C. four-body, "bassine", corrugated band, front engraved with a scene of Louis IX in armor on a horse, a sword in his hand, army camp tents in the background, back cover engraved with a battle scene, St. Louis in the foreground with a battle-ax in his hand, palm trees in the background, fixed cuvette with engraved hawthorne leaves and flowers around the winding aperture, unusual palm tree-shaped pendant, gilt dust cap, heavy gold chain. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk susidiary seconds with the track on the main dial. Gold "fleur-de-lys" hands. M. 44.15 mm, frost gilt brass, full plate with cylindrical pillars, 15 jewels, lateral English lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator with silver scale sector.Signed on the movement and the dial by J.F. Cooper. The case stamped by Ball, Black and Co., and with prestige English hallmarks.Diam. 56 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 0 - 0
EUR 0 - 0
Sold: USD 6,900
C. three-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned covers and band, fixed cuvette with aperture for winding, stop lever protruding from under the bezel at 5 o'clock. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel hands. M. 47.4 mm, gilt, full plate, fusee and chain, lateral English lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, engraved balance cock, gilt dust cup.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Case numbered 767 and punched with an 18K stamp depicting a bear over the number "18".Diam. 61.5 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 4,000 - 7,000
Sold: USD 4,255
C. Outer: two-body, polished; inner: two-body, "bassine", polished. D. white enamel, eccentric hour chapter with upright Arabic numerals set at the upper part with outer minute dot divisions, subsidiary large seconds overlapping the hour chapter. Gilt "Breguet" hands. M. 43.1 mm, fire-gilded, full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed pierced and engraved cock with a mask at the neck, rack and pinion regulatr with silver plate.Signed on the movement. Diam. 60 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 1,800 - 2,500
C. Outer: two-body, polished; inner: two-body, "bassine", polished, stop-lever protruding from under the bezel at 4 o'clock. D. off-white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds. gold "Heart" hands. M. 41.3 mm, fire-gilded, full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed pierced and engraved cock with a mask at the neck, rack and pinion regulator, gilt dust cup.Signed on the movement and on the dust cup. Diam. 56 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 1,800 - 2,500
C. three-body, "bassine", engine-turned covers, band with repeated geometrical pattern, fixed cuvette with winding aperture. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 42 mm, gilt brass, full plate, 18 jewels, lateral English lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, engraved balance cock with diamond dust cup, gilt brass dust cup.Signed on the movement. Diam. 52.6 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 2,000 - 3,000
C. three-body, "bassine", back cover engraved with the American eagle, perched on two crossed American flags, each of which features thirteen stars representative of the 13 founding states, as well as with the motto E Pluribus Unum (Out of Many, One), bezels engraved in repeated pattern, stop/go bolt on band. D. white enamel, eccentric Roman numerals with outer minute/seconds ring, blued steel, "Spade" hands. M. 41.6 mm, 3/4 plate, gilt brass, lateral English type lever escapement with lift on te pallets, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring, fully jeweled, escapement with endstones, split-seconds mechanism mounted under the dial, the split returning lever of gold, Nicole keyless work.Signed on the dial Charles Frodsham 03615 AD. Fmsz, on the movement and on the box E.J. Dent , watchmaker to the Queen, Patent, No. 23140, pillar plate stamped 3361.Diam. 47 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 2,500 - 3,000
C. four-body, "bassine" by "E.T. & Co.", engine-turned and engraved covers, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border and aperture for winding. D. hand-painted white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, gilt, full plate, 15 large jewels in screwed settings, lateral lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, engraved balance cock.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 54.3 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 2,000 - 2,500
Sold: USD 2,300
C. four-body, "bassine" by "R & A", polished, reeded band, hinged cuvette with presentation inscription having engine-turned border and winding and setting apertures. D. hand-painted white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 16 size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels in settings, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, engraved balance cock, Fogg's patentd safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 53 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 1,700 - 2,500
C. four-body, "bassine", engine-turned covers engraved in foliate pattern, gold hinged cuvette with engine-turned border and aperture for winding. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, adjustable rotating disc in the center with days of the week, pointing to 5 columns with dates of month. Blued steel "Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 18 size, gilt, full plate, 7 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic steel balance with blued steel undersprung flat balance spring, arbor prtruding through the cock for manual adjustment of the day disc.Signed on the dial and movement, dial also signed "Pat applied for".Diam. 53.9 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 8,000 - 10,000
Sold: USD 9,200
C. three-body, "bassine et filets", back cover engraved with a train approaching train station, with locomotive in the foreground, reeded bezels. D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with one-minute Arabic markers in black and red five-minute markers, subsidiary sunk seconds, up/down indicator at 12 o'clock. Blued steel "Heavy Double Swell Spade" hands, additional red "Spade" hand for a second time zone. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge calibre, damascened, 23 jewels, the top onesn raised gold settings, gold center wheel, adjusted to 6 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring with outer and inner terminal curves, Ohlson micrometric regulator.Engraved on ratchet wheel "Lossier Inner Terminal Hair Spring".Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 51.7 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Sold: USD 1,725
C. three-piece, engine-turned and engraved back cover, florally chased bezels. D. white enamel, 24 hour Arabic numerals, inner minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge caliber, damascened, 7 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial also signed "Marca Blanco", "Pat. 4779. Mex. 10 enero 922".Diam. 50.2 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 1,200 - 2,000
Sold: USD 1,380
