered hls, two minuscule flakes to rim of seconds-register hole, reverse of dial has been inspected and does have correct original dial feet positions for this Model 8 mvt; fine-plus hands, minute is missing a small bit of its tip; case shows hardly any wear, profuse scratching inside front lid, some marring to lip of rear from opening with a tool, few tiny nicks on pendant, no dents, excellent engraving and engine turning detail, additional setting lever slot has been added; bow pivots semi-freely, crown shows little wear; plastic crystal with some internal circular rub marks caused by hands.
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$1000
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$1600
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APW – Illinois, Bunn Special with rare bright spotted damascene, 23J, 16S, gold-filled OF original Wadsworth "Railroad Model" case with attractive engine turning and engraving detail, white enamel DS Gothic numeral dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, bright spotted pattern nickel damascene, s#2572686. The bright spotted damascene was the first pattern used among 16 size Bunn Special production. This damascene is rare among 23 jewel 16 size Bunn Specials with a total of 510 produced in three different variants; the present example represents the earliest of these three variants and has an estimated total production of 200 made. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, some oxide to perimeter of larger winding wheel and in small bits on regulator assembly; excellent dial with very faint outer chapter hl at 3:30; fine hands appear to have been re-painted; case shows little wear, scattered tiny nicks along band, no dents, engraving detail shows only a very minor reduction; tight bow, crown shows little wear; glass crystal with a scuff and with scattered scratches.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1500
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APW – Illinois, Hallmark, 23J, Grade 510, 14/12S, 14K gold OF original case with intials on rear, gold cuvette with signature ring and presentation, silvered dial with applied gold numerals, gilt open diamond hands, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, satin nickel damascene, s#3424961. Gross weight of assembled watch 48.3 dwt (75.2 g). A rare top grade watch, per the excellent info at www.illinoiswatchguide.com it is believed that 483 total examples of the Grade 510 were produced. Of this total it is believed that 250 were finished with the Hallmark private label which was made for United Jewelers, Inc. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, few fine and micro-fine scratches, mild small spot at perimeter of larger winding wheel; very near flawless dial has slight bend at edge under bezel near 11; near mint hands, seconds-hand has minor oxide; case shows little wear, some fine scratches on rear shoulder and cuvette, no dents or dings, excellent engraving detail; bow pivots freely, crown shows little wear; plastic crystal with a scratch at lower left.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
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APW – Illinois, Bunn Special Grade 161, 21J 60 Hour, Type II marking, 16S, gold-filled OF original Bunn Special Model 28 case, "Illinois Bunn Special 21 Jewel 60 Hour" marked white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, rayed pattern nickel damascene, s#5440754. A superb example which comes with its very scarce original box and original tag, both with correctly matched movement serial number. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, few minuscule specks of oxide on smaller winding wheel and regulator spring; flawless dial; near mint hands; case shows very light wear, some short fine scratches on band, some fine scratches and mild abrasions to rear, no dents or dings, excellent engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal; box shows medium wear, losses of leather around edges and corners, upper lid has been re-glued and is seated a bit below its original level, label with some losses at its edges; tag has been bent and has two tears secured by tape but is fully legible.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1100
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Mvt only - New York Watch Co, serial #6, Springfield, 19J, 19S, HC model mvt, white enamel DS dial, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, wolf's tooth winding, gilt mvt, s#6. A very rare opportunity for the collector to own a single digit serial numbered watch from a notable American maker. While this example is currently needing some restoration, its combination of rarity and substantially low serial number makes it very much deserving of this effort. CONDITION: Mvt: NR, likely broken balance staff, missing and broken pieces, fully wound, setting mechanism untested, overhaul needed...
