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1884 Columbus 4-Stars (-100 made) 16J 18s NY Q&W Railroad Pocket Watch Runs good

Estimated price for orientation: 5 000 $

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Description
Movement: Mechanical: Hand-winding Escapement Type: Lever
Year of Manufacture: 1880-1889 Serial Number: 34,207
Brand: Columbus W. Co. Model: Model 2 RR
Material: Gold Filled Number of Jewels: 16 Jewels
Closure: Open Face Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Features: Railroad Grade, Adjusted to 5 Positions, Subsidiary Seconds Dial, 12-Hour Dial, Railroad Watch Pocket Watch Size: 18


1884 Columbus 4-Stars (-100 made), 16J, 18s NY Q&W Railroad Pocket Watch, All Original Mvt., Gold Filled Re-Cased   Make:  Columbus W. Co. for the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad (page 170 Pricing guide - Cooksey Shugart), Factory Founded in1874 production until 1904. The New York, Susquehanna & Western (NYS&W) can trace its roots back to the Hoboken, Ridgefield & Paterson Railroad, chartered in 1866 to connect industrial , with the ports along the opposite at . Movement:  Rare less than -100 made (4-Stars), 16 Jewels, 18 size, Gold Flash Finish, Key or Stem Wind & Lever Set, Fast-Train, Adjusted, Excellent Condition, Running Strong Serial#:  34,207 Year made:  1884 Jewels:  16 Ruby Jewels set in Gold - A very well made movement Working Order:  Excellent, Crown Wind or Key Wind & Lever Set Time Keeping:  Good     Case Composition:  Gold Filled – Open Face - Engraved Case Condition:  Excellent – Lids Fit Tight Case Measurement:  18 Size  Dial: Single Sunk Enable, Custom Dial for W. H. Lippett, Norwich NY, Spade Hands & Roman Numbers, (light hairline by 12) Crystal:  Clear Glass, no scratches  If you have bid or are intending to bid on multiple items, just message me when you're ready and I'll send you an invoice with the combined shipping total.  ***NOTE ON INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING*** I have no control over how long a package may take to get through your country's customs office or how costly the duties might be. Thanks in advance for your patience and understanding Before listing a watch, I check to see if it sets, winds, and runs and for defects and then list it accordingly. I re-check to make sure it does as listed before I ship, every time  In the event a watch does not arrive to you as described, which sometimes happens when dealing with old watches, please contact me... I will deal with you honestly and professionally, and I hope you will do the same in return  If you wish to pay with a method other than PayPal, please contact me first  If you have any questions after reading the description and examining the photos, please ask before bidding and I will try to respond in good order  Thanks for looking and good luck - Alan