DESCRIPTION:
APW - C P Babcock, Waltham Mass, freesprung spring-detent chronometer mvt, approximately 18S, purpose-made OF display case of the type seen on some mvts from the Chamberlain Collection, mvt secured in case via pins inserted in lower step of mvt pillar plate, KWKS, unsigned WE-SSD, Earnshaw style spring-detent escapement, 15J, GJS, gilt mvt with intricately engraved balance cock, pallet bridge, and detent foot, s#10113. Very intriguing mvt that is based on the general design of the Waltham models 1860 and 1862 and bears the typical Waltham-style script for the Babcock signature and block letter font with flourishes for the "Waltham Mass" marking, but with this example being intermediate in size between the two Waltham models (the Babcock having a 42.7mm upper plate and 45.8mm dial plate, Waltham model 1860 having a 40.2mm upper plate and 44.0mm dial plate, and Waltham model 1862 having a 43.7mm upper plate and 47.5mm dial plate). Additional design differences from the standard Waltham models include a change of main plate contour to show the escapement action, different locations for at least two of the pillars, different dial foot locations, casescrew provision being on the upper rather than the lower plate, and of course the obvious differences of escapement type and freesprung balance arrangement. From the Wing collection.
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, superb gilt tone, FS above "Waltham" marking; dial with damage at 10 to 11 area including fractures, small chipping, and segments that have been reglued with excess glue remaining on surface, two additional lesser hls at 7; excellent hands though seconds-hand is loose and slips off its pinion easily and often, hour and minute hands are plum colored, seconds-hand is blue; case shows very little wear, undisturbed patina, few MFS, no dents or dings, good glass crystals.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$7400
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