DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Louis Humbert, verge fusee, 60mm, silver OF original consular case marked with casemaker's incuse "D L R" within diamond shape, white enamel dial with winding aperture at 1:30, KWKS, verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced and foliate scrolled two-footed balance bridge, signed hinged spring loaded gilt locking dust-cap, s#4614 on dust-cap. Comes with a heavy silver chain and a pair of keys both of which are too large for this particular watch. A substantial and impressive large piece; gross weight of assembled watch 119.9 dwt (186.7 g), gross weight of chain and keys 39.2 dwt (61.0 g). Louis Humbert of Geneva is listed as active in the early 19th century per Brian Loomes' "Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World." CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some fine and micro-fine scratches, ultra-fine scratch striations likely from a light wiping, small spot on plate adjacent balance bridge; dial with hls near 6 and 7, light hls between 2 and 3, small flaking to rim of winding aperture; excellent hands with some spots of abrasion and finish loss; case shows very little wear, an attractive acquired patina, small scratch to upper rear and few lesser small scratches elsewhere, mild ding on edge near 6; tight bow; domed glass crystal with some scratches; chain is in good overall condition with medium wear and a mild to moderate patina, one link with soldered repair evident
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$700
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