#95 • Waltham, 18S, 10-14K HC

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

High bid $3,500.00

Status: Sold

APW - Waltham, Model 1883 11J, 18S, 10-14K gold (tested, with gradual slow fade of 14K solution on stone, no fade of 10K solution) modified HC recase, case was originally KWKS form and has had its pendant replaced, gold cuvette with evident plugging of key hole, white enamel SS impressed dial, SW-LS, frosted and nickel damascene, s#4424109. Gross weight of assembled watch 81.7 dwt (127.0 g). CONDITION: Mvt: Running, setting lever must be held out to engage setting mechanism which also makes closing hinged bezel difficult, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright plates with some scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, ample oxide and areas of finish loss to screw heads; dial with few scattered short deep scratches and few micro-fine elsewhere, surface pitting within seconds-register and small flake at seconds-register hole, few areas of very light edge wear under bezel; excellent hands with few spots of light oxide and finish loss; case with broken lift spring allowing lid to tip toward closed with gravity, case shows light to medium wear, mild dent to cuvette, some small mild dings throughout, small nick to lower band, interior of rear with small crack at its base near hinge, reduced engine turning detail with full loss though portions of shoulders; tight bow has ample loss to engraving detail, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $3,600 - $4,200 JH-77586