DESCRIPTION:
EPW - John Roger Arnold, London, unusual large-sized duplex fusee, 58mm, silver OF original consular case bearing London hallmarks for 1839, incuse "HB GB" mark for casemakers Horation and George Elliot Bartlett, cream colored enamel dial, KWKS, duplex escapement, foliate scrolled balance cock with grotesque mask to its table, gilt mvt, s#3050. 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 cosmetic mvt condition overall, some typical scattered fine and micro-fine scratches; excellent dial with small surface spot at 2:30; excellent hands, seconds-hand with finish loss; case shows little wear, an attractive patina, some fine scratches, no dents or dings; bow pivots freely; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1600