M. I. Tobias Rare Two Train Gold Captain's Watch With Independent Seconds & 1/5th Second Jump, circa 1850. ...

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M. I. Tobias Rare Two Train Gold Captain's Watch With Independent Seconds & 1/5th Second Jump, circa 1850
Case: 18k yellow gold, four body, gold cuvette signed M. I. Tobias and engraved with flowers, swirls and technical features of the movement, back is engine turned, central pedestal and flower frame, slide lever on the rim which stops the jump and center seconds
Dial: white enamel, signed Brown & Maire New York, Roman numerals, moon and kite hands, outer 1/5 seconds track, jump 1/5 seconds at the bottom
Movement: gilt, two train bridge, 21 jewels, side lever escapement, bi-metallic compensated balance, parachute compensation for heat and cold, blue steel straight index regulator
Signed: M.I. Tobias Liverpool on the cuvette

Condition Report*: Type: M. I. Tobias Rare Two Train Gold Captain's Watch With Independent Seconds & 1/5th Second Jump
Dial: whtie enamel, Roman numerals
Hands; moon and kites
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Gram Weight: 95.7
Case No: 1282
Case Info: four body, double hinged back
Case Width: 53 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: gilt, two train bridge, 21 jewels, side lever escapement, bi-metallic compensated balance, parachute compensation for heat and cold, blue steel straight index regulator
Circa: 1850
Condition: dial is very good, movement is very good, case with wear on the outer engine turnings and bow

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May, 2012

19th Saturday

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