#91 • Illinois, Grade 510, 23J,14/12S, rare

Part of 260402 - "Timeless Treasures" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - March 26 - April 2 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $300.00

Status: Sold

APW - Illinois, Grade 510, 23J, 14/12S, gold-filled OF original "The Springfield Watch" case, cuvette with signature ring, gilt dial, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, crosshatch pattern nickel damascene, s#2652365. A rare top grade watch, the total production of the Grade 510 was 423 made. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, balance wheel is a replacement from another mvt as evidenced by its brass (rather than gold) screws and as confirmed by disassembly which reveals a hand scribed s#4685695 to its underside, otherwise virtually mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces with very few negligible small micro-fine scratches, some small spots of oxide to regulator; nearly flawless dial with few small micro-fine scratches and few very mild light surface spots; excellent hands with few small spots of oxide, finish loss to portion of minute tip; case shows light wear, numerous dents and sharp dings throughout; tight bow, replacement crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $300 - $500 JH-78179