DESCRIPTION:
APW – Seth Thomas, Maiden Lane, 25J, 18S, gold-filled OF recase with very attractive stag engraving on rear, 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#351048. 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 following lot is the consecutive serial number (s#351049) 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, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, good overall two-tone color and luster, balance cock foot with some spotting and with some small marring around its screw, some mild spotting at left side of barrel bridge near perimeter edge, a scratch and some fine scratches near lower case screw position; dial with faint hl in center, outer chapter hl near 7, and patched edge chips at 1, 2 and 6; fine hands, minute with some areas of bluing loss and with sanding marks at center; case shows little wear, surface dings or mars to front and rear of pendant, no dents or dings, excellent engraving detail; tight brassy bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3600
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