DESCRIPTION:
APW - Illinois, Bunn Special Grade 163, 23J 60 Hour, Type I marking, 16S, white gold-filled OF original Bunn Special Model 173 case with beautiful pattern engraving to rear, "Illinois Bunn Special 23 Jewel 60 Hour" marked white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, raised gold jewel settings, gold train, rayed pattern nickel damascene, s#5334777. The very attractive engraving design of this example's case rear is identified as "Curtain Pattern" per Michael Chamelin's authoritative "The 16 Size Illinois Bunn Special 1913-1948" book.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous plates, fine and micro-fine scratches to winding wheels; dial has some scattered outer chapter hls; excellent hands; case shows little wear, no dents or dings, excellent engraving detail overall but with some reduction to rear shoulder, very thin sliver of wear to brass beginning to form around portions of rear shoulder; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
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