DESCRIPTION:
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...
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is glued to balance staff in wrong position, overhaul recommended, original polished steel disk over ratchet wheel has been replaced by a crude thin copper colored piece held by two mismatched screws, otherwise fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, dark spot at perimeter of main plate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.
ESTIMATE:
$2600
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$4400
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