About this lot

Description

circa 1927, the signed circular cream-coloured guilloché wave dial, 22mm diameter, with black Roman numerals (12 in red), moon hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, signed but un numbered 17 jewel mechanical crown wind movement calibre 10.26 with liveried crown, case 28mm diameter, verso hinged at 9 o'clock, plain and polished, interior with London import hallmarks for 9ct gold, sponsor mark of Arthur Baume, stamped 'SWISS' and numbered 4598908, the part marked cuvette similarly stamped and numbered, fixed wire lugs to an aftermarket black leather strap with pin buckle, cased by Munsey & Co, Cambridge

Condition report: Crystal: Overall in good condition with just some minor surface scratches.

Dial: Generally in good condition with little sign of deterioration or spotting. One arm of the red 'X' which forms the 'XII' marker is lacking, with some very minor deterioration of the II, III and IIII, viewable under magnification.

Movement: In working order, but not tested for timekeeping. Crown engages and disengages as it should, and the hands move freely in both directions. Movement winds easily. 

Case: In good condition with just some slight surface scratches. No engraving. Hallmarks clear and crisp to the inner of the caseback. Some minor peeling of the gold on the crown.

Misc: Strap a recent addition with minimal wear. Case in fair condition - the hinge has detached from the cover, and the two are held together by the material hinge cover. Some scuffing to the outer. Catch probably in working order but will not engage as the cover is detached.

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