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Mvt: NR, likely broken balance staff, missing center wheel arbor, missing steel escutcheon and square above center wheel arbor, missing screw which secures hairspring stud, broken fourth wheel arbor, missing a jewel setting screw on lever, one jewel setting screw missing half its head on escape wheel jewel setting, fully wound, setting mechanism untested, overhaul needed, a partial disassembly reveals matching s#6 on underside of balance cock and underside of balance wheel spar (arm), no visible s# to visible portion of pillar plate when dial was removed, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, spot on plate near fourth wheel jewel setting, gilt plates with darkened tone, some scattered fine scratches and spots; dial with several chips in center section bordering the seconds-register, some scattered edge flakes and small chips, some scattered hls; hands are missing, seconds-hand post (fourth wheel arbor) is broken.
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$1500
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$3000
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APW – Otay Watch Co, Otay, California, 15J, 18S, gold-filled HC recase with superb engraving detail on rear of an idyllic town scene, white enamel SS impressed dial, SW-LS, gilt mvt, s#30065. This scarce and short-lived southern California maker was only in production from May to November of 1890, with a total output of about 1200 watches made. Please note that the following lot is the consecutive serial number (s#30066) to this example which offers the collector a rare opportunity to own a pair of consecutive serial numbers from this scarce maker. CONDITION: Mvt: NR, missing case stem and tick in dial down position with some error but when turned dial up it usually stops suggesting a likely balance staff and/or balance jewel issue, overhaul needed...
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Mvt: NR, missing case stem and when mvt is removed from case and tested with a stem it will tick in dial down position with some error in the flat of its balance motion but when turned dial up it usually stops soon after suggesting a likely balance staff and/or balance jewel issue, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, fine scratch on barrel bridge, few mild lesser fine and micro-fine scratches elsewhere, oxide to regulator assembly; dial with hl from 9:30 continuing through center to 3:30, hl from center into seconds-register, few minuscule edge flakes under bezel near 4 and 6; fine hour and seconds-hand, minute hand with finish loss; case shows hardly any wear, no dents or dings, excellent engraving and engine turning detail, small spot of wear to brass within upper part of inner rear lid; tight bow with slightly brassy underside, brass crown shows light wear, stem is missing; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1500
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APW – Otay Watch Co, Otay, California, 15J, 18S, 5-year gold-filled HC recase with bird engraving on rear, white enamel SS impressed dial, SW-LS, gilt mvt, s#30066. This scarce and short-lived southern California maker was only in production from May to November of 1890, with a total output of about 1200 watches made. Please note that the preceding lot is the consecutive serial number (s#30065) to this example which offers the collector a rare opportunity to own a pair of consecutive serial numbers from this scarce maker. CONDITION: Mvt: NR, fully wound, balance is gummy, overhaul needed...
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Mvt: NR, fully wound, balance is gummy, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, missing regulator spring, few spots and fine scratches on plates, few minuscule specks of oxide on regulator; dial has hl from 11 to center, hl from center into seconds-register, very faint hl near 3, some fine scratches at signature, some small flakes at center hole; fine hands have oxide; case shows little wear, few fine scratches on front and rear, scratches on cuvette, few small darkened areas on front and rear, no dents or dings, numerous small nicks on band, excellent engraving detail, brassy bezel; tight bow with slightly brassy underside, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1500
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APW – Rockford, Grade 500, 21J, 16S, 14K gold Keystone HC recase with exquisite engraving detail, bird on rear, gold cuvette with engraved name, white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, large polished steel disk around escape jewel setting, gold jewel settings, gold train, mvt marked "RG" denoting railroad grade, spiral pattern nickel damascene, s#546614. Gross weight of assembled watch 57.4 dwt (89.3 g). A rare and beautiful watch with a total production of only 240 made. The Grade 500 and its open face equivalent the Grade 505 were Rockford's finest quality 16 size movements. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, oxide to regulator assembly, fine scratch at perimeter of barrel bridge adjacent larger winding wheel, larger winding wheel is a bit different style than we have typically seen with this grade; dial with some faint hls in center section and below seconds-register, surface pit under bezel between 4 and 5; excellent hands; case shows almost no wear, no exterior dents or dings, engraving to thin gauge cuvette has caused rippling of its surface and trace-through of the engraving to the inner surface of the cuvette, superb crisp exterior engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