C. four-body, by "Brooklyn Watch Case Co.", front cover with applied multi-colored floral decoration centered by a shield, back with applied stag among applied rose, green, and white gold flowers, vermicelli borders and band, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, double sunk, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel pierced hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold screwed settings, adjustd, lateral lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, safety pinion, church type 1 micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 50.1 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 3,000 - 3,500
C. four-body, "bassine" by "Solidarity", entirely decorated with applied multicolored acanthus leaves and flowers over engine turning, engraved stylized foliate pattern, band with vermicelli pattern, front cover centered by a blank shield, hinged cuvette with inner damascening. D. gilt, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds at 9 o'clock, sunk up/down indicator at 3 o'clock. Blued steel "Heavy Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge caliber, damascened, 23 jewes, the top ones in gold raised settings, adjusted to 6 positions, gold center wheel, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring with inner and outer terminal curves, Ohlson patented micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Engraved on the ratchet wheel "Lossier Inner Terminal Hair Spring".Diam. 48.3 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 3,800 - 4,500
Sold: USD 4,370
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", massive, box-hinged, covers centered with engraved floral patterns over circular engine turning with scallop frame, vermicelli border and band, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, radial Arabic numerals, entirely painted in burgundy with a very elaborate Moresque pattern, mostly of strap work alternating with gold paillons of different shapes, depicting flowers, leaves, geometrical patterns. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 7jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 55.3 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 6,000 - 8,000
Sold: USD 6,900
C. two-body, "bassine et filets", back centered by engraved flowers over engine turning, vermicelli border, band with matching vermicelli pattern, front bezel chased with small flowers, screwed back. D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, oversized outer minute ring with heavy five-minute markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Black steel "Heavy Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 17 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cu-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometric regulator, safety barrel.Signed on the dial and the movement.Diam. 55.3 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Sold: USD 1,725
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", box-hinged, front decorated with applied multicolored flowers and leaves on circular engine turning, back cover with applied horse's head, a bird, flowers and leaves on circular engine turning, vermicelli borders and band, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 15 jewels in settings, lateral lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensaion balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, church type 1 micrometric regulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 50.1 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 3,000 - 4,000
C. four-body, "bassine", back cover engraved with interior of a bank, no doubt The Farmers and Merchants Bank, gold cuvette with engine-turned border and presentation inscription. D. white enamel, gold Arabic paillon numerals within blue cartouches within gold paillon frames, outer minute ring with five-minute red dot markers, sunk subsidiary seconds with gold paillon rosette in the center. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold screwedsettings, adjusted, lateral lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, steel Breguet balance spring, "star" micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. cuvette with presentation inscription to the president of the Farmers' and Merchants' BankDiam. 52.8 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 2,500 - 3,000
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned covers and knurled band, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border and aperture for winding. D. hand-painted white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, gilt, pinned full plate, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement with monometallic steel balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Engraved balance cock rim.Signed on the movement.Diam. 58 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 1,800 - 2,500
Sold: USD 2,070
C. four-body, "bassine" by "A.T. & Co.", engine-turned covers and band, front with a shield, back cover centered with floral engraving, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border and apertures for winding and setting. D. hand-painted white enamel outer Arabic seconds divisions designed for one revolution in four minutes, four-minute sunk register at 6 o'clock jumping quarter seconds, small eccentric Roman hour and minute chapter at the top functioning as registers. Blued steel, Breguet hands. M. 1size, gilt, full plate, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, solid gold monometallic three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring, engraved balance cock.Signed on the dial "American Watch Co. Waltham Mass", "Patent Feb 8 1859", movement signed.Diam. 54.9 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 5,000 - 7,000
Sold: USD 5,750
C. four-body, "bassine", polished, hinged cuvette with inscription, engine-turned border and aperture for winding. D. hand-painted white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, gilt brass full plate, 15 jewels in screwed settings, lateral lever escapement, plain three-arm steel balance, blued steel flat balance spring, engraved balance cock.Signed on the movement "Samuel Curtis, Roxbury", the cuvette is engraved "American Lever" and signed by the retailer.Diam. 55.3 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 7,000 - 12,000
Sold: USD 8,050
C. three-body, massive "bassine et filets" by "R", polished, hinged bezel, back centered with a shield, reeded band, hinged cuvette. D. hand-painted white enamel, double sunk, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel full plate, damascened, 19 jewels, the top ones in gold raised screwed settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance withgold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, church type 1 micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 57.8
Grading System: A
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Sold: USD 3,680
C. four-body, by Keystone, engine-turned covers, vermicelli bezels and band, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, colored Masonic symbols for the numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Roman markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, gilt, full plate, damascened, 17 jewels, the top ones in gold screwed settings, adjusted, lateral lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, "star" micromeric regulator, engraved balance cock.Signed on the dial. Movement signed by the retailer. Signed also "F L T" within the three-link chain.Diam. 53.5 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 2,200 - 2,800
