DESCRIPTION:
APW - Waltham, Dennison, Howard & Davis, originally 15J, 18S, silver original B.W.Co. (Boston Watch Co.) HC with eagle hallmark, white enamel dial, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#4814. A historically important watch, the "Dennison, Howard & Davis" was produced by Waltham's predecessor the Boston Watch Co. between approximately 1854 and 1857. Comes as pictured with a 10 inch nickel-plated chain, a key, and a fitted wooden box of relatively modern era creation.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running in dial up position but when dial down is ticking very sluggishly with low amplitude and stopping occasionally, overhaul needed, lower jewel for lever has been replaced with a brass bushing (see under dial photo) reducing the current jewel count to 14, hairspring stud is either a replacement or a shortened original and plate has an additional screw hole added to secure the present hairspring stud while the original empty screw hole is visible at the terminal end of the current hairspring stud, otherwise excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, good gilt tone, some mild haze to portion of barrel bridge, some typical fine scratches and small surface spots; virtually flawless dial with some scattered pinpoint dark spots which are as-made finish imperfections; fine hands, hour and minute with slight bends; case shows ample wear, few mild dents or dings, substantially reduced engraving detail with large portions of full loss including virtually all of rear, case front opens wide of 90 degrees (to approximately 105-110 degrees), lift spring is a replacement and is weak allowing opened lid to tilt back over half way to closed with gravity; brassy replacement bow pivots freely and appears to have been originally nickel-plated but currently only small traces of nickel-plating remain, push shows ample wear; good glass crystal. Chain shows ample wear with significant plating loss. Modern era box in fine condition with scattered exterior scratches and scuffs.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
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