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APW – Rockford, Grade 505 (marked), 21J, 16S, gold-filled OF recase with superb engraving to rear including ornate fine detail giving a somewhat two-tone appearance, rear shield with engraving and date, name engraved inside rear, white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, large polished steel disk surrounding escape wheel jewel setting, gold jewel settings, gold train, mvt marked "RG" denoting Railroad Grade, spiral pattern nickel damascene, s#593932. A rare and beautiful watch with a total production of only 230 made. The Grade 505 and its hunting case equivalent the Grade 500 were Rockford's finest quality 16 size movements. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, missing one center jewel setting screw, few specks of oxide to steelwork, short scratch at perimeter of barrel bridge adjacent larger winding wheel, few mild fine and micro-fine scratches; dial with scattered outer chapter hls, scattered small patched edge chips under bezel; excellent hands; case shows hardly any wear, two short scratches on band, no dents or dings, superb crisp engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$2000
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APW – Waltham, Pennsylvania Special, Model 1892, 21J, 18S, nickel OF recase with raised gold-filled stag on rear, "Pennsylvania Special" marked white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, lever escapement with capped escape wheel, jeweled barrel, gilt mvt screws and regulator, nickel damascene, s#12028576. A rare and desirable railroad associated watch, the Waltham Pennsylvania Special was likely retailed exclusively by H.M. Jacobson & Son of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This particular example is notable for its superb movement condition. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, very near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, superb lustrous surfaces with very few miniscule micro-fine scratches, few minuscule nicks to perimeter edge of balance cock foot; dial with two faint outer chapter hls near 8, few extremely minuscule nicks to perimeter of center section between 7 and 9, extremely minuscule edge nick under bezel at 6:30; fine hands with some spots of oxide; case shows very light wear, few fine scratches on rear, no dents or dings, excellent engraving detail, small portions of wear to brass to areas at perimeter of stag; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good thick glass crystal with mild fine scratch near center.
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$2000
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$4000
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APW - Waltham, five-minute repeater, 16J, mvt with 14S rear plate design but with 18S dial and case diameter, very heavy 14K gold original K&B OF case, gold cuvette, repeat function activated by slide on band, white enamel SS canister style (snap-on) dial, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#2531506. Gross weight of assembled watch 95.8 dwt (149.0 g). This watch exhibits Waltham's earlier five-minute repeater design which was based on Georges Aubert's August 23rd, 1887 U.S. patent #368904. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good repeat function and tone but watch does not strike either hour or five-minute tones when hands are set between 12:00 and 12:59, overhaul needed...
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Mvt: GRO, good repeat function and tone when hands are set between 1:00 and 11:59 but watch does not strike either hour or five-minute tones when hands are set between 12:00 and 12:59, overhaul needed, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some fine scratches and small spots; near flawless dial with minuscule flake at lower left perimeter of seconds-register; excellent hands, seconds-hand with some oxide; case shows very little wear, no dents or dings; tight bow, crown shows light wear; glass crystal with few small fine scratches.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3600
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APW - Waltham, American Watch Co, 19J, Model 1860 with Abbott's stemwind attachment, heavy 18K gold original Baldwin & Co case was originally designed for reversible style (cabriolet) function with pivoting central body allowing orientation in either OF or HC form but this case function has been negated by conversion of watch to stemwinding and case is now functional in HC orientation only, beautifully engine turned and engraved inner hunting lid with 1858 patent date marking, case was originally KWKS style but has been modified with the substitution of a SW style gold-filled replacement pendant, gold cuvette has had its KWKS apertures plugged, white enamel SS dial, mvt was originally finished as KWKS but has been converted to transitional style SW-LS with retained KWKS arbors via an Abbott's stemwind attachment, lever escapement with capped escape wheel, gilt mvt, s#190344. Gross weight of assembled watch 90.1 dwt (140.1 g). CONDITION: Mvt: NR, tension immediately releases upon winding, balance swings freely, overhaul needed...
