DESCRIPTION:
APW – Seth Thomas, Maiden Lane, 25J, 18S, gold-filled OF recase, white enamel DS dial with Canadian market 13 to 24 hour indications in red, all numerals in radial orientation, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, capped third and fourth wheels, jeweled barrel arbor, two-tone gilt and nickel damascene, s#351049. A very attractive top grade Seth Thomas, per the info at Eric Unselt's www.seththomasresearch.com website it is believed that in total approximately 720 of the 25 jewel Maiden Lane were produced. Please note that the preceding lot is the consecutive serial number (s#351048) to this example which offers the collector a rare opportunity to own a pair of consecutive serial numbers of this scarce top grade. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, excellent two-tone color and luster, some typical micro-fine scratches, small strip of finish loss to regulator index; near flawless dial with very small edge nick under bezel near 3; excellent-plus hands; case shows light wear, no dents or dings, excellent engraving and engine turning detail, areas of wear to brass on high points of band and rear, thin partial rings of brass on rear and bezel edges; brassy bow pivots freely, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2400
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$4000
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