#210 • Waltham, 17J, 18S, refinished fancy dial w/beautiful detail

Part of 261119 - "Great Times Ahead" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - November 12 - November 19 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

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Bidding closes Nov 19, 2026 2:44 PM EST

APW - Waltham, P.S. Bartlett, 17J, Model 1883, 18S, gold-filled OF recase with attractive engraving detail including sparrow accompanied by a butterfly, refinished fancy cream and lime green enamel SS impressed dial with extensive gold foil decoration and red glass insets, fancy gilt Louis XV style hands, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#18148750. A very attractive piece with excellent in-hand presence, but with its dial refinished in soft enamel glaze and with some evident restoration of decorative elements in areas. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous plates, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, spot of oxide to regulator screw; refinished dial with evident restoration of 3 and 4 numerals which lack the detail of original gold foil finish of other numerals, scattered micro-fine scratches, sub-seconds register with faint signs of hand-drag; excellent hands, minute and hour hands with few fine scratches to base, seconds-hand with small bend to tail, not fully secure to pinion; case shows very little wear, few pinpoint nicks to shoulder and rear, excellent engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows very little wear,; good glass crystal. Estimate: $250 - $375 JH-79930