An early 20th century Rockford grade 50 pocket watch with four color gold case
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Description
Rockford Watch Co., Rockford, Illinois, an early 20th century grade 50 pocket watch, 18 size, 17 jewel, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, two tone damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance in a 14 karat, yellow gold, engraved, box hinge hunting case with applied four color gold ornament, arabic numeral, single sunk, O'Hara style multicolor enamel dial with gilt Louis XIV hands, serial #516986, 158.1g TW
Condition
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Front cover hinge strained; Front cover with minor gap at band when closed; Front cover opens to just beyond 90 degrees; Engraving with moderate wear; Acrylic crystal with fine scratches; Crown shell worn through; Some applied gold ornament worn through; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Edge flakes; Loss at edge and hairlines, 1:00; Seconds bit with hairline and tiny chip at center. HANDS: Tarnish, minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Pin pricks; Plate with marring at bridge screws; Lacking one case screw; One bridge screw replaced; Regulator assembly with minor oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Stops dial down, needs service, circa 1900
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An early 20th century Rockford grade 50 pocket watch with four color gold case
Estimate $1,600 - $2,000
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