DESCRIPTION:
APW - Hamilton, 11J, "Constant. St. Louis, MO" marked mvt, "Mermod Jaccard & Co, St. Louis" marked dial, 18S, HC model mvt in sidewinder orientation in nickel OF recase, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, gilt mvt, s#25017. Hamilton's 11 jewel movements are very rare and come in four variants with open face and hunting case versions of both gilt finish and nickel damascene finish. Total production of this gilt hunting case version is estimated to be only 100 made, while total production of all four variants combined is estimated to be only 314 made.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some fine scratches, some cloudiness to gilt tone to central portion of barrel bridge; dial with circular fracture over minute chapter at 12:30 with this small circular segment possibly secured by glue, very faint hls between 12 and 1 with one extending down to upper-right edge of seconds-register; fine hands, hour with oxide to its spade; case shows medium wear, denting to rear; tight bow, crown shows ample wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1600
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