#94 • Waltham, Crescent Garden, 15J, 14S, 14K HC

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

High bid $3,400.00

Status: Sold

APW - Waltham, Crescent Garden, 15J, 14S, 14K gold (tested) original W.P. & Co. (Wheeler, Parsons & Co.) HC with mock crown serving only as a push for release of case front, front shield with initials, bow with chain guards, darkened remains of a retailer's paper pasted inside rear, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, KWKS (key not included with this lot), gilt mvt, s#589598. Gross weight of assembled watch 64.0 dwt (99.4 g). CONDITION: Mvt: NR, fully wound, balance is gummy but will give a few weak ticks with a twist, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, scratch to main plate above "Watch" marking of signature, few scattered spots; dial with scattered hls; fine minute hand and seconds-hand, hour hand is broken off at its base; case shows medium wear, prominent bow depressions to upper rear, few slight small bow depressions to upper front, reduced engine turning detail with full loss through shoulders, case front lift spring needing assistance to open lid, some scratches to inner surface of cuvette; tight bow thinned at top, mock crown shows medium wear; crystal is missing. Estimate: $3,600 - $4,200 JH-78176