DESCRIPTION:
LPW - Wright & Craighead, mvt marked "English Lever, Compensated, C.S.S.A.L.," 37mm, 18K gold OF original case with very attractive engraving detail, .30 ctw diamond set at central rear in applied raised gold setting which was soldered on at a later date, case bearing London hallmarks for 1900, "J R" marking in diamond shaped cameo for casemaker John Rotherham, gold cuvette, small 14K gold clasp attached to bow, gold dial with attractive floral engraving detail at center, SW-pin-set, fully capped lever escapement, 19J, gilt mvt, s#10679. Gross weight of assembled watch 30.2 dwt (46.8 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: NR, fully wound, will tick briefly with a twist or tick continuously with a twist and some excess pressure held at crown, overhaul needed, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, some haze and smudges to gilt surface; dial with some mild fine scratches, some small bits of enamel loss to hour numerals; poor hands are rusted; case shows hardly any wear, no dents or dings, superb crisp engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; yellowed plastic crystal with scratches and abrasions should be replaced.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$900
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