DESCRIPTION:
APW - Elgin, 13J, 16S, heavy 14K gold "KU" (Keller and Untermeyer) original HC with scalloped band, beautiful vermicelli and star engraving detail, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, gilt mvt, s#1590904. Gross weight of assembled watch 77.9 dwt (121.2 g). A magnificent scalloped gold case in virtually as-new condition with exquisite crisp engraving detail.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright gilt plates with few small spots and some mild bits of light clouding; nearly flawless dial with few mild marks of surface rub at perimeter; excellent hands, minute with some oxide, hour and minute are blue, seconds-hand is plum colored; case shows no wear, a very rich and attractive patina, no dents or dings, few negligible minuscule pinpoint nicks to one of the band scallops near 5, superb crisp engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows virtually no wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2200
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