#99 • Waltham, PS Bartlett, pre-Civil War, 11J

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

High bid $650.00

Status: Sold

APW - Waltham, P.S. Bartlett, pre-Civil War era, 11J, Model 1857, 18S, heavy silver HC recase, front shield with initials, "Appleton Tracy & Co." marked white enamel dial, KWKS (key not included with this lot), diamond endstone, s#22975. This watch is from a production run listed in factory records as having been made in August of 1859. Gross weight of assembled watch 129.4 dwt (201.4 g). CONDITION: Mvt: NR, fully wound, likely broken balance, overhaul needed, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates with uneven darkened tone and ample surface dirtiness, scattered fine scratches, oxide to steelwork, one barrel bridge screw missing, balance cock screw is a replacement with much smaller sized head; dial with scattered hls and some micro-fine scratches, small edge flake at 7; missing minute hand, excellent seconds-hand with very light oxide and tiny spot of finish loss, fine-plus hour hand with light oxide and finish loss; case shows medium wear, bow impressions to front and rear, large cluster of tiny nicks to center rear and scattered tiny nicks elsewhere, reduced initial detail, case front lift spring is slightly weak causing lid to tip slightly back towards closed with gravity; bow pivots freely with excess side to side play, push shows ample wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $500 - $700 JH-77254