DESCRIPTION:
EPW - M.I. Tobias & Co, Liverpool, lever fusee, 50mm, 18K gold original consular OF case with casemaker's incuse "J.H. T.H." marking, deeply engraved floral detail to bezel, band, rear perimeter, pendant and lower portion of bow, multicolor gold dial with vibrant floral detail around center and perimeter, hacking slide outside dial at 7, gold hands, KWKS, lever escapement, diamond endstone, 15J, attractive blued steel and brass balance wheel, ornately engraved engraved balance cock marked "Detach'd" and "Patent," gilt mvt with gilt locking dust-cap, s#17214 with matching serial number within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 68.4 dwt (106.4 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good hacking function though slide moves quite stiffly, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, superb gilt tone; nearly mint dial with few micro-fine scratches; nearly mint hands; case shows light to medium wear, some dings or slight shallow dents to rear, reduced engine turning detail, good engraving detail; tight bow thinned at top; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2400
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