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Mvt: NR, tension immediately releases upon winding suggesting a likely click or click spring issue, balance swings freely and will tick if crown is prevented from releasing backward while winding, overhaul needed, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, small marring around escape jewel setting, some mild spots and micro-fine scratches to main plate; dial with cluster of hls near 4, two hls at 9:30, small hl above seconds-register; fine hands; case reversible function has been negated by conversion of this watch to stemwinding as the case stem and the mvt setting lever impede the rotation of the central body and as there is no placement for the case stem if OF orientation were attempted, case shows ample wear to its spring loaded hunting lid, light wear to its other side, this disparity in wear indicative that the watch likely saw the majority of its working life in OF form prior to its conversion to stemwinding after which it could only be used in HC form, some dings and mild shallow dents, engine turning detail to rear with mild overall reduction and some loss at shoulder; tight bow, crown shows ample wear; good glass crystal.
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$2200
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$3000
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APW – Waltham, Am'n Watch Co, Model 1872, 16J, massive 18K gold original HC with casemaker's "C.S." marking in ribbon cameo, bow with chain guards, gold cuvette and glazed observational cover over mvt, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, gold jewel settings, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#987138. Gross weight of assembled watch 99.3 dwt (154.4 g). CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, scratch above plate screw adjacent serial number, some scattered fine or micro-fine scratches, small abrasion above "Mass.," few specks of oxide on winding wheels and regulator; dial has faint hl between 3 and 4, faint short hl below seconds-register near 6, minuscule edge flake under bezel at 6; near mint hands, minute hand has tiny bit of oxide on tip; case shows very light wear, no dents or dings, engine turning detail with reduction at shoulders; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystals.
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$2200
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$3000
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APW - Waltham, Riverside Maximus, 23J, Model 1899, 16S, heavy 18K gold OF original A.W.C.Co. case with markings for retailer A. Stowell & Co, unusual and elegant style with snap off bezel and offset hidden rear hinges, initials on rear, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, diamond endstones on balance and escape wheel, ornate nickel damascene, s#12680073. Gross weight of assembled watch 64.2 dwt (99.9 g). CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, virtually mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, superb bright lustrous surfaces are very near pristine; dial with very faint hl below seconds-register at 6:30, few very small fine scratches near center; near mint hands; case shows very little wear, ding on band at 2, nicks on band at 4 and 6, nick on bezel at 4, two dings to rear visible mainly only to inner surface of lid, ding on cuvette, excellent engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1900
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APW - Waltham, Dennison, Howard & Davis, 15J, 18S, silver original BWCo (Boston Watch Co) HC, white enamel dial, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#3037. A good original example from Waltham's predecessor Boston Watch Co. in its original BWCo. signed case. CONDITION: Mvt: NR, fully wound and will tick briefly with a twist or weakly continuously with additional pressure at barrel arbor, overhaul needed...
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Mvt: NR, fully wound and will tick briefly with a twist or will tick weakly continuously with additional pressure given at barrel arbor, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, strong overall gilt tone with some mild clouding in a few areas, barrel bridge with some slight ultra-fine scratch striations; excellent dial with only a small scratch in upper part of seconds-register; excellent hour and minute hands, seconds-hand with some areas having surface rust; case shows medium wear, an attractive mild patina, small ding on band at bottom, few small nicks to lids, reduced engraving detail, inner rear lid with wear to hallmark, inner cuvette with a snailed finish that is differs from the plain finish typically seen, mvt with small bit of play within case in spite of case screw seemingly tight; bow pivots freely; good glass crystal.
