DESCRIPTION:
APW - Franklin C Adams, Waltham, Mass, freesprung spring detent chronometer, mvt also marked "A D 1874" and "No (1)," 16S, 18K OF original offset hinged display case with inner glazed observation cuvette drilled for keyhole positions, KWKS, WE impressed SS fancy dial marked AWWCo Waltham and with Arabic hour numerals in radial orientation within an olive green colored chapter, dial also with green, red, and gold foil accents, spring detent escapement, 17J, NI damascene, gold train wheels, s#1. Beautiful and intriguing piece that looks to have been possibly built on a Waltham model 1860 ebauche, perhaps as a Waltham factory employee's personal masterpiece. From the Wing collection.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Ticking but approximately every 45 seconds the balance motion hangs up and struggles for a few beats before resuming normally, OH recommended, near mint mvt condition overall, bright plates with some mild MFS and small scattered surface spots, mild oxide spots on winding escutcheon; perfect dial; near mint hands; case shows hardly any wear, typical MFS, mild flat spot on band/rear seam at 8, sharp detail; tight bow; good glass crystals but front with a bubble in its upper portion.
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$6200
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