DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Victor Kullberg, "Curiosity" model made for T.R. Russell, 18 Church St, Liverpool, high grade free-sprung lever reverse fusee with winding indicator and center-seconds, 53mm, heavy 18K gold OF original case bearing London hallmarks for 1891, "E . W" marking in cameo for casemaker Edgar Wilkins, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, SW-button-set with setting button concealed by case rear preventing inadvertent setting while case is closed, fully capped lever escapement, diamond endstone, capped center wheel, at least 19J, gilt mvt with unusual two-footed pierced balance bridge, s#10042 with matching serial number to dial. Gross weight of assembled watch 92.3 dwt (143.7 g). Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches, and discussion of the present piece can be viewed at this link: https://awco.org/awcoshow.php?artname=Kullberg+Curiosity&artid=261&collid=109&cidx=37
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, few micro-fine scratches and mild surface spots to main plate; flawless dial; nearly mint hands; case shows little wear, no dents of dings; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good flat glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4400
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