DESCRIPTION:
APW - Elgin, B.W. Raymond with winding indicator, Grade 390, 21J, 18S, gold-filled OF original case with attractive engine turning and engraving detail, white enamel DS dial with marginal minute numerals and Canadian market 13 to 24 hour indications, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, diamond endstone, gold-plated hairspring and hairspring stud, nickel damascene, s#15900152. An excellent example throughout of this uncommon 21 jewel 18 size winding indicator, highlighted by its scarce Canadian market dial. The gold-plated hairspring of this example is an uncommon feature which Elgin offered among higher grade movements of this era for purposes of corrosion resistance and Elgin termed this a "gilt hairspring."
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some micro-fine scratches, very small spot of finish loss to edge train bridge left of "Elgin" marking; excellent dial with two very small edge flakes under bezel at setting lever area, a faint associated hairline at perimeter near 2; excellent hands; case shows very little wear, some pinpoint nicks to band, grouping of pinpoint nicks to front of pendant, no dents or dings, excellent engine turning and engraving detail; bow pivots freely, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1300
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