DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Unsigned English, fusee with very early table roller escapement, 55mm, silver OF original pair cases bearing Chester hallmarks for 1821-22, casemaker’s incuse “E.M” marking, cream colored enamel dial, KWKS, table roller lever escapement, 6J, diamond endstone, gilt mvt, floral engraved balance cock marked “Detach’d Lever,” gilt locking dust-cap, s#111. This interesting and very early example of a table roller has its roller with passing flat, not crescent, and both banking pins on the same side of the lever. Movement is unsigned but believed to be Liverpool work. CONDITION: Mvt: Ticking sluggishly after a twist to start and stopping occasionally, overhaul recommended...
CONDITION:
Mvt: Ticking sluggishly after a twist to start and stopping occasionally, overhaul recommended, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some fine and micro-fine scratches; dial with chip between 4 and 5, small hls at edge near 9; fine hands, minute is a lighter style replacement of different color and has some bends; outer case shows light wear, a light patina, dent on bezel at 5, very slight mild dent toward lower left of rear, button latch is non-functional as end of latch is missing; inner case shows light wear, some small nicks around perimeter; bow pivots freely; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
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