#21 • Waltham, pendant watch, 13J, 8S, 14K HC w/beautiful detail
Part of 260205 - "Every Second Counts" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - January 29 - February 5 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)
High bid $2,200.00
Status: Sold
LPW - Waltham, Riverside, 13J, Model 1873, 8S, 14K gold original HC with attractive engine turning and floral frame engraving details, rear with quaint scene featuring home nestled along the bank of a river with mountains in the background, bow with chain guards, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, gilt mvt, s#1601220. Gross weight of assembled watch 41.8 dwt (65.0 g); gross weight of 14K gold case with movement, crystal, and crown stem assembly removed but with case springs remaining 19.5 dwt (30.3 g). CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, fine scratches to larger winding wheel, some tiny spots of oxide to regulator; visible portion of dial with extremely faint hl at 11:30, few tiny flakes at center-hole; fine hour hand and seconds-hand with ample oxide, poor minute hand with ample oxide and finish loss; case front latch having trouble depressing via crown so case needs to be snapped open/closed, case shows very little wear, small mild dent to upper-right front and one to upper-left rear, excellent engine turning and engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $2,300 - $2,600 JH-77434