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$1400
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$1800
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APW – Waltham, "Waltham Standard" with locomotive image on mvt, 19J marked as "19 Ruby Jewels," rare Model 1892, 18S, gold-filled OF Gopher Watch Case Co. recase with attractive floral engraving and design, Gopher image inside case rear is lightly colored in blue, Montgomery white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, lever escapement with capped escape wheel, gilt screws and regulator assembly, swirl pattern nickel damascene, s#10099503. A very rare and attractive Model 1892 variant, total production of this "Waltham Standard" appears to be only 125 made with all coming from a single production run spanning serial numbers 10099501 to 10099625. We believe these 125 watches also have the distinction of being the only Waltham movements to feature an engraved train image. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous plates with some mild micro-fine scratches, small marring of escape wheel jewel setting; dial has outer chapter hl at 8, very small hl along edge near 11, absolutely minuscule edge nick under bezel at 3:30; excellent hands, seconds-hand has minor oxide; case shows hardly any wear, no dents or dings, minuscule nick on band at 3:30, superb engraving detail; tight bow with some wear to brass, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1800
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APW – Waltham, Railroader, Model 1892, 17J, 18S, nickel OF swingout recase with gold inlaid train scene on rear, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, spiral pattern nickel damascene, frosted finish winding wheels, s#8010051. A rare watch, the Model 1892 "Railroader" was made in just a few small production runs. These watches were made in both lever-set and pendant-set version and we are pleased to offer an example of each in the present sale. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, numerous fine and micro-fine scratches on main plate with the most visible of these between the case screw position and the s#, few specks of oxide on winding wheels and regulator; dial has two short hls at 1, minuscule pinpoint surface nick at 12:30, small edge chip under bezel at setting lever, very short fracture along edge under bezel near 4; excellent minute and seconds-hand, hour hand with finish loss and fine scratch striations to its spade; case shows very light wear, scattered tiny nicks on rear, excellent engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
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$1000
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$1800
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APW – Waltham, Railroader, Model 1892, 17J, 18S, gold-filled OF recase of unusual design with mvt held in an inner band that is secured by a threaded inner ring which is removed to allow mvt to exit from rear (this case design has no removable front bezel so is meant for use only with pendant set watches), case with with attractive engine turning and engraving detail, "Railroader Waltham" signed white enamel SS dial with bold Arabic numerals in radial orientation and heavy double track minute chapter, SW-LS, spiral pattern nickel damascene, s#7450566. A rare watch, the Model 1892 "Railroader" was made in just a few small production runs. These watches were made in both lever-set and pendant-set version and we are pleased to offer an example of each in the present sale.CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, scratches and profuse fine scratches around main plate case screw area, some fine and micro-fine scratches elsewhere to plates, small area of marring around balance cock screw; dial has two faint hls below seconds-register, faint hl at 7:30, group of very faint hls at edge near 8, group of small hls at edge between 5 and 6; excellent hands; case shows very little wear, no dents or dings, excellent engraving and engine turning detail showing very little reduction; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal.
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$1000
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$1800
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APW - Waltham, Riverside Maximus with rare circular damascene, 23J, 16S, 14K gold OF Robert & Foster case, gold cuvette with 1904 presentation, white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, circular pattern nickel damascene, s#17009731. Gross weight of assembled watch 56.0 dwt (87.1 g). The circular pattern damascene of the present watch is quite rare among Riverside Maximus grade production, being seen primarily among examples that also have the feature of a winding indicator. Among Riverside Maximus without winding indicator we have seen only a small handful of examples such as this that were finished with circular damascene. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces with few minimal micro-fine scratches, regulator spring with some very small specks of oxide; excellent dial with only a faint hl below seconds-register near 6; case shows little wear, mild ding on band at 5 and few very mild dings elsewhere on band, no dents; tight bow, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1600
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APW - Waltham, Riverside Maximus, 21J, Model 1899, 16S, 14K gold OF original Robert & Foster case, gold cuvette with 1902 and 1945 inscriptions to exterior as well as 1945 inscription to interior, white enamel DS dial with distinctive script signature characteristic to this grade, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, three visible diamond endstones, ornate nickel damascene, s#10049730. Gross weight of assembled watch 64.2 dwt (99.9 g). Watch comes with its very scarce original certificate bearing correctly matching movement serial number which is contained within a wooden Waltham box with padded internal stand. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, some specks of oxide to winding wheels; dial with edge chip at 4, hls between 1 and 4, hl at 11:30; excellent hands; case shows light wear, no dents or dings, engine turning detail greatly reduced at shoulder; tight bow, crown shows ample wear with ridge break; glass crystal with scattered scratches; box shows minor wear and typical mild exterior scratches and marks; certificate is in good condition with some mild creases at its perimeter tucked into upper box lid.
