This James Russell looks like an excellent copy of a 15J Appleton Tracy grade M57 with an early expansion balance (note the arms of the balance are wider at the rim and have a hole in them). It is also very interesting in that its coin OF case #530 has dates engraved on the cuvette (Nov 26 '62 and May 1 '93). Presumedly '62 is 1862 which dates these watches to early 1860s period. My guess is that May 1 '93 is for 1893. Robert Niemeyer later provided picture of the pillar plate with the full serial number 21331 and subassembly number 30 stamped on the plate. Note the unusual arabic numerals on dial.

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