DESCRIPTION:
APW - Illinois, Bunn Special with rare bright spotted damascene, 23J, 16S, gold-filled OF original case, Montgomery white enamel DS Gothic numeral dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, bright spotted pattern nickel damascene, s#2572686. The bright spotted pattern was the first damascene used among 16 size Bunn Special production. This damascene is rare among 23 jewel 16 size Bunn Specials with a total of 510 produced in three different variants; the present example with "D'Bl Roller" movement marking represents the earliest of these three variants and has an estimated total production of 200 made. From the collection of Charlie Winters.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Ticking somewhat sluggishly, overhaul recommended, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, balance cock with some micro-fine scratches at perimeter, plates with few micro-fine scratches elsewhere, minuscule speck of oxide to perimeter of larger winding wheel, mild bits of oxide to regulator assembly; dial with light outer chapter hls at 9, patch of abrasion left of 4, few scattered small scratches and fine scratches; fair hands with portions of finish loss and oxide; cased shows light wear, prominent denting to rear, nicks to band, inner surface of rear is largely through to brass; bow pivots freely, crown shows medium wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1100
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