14 size ~ open face movement ~ stem wind / lever set ~ not running ~ balance staff is good i believe ~ broken mainspring & desperately needs a nice cleaning ~ deep blued steel spade hands ~ missing the top sweep seconds hand ~ post for hand present ~ quite excellent enamel signed dial with no distractions that i can spot with my naked eye ~ very pretty nickle damaskeened movement ~ gold jewel settings ~ gold wheels ~ gold timing screws ~ serial number 1833032 = made in 1882/83 ~ with a patent pinion & woerds patent down below the balance wheel ~ there are several other patents on the center wheel bridge ~ i'm pretty sure they did not make a whole bunch of these.... for parts or hopefully for restoration (i don't do chronographs so i can not be of much help when it comes to that mechanism) ~ a scarce piece of antique american mechanical art for the enthusiast to enjoy! please ask questions and resolve issues before you place your bid reserve? no reserve here! so if you like it you better place your bid now before it gets away! thanks for checking out my listing and if you are into watches please check out my other offerings & you might want to keep a half-an-eye on my upcoming listings as i am liquidating a long time watchmaker's estate-whilst i continue to span the globe for unique and exotic items to bring to your door!

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