DESCRIPTION:
APW - Rockford, 19J marked as "19 Ruby Jewels," Model 2, 18S, heavy 18K gold JTS&Co. (J.T. Scott & Co) HC, gold cuvette, white enamel DS dial, transitional style SW-shift-locking-LS with retained KWKS arbors, gilt mvt, s#13797. Gross weight of assembled watch 95.4 dwt (148.5 g). A beautiful example of Rockford's finest quality early grade with very impressive gold case. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches which can be found here: https://awco.org?collid=300
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, mild fingerprint type smudge at lower right of barrel bridge, few mild fine scratches, few small specks of oxide to steelwork; nearly flawless dial with few micro-fine scratches, few small edge nicks under bezel between 4 and 5:30; nearly mint hands, slight bend to seconds-hand; case shows very light wear, some denting at lower left perimeter of rear, few mild dings elsewhere, engine turning detail strong at central portions of front and rear and reduced at shoulder of front and rear, under bezel the case shows a traditional style lever-set slot in addition to the slot for this mvt's shifting setting lever; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4400
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