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$1200
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$1600
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APW - Waltham, Vanguard with winding indicator, very rare non-magnetic variant with marked dial, 23J, 16S, gold-filled OF original Waltham marked case with attractive black enamel inlays, initials on rear, white enamel triple-sunk dial marked "Non Magnetic" above seconds-register, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, diamond endstone, non-magnetic alloy balance and hairspring, checkerboard center pattern nickel damascene, s#19063711. The Waltham Vanguard winding indicator is very rare in this non-magnetic variant. We have seen a small handful of examples equipped with the signed dial and non-magnetic alloy balance identical to the present watch; the serial numbers of these observed examples are recorded within an ongoing NAWCC message board thread regarding non-magnetic Vanguards. Each example of this 16 size non-magnetic winding indicator variant that has been recorded within this thread has been within the 19063701-19063900 serial range, though a prominent thread contributer notes that he has also seen examples of ordinary (not non-magnetic) Vanguard wind indicators within this same 200 number serial span. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good winding indicator function...
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Mvt: GRO, good winding indicator function, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, few minimal micro-fine scratches, very small spot of finish loss to barrel bridge adjacent larger winding wheel near click; dial with light outer chapter hl above indicator-register near 12, light outer chapter hl below seconds-register at 6:30, extremely faint hl above seconds-register; case shows hardly any wear, no dents or dings, excellent engraving detail, enameling detail fully intact, additional lever set slot at 1; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1600
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APW – Waltham, chronograph, Model 1884, 13-15J, 14S, 14K gold original AWCo HC with attractive floral design that is continuous between front, rear and band, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, gilt mvt, s#2469737. Gross weight of assembled watch 75.0 dwt (116.6 g). CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good chronograph function...
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Mvt: GRO, good chronograph function, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some cloudiness and few fine scratches to plates, specks of oxide on steelwork; dial has hls between 3 and 5, small fracture with very small surface flake near edge at 4, two edge flakes under bezel at 6; excellent hands; case shows little wear, few dings and nicks to front, very mild dent near center rear, shallow dent with few tiny nicks on band near 12, excellent engraving detail; tight bow is thinning slightly at top, crown shows medium wear with ridge break as well as loss to its jacket (outer layer) in two areas; good glass crystal.
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$1300
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$1600
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APW – Waltham, Vanguard with winding indicator, 23J, 18S, gold-filled OF case with attractive engraving detail, white enamel triple-sunk dial with bold Roman primary hour numerals and Canadian market 13 to 24 hour indications in Arabic numerals, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, checkerboard center pattern nickel damascene, s#16167747. This example is highlighted by its scarce and very attractive bold Roman numeral Canadian market dial. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good winding indicator function...
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Mvt: GRO, good winding indicator function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, few specks of oxide on larger winding wheel and regulator, scattered micro-fine scratches on plates, some ultra-fine scratch striations to larger winding wheel; dial with outer chapter hl at 12:30; excellent hands, seconds-hand with oxide, wind indicator hand is a bit different shade of blue; case shows very little wear, no dents or dings, excellent engraving detail with only mild reduction at high point of shoulder, few tiny spots of wear to brass on pendant; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1600
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APW - Waltham, Model 1883, 15J, 18S, 14K gold original B.W.C. Co. (Brooklyn Watch Case Co.) marked HC with attractive engraving detail including a house and lake scene on its rear, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, gilt movement, s#5579150. Gross weight of assembled watch 87.9 dwt (136.6 g). CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
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Mvt: GRO, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, light oxide on regulator assembly, some haze to plates; dial with hairlines at 5 and 7, scratch above seconds-register and near 10; fine mismatched hands, minute and seconds-hand with light oxide; case shows little wear, light dings on front and rear, excellent engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows light wear with ridge break; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1400
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