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From the American Horology Archive:
Lancaster Watch Co. Grade Melrose Pocket Watch

Lancaster Watch Co.

Grade: Melrose

Some Finished in Gilt, Some Adjusted

Manufacturer: Lancaster Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 21053
Grade: Melrose
Variation: No. 2
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1881
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,100
Variant Est. Production: 500 (18S-M2-15J-HNL-U)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Quick
Regulator: Mixed
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Melrose
Lancaster, Pa.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 23.G2.18S14.182M7.H10.L7.15J6
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.28
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
46.55
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.923%
Registry Population: 6 (1.50%)
Research Note: #21199: Verified as Gilt Movement, #21189: Verified with Bitner Regulator and Marked "Adjusted" and "Pat. Reg."

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Verification Reports for this Run

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Rcardkidz 3398 · February 19, 2023

Serial Number 21031 was reported as accurate.

Lancaster Watch Co. Grade Melrose Pocket Watch