A Late 19th Century One Minute Tourbillon With Kew Certificate By S. Smith & Son - Apr 28, 2024 | Schmitt Horan & Co. In Nh
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A late 19th century one minute tourbillon with Kew Certificate by S. Smith & Son

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A late 19th century one minute tourbillon with Kew Certificate by S. Smith & Son
A late 19th century one minute tourbillon with Kew Certificate by S. Smith & Son
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Description
Nicole, Nielsen & Co. for S. Smith & Son, Clerkenwell, a late 19th century gold one minute tourbillon pocket watch, 19 jewels, stem wind and pin set, gilt half plate keyless reverse fusee movement with lever escapement, freesprung cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, three arm equidistant tourbillon carriage, and raised barrel, in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and snap bezel open face case with swivel pendant and monogram on back, London hallmark, date letter for 1899 - 1900, and "SS" sponsors mark, roman numeral silver dial with wind indicator, the seconds bit engraved "Kew Certificate 88.7", blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #238-99, 56mm, 181.4g TW, dial and movement signed
Condition
CASE: Band with flat spot, 3:00; Minor dings; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Crystal with a few minor scratches; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Fine scratches; Minor localized pitting; Darkening and losses to silver at edge; Minor losses to engraving infill; Scratches and loss to silver at center of wind indicator. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Tourbillon bridge with fine scratches; Tourbillon cage with localized fine scratches; Case screw heads with minor marring; Some other screws with minor losses to blue; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Balance out of flat; Balance arm and roller with blue from heating; Good amplitude dial up, variable dial down, needs service, circa 1900
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A late 19th century one minute tourbillon with Kew Certificate by S. Smith & Son

Estimate $10,000 - $15,000
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Starting Price $5,000
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