DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Gibson Limited, Belfast, 53mm, heavy 18K gold OF original case with gold cuvette bearing Chester hallmarks for 1897, "F . T" marking in cameo for casemaker Fred Thoms, white enamel SS dial, SW-pin-set, lever escapement, 16-17J, gilt mvt, s#24348 with matching serial number in case. Gross weight of assembled watch 79.3 dwt (123.3 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: NR, fully wound, balance wheel moves semi-freely, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, minor oxide to regulator, slight cloudiness to plates; dial has few mild fine surface scratches, fading to "Limited;" excellent hands; case shows little wear, many scattered fine scratches to rear, no dents or dings; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal with few short fine scratches.
ESTIMATE:
$1100
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$1400
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