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SETH THOMAS MAIDEN LANE RAILROAD 18 SIZE 25 JEWEL 24 HR DIAL CA1891

Estimated price for orientation: 3 875 $

Category: Antique
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Description
Material: gold filled MPN: seththommaiden
Brand: Seth Thomas - Maiden Lane Model: Maiden Lane Model 5
Closure: Open Face Serial Number: 350103
Features: 24-Hour Dial, 18 Size Case, Double Sunk Dial, Subsidiary Seconds Dial, 25 Jewel Movement, Lever setting Railroad Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Escapement Type: Lever Year of Manufacture: 1890-1899
Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding) Number of Jewels: More than 23 Jewels
UPC: Does not apply


Seth Thomas Maiden Lane18 size 25 jewel open face lever-setting.     Movement serial number is 350103. Referred to as a Model 5 movement features gold jewel settings, gold balance screws, and a terrific fancy 2-tone gold and nickel damascened pattern. In perfect working order keeping proper time. The movement plates are in excellent cosmetic condition.     The double-sunk porcelain enamel  dial features bold black  numerals in an unusual "radial design" and also features a sub "24 hours chapter"in  red numerals, large sunk seconds sub-dial, Blued steel hands .  Dial simply has no flaws to speak of ! The gold-filled Illinois Watch Case Co open face case  is beautifully engraved with Fleur-de-Leys and engine turned design, the initials field is not engraved, there are no monograms. Inside case back is marked Elgin U.S.A   "The Winner" guaranteed 20 years  .  serial 3576018 all numbers are matching. Crown is very good and Case bow swings freely. Glass crystal is also excellent