#171 • Hyde & Sons, 48mm, 18K case, gold-capped dial w/beautiful waterside scene

Part of 260730 - "Unwind & Reset" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - July 23 - July 30 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $2,300.00

Status: Sold

EPW - Hyde & Sons, London & Paris, 48mm, 18K gold OF original case with attractive engine turning and floral engraving detail, signed gold cuvette bearing attributes, gold-capped dial with beautiful idyllic waterside sailboat and home scene, KWKS (key not included with this lot), lever escapement with parachute shock and compensation curb, 15J, gilt mvt, s#17165 to cuvette. Gross weight of assembled watch 48.6 dwt (75.6 g). CONDITION: Mvt: NR, likely broken mainspring, balance will tick with going pressure added at center wheel, overhaul needed, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates with numerous scratches and fine scratches, overall ultra-fine scratch striations from past wiping(s); dial with some typical scattered mild fine to micro-fine scratches; fine hands with areas of oxide and finish loss; case shows light wear, no exterior dents, cuvette with indentation around setting aperture at center, reduced engine turning and engraving detail; tight bow; good glass bull's-eye crystal. Estimate: $1,800 - $2,200 JH-77980