DESCRIPTION:
PW lot (2) American, beautifully matched pair of exquisite heavy 14K gold KU (Keller & Untermeyer) HC with identical fluting and vermicelli engraving detail, 15J, gold cuvettes, nickel damascene, one runs; a spectacular "His and Hers" pairing, sure to please any couple looking for a matched pair of exquisite gold watches - [1] Man's: Elgin, 16S, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, s#1171082; gross weight of assembled watch 75.9 dwt (118.1 g). [2] Lady's: Waltham, 6S, cuvette with 1896 presentation, fancy white enamel SS impressed dial with gold foil decoration, red glass insets at 5-minute position, fancy gilt Louis XV style hands, SW-SS, s#6873632; gross weight of assembled watch 43.0 dwt (66.8 g).
CONDITION:
[1] Man's: Mvt: NR, fully wound, balance gummy and will tick briefly with a twist, overhaul needed, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, toning of plate surfaces, scattered micro-fine scratches; dial with scattered hls; fine hands, minute with mild bend; case shows hardly any wear, no dents or dings, exquisite crisp engraving detail, front lift spring needing assistance through the initial portion of its opening range, bezel is ill-fitting and pops off frequently, front leaving a narrow sliver of gap to band around upper portion when closed; tight bow, crown shows medium wear with ridge break; good glass crystal. [2] Lady's: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall; flawless dial; nearly mint hands; case shows hardly any wear, no exterior dents or dings, cuvette with shallow denting at perimeter, exquisite crisp engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2400
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$4000
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