DESCRIPTION:
APW - Waltham, Wm. Ellery, Model 1877, 11J, 18S, 14K gold (tested) original B.W.C.Co. HC with beautiful engine turning and engraving detail including an idyllic lakeside home scene with columns to front, fancy urn and idyllic home scene to rear, front shield with initials, bow with chain guards, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, gilt mvt, s#1313149. Gross weight of assembled watch 78.1 dwt (121.4 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Ticking very sluggishly, balance is gummy and struggles to tick after a twist to start, overhaul needed, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, haze spotting and surface dirtiness to plates; dial with only a very faint hl within seconds-register; fine hands; case front lift spring opens lid sluggishly and sometimes needs assistance to open lid fully, case shows very little wear, some scattered fine scratches to cuvette, no dents or dings, excellent engine turning and engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2400
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