DESCRIPTION:
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...
CONDITION:
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.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$4000
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