#137 • Elgin, B.W. Raymond w/winding indicator, Grade 494, 23J

Part of 261105 - "W for Watches" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - October 29 - November 5 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

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APW - Elgin, B.W. Raymond with winding indicator, Grade 494, 23J, 16S, gold-filled OF original Elgin case, white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#34948611. Total production of the Grade 494 was 5000 made, and all examples of this grade have winding indicator feature. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered short fine to micro-fine scratches, few small spots of oxide to winding wheel and few tiny spots to steelwork; dial with few short hls at 6, faint hl emanating from center-hole to top of seconds-register, complete paint loss of star within seconds register with only faint shadow remaining, some tiny flakes to winding indicator register rim; excellent hands with few tiny spots of oxide; case shows little wear, prominent deep ding with associated peck marks to band at 2, some small mild dents and small nicks elsewhere, few extremely thin slivers of wear to brass to bezel; tight bow, crown shows very light wear, ample short scratches to top of crown; glass crystal with few short micro-fine scratches. Estimate: $500 - $750 JH-80799