DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Barwise, London, duplex fusee with hacking function, 52mm, gilt OF original consular case with incuse "A G J M" marking for casemaker Ann Grove and James Melvill, off white enamel dial, hacking slide under dial at 4, KWKS, duplex escapement with capped escape wheel, diamond endstone, likely 8J, gilt four arm balance wheel, gilt mvt, s#4379 with matching serial number to dial and within case. The balance stop arm of this example is unusual, being located on the top plate.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good hacking function, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches; dial with perimeter hl from 3 to 5:30 and perimeter hl from 5:30 to 7; excellent hands; case has been re-gilt and shows light wear, some small nicks, no dents; good domed glass crystal with few very small fine scratches, finish imperfection over lower portion of seconds-register.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$600
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