C. three-body, "bassine" by "B & B", polished, screwed bezel and back, engraved locomotive on the back. D. hand-painted white enamel, double sunk, tri-colored symbol with flag "L. V.", Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 17 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, lateral lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breuet balance spring, micrometric regulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 54.8 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 2,000 - 2,500
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned covers and reeded band, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border. D. hand-painted white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened in repeated pattern, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, straight line lever escapement with gold screws, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometric regulator, gold traipallet fork bridge.Signed on the dial and movement. Movement engraved, "Woerd's Patent. May. August 1867, Fogg's Safety Pinion Patented, Feb,14,1865."Signed on the dial and movement. Gold train and gold pallet fork bridge.Diam. 52.9 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 7,000 - 9,000
Sold: USD 10,925
C. four-body, "bassine", by Elgin Giant Watch Case Co., front cover decorated with applied multicolored oak and maple leaves, centered by a shield with initials, back cover with applied rose gold stag in the woods, green gold applied maple leaves, mountains in the background. D. white enamel, recessed center, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge bridge caliber, damascened, 17 jewels, the top ones in gold raisesettings, gold center wheel, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial and movementDiam. 50.5 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 2,000 - 2,600
C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "Solidarity", front cover with applied multicolored flower garlands on straight line engine turning, centered with blank shield, back cover with applied rose gold fruit basket, surrounded by applied flower garlands on engine-turned background, richly engraved borders, vermicelli band. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damasened, 21 jewels, the top ones in gold screwed settings, adjusted to 5 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, church type 2 micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 56.5 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 3,000 - 4,000
C. three-body, "bassine" by "C.W.C.CO.", screwed bezel and back, back cover engraved with foliate pattern, vermicelli border, bezel and band. D. white enamel, double sunk, bold radial Roman numerals, outer minute division, inner 24-hour Arabic ring, up/down indicator below 12 o'clock, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 23 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted to 5 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetalic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, Ohlson micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 55.4 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Sold: USD 4,600
C. Four-body, "Empire", massive, box-hinged, polished covers with engraved edges, vermicelli band, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute and fifth-seconds ring with five-minute Arabic minute/seconds markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Parallel Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened, 17 jewels in settings, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, golchronograph wheels, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement. Movement also engraved, "Pat. Sept. 28.80. Eng. Pat. No.3224", "Patd. August 23rd 1887",Diam.53.6 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 6,500 - 8,000
Sold: USD 9,200
American Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., No. 2697997, circa 1885.Fine, 14K gold, keyless watch.
C. three-body, "deux-filets", triple-hinged, polished bezel and back, band with foliate decoration in vermicelli pattern, gold cuvette. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, steel Breguet balance spring, cam micrometric regulator, sfety pinion, solid gold engraved pallet fork bridge.Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 54.4 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 1,500 - 2,000
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", polished, hinged covers, reeded band, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border and aperture for winding. D. hand-painted white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, gilt, full plate, 15 large jewels in screwed settings, lateral lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel flat balance spring, engraved balance cock.Signed on the movement. Dial signed "Penna. Rail Road". Diam. 52.6 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 7,500 - 9,000
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned back, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute/seconds divisions with five-minute/seconds Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel, "Spade" hands. M. 14 size, gilt brass 3/4-plate, 14 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold quarter screws, blued steel flat balance spring, gold chronograph wheels, lever-set.Signed on the dial and movement.
Grading System: A
USD 1,200 - 2,000
C. four-body, "bassine", polished covers, engine-turned band, hinged cuvette with apertures for winding and setting. D. white enamel, double sunk, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 18 jewels, top ones in screwed settings, straight line long lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, engraved balance cock with diamond endstone.Signed on the dial and movement. Movement also engraved "Patented Nov. 30, 1858". Diam. 53.9 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 11,000 - 15,000
Sold: USD 12,650
C. four-body, engine-turned covers and band, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border and aperture for winding. D. hand-painted white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Hollow Fuchsia" hands. M. 18 size, key wind, gilt, pinned full plate, 7 jewels, lateral lever escapement with plain three-arm steel balance and blued steel flat balance spring.Signed on the case and movement. Diam. 54.4 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 3,500 - 5,000
Sold: USD 4,140
C. three-body, "bassine" by "F. C & Co.", engine-turned back, bezels chased in floral and foliate pattern, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border and apertures for winding and setting. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 16 size, gilt, 3/4 plate, going barrel with Stratton's maintaining power and Maltese cross stop work, 15 jewels in screwed settings, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compenation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat Fogg's vibrating balance spring, engraved balance cock and pallet fork bridge.Signed on the dial and movement. Movement engraved "Stratton's Patent" and "Fogg's Patent Feby. 2, 1864".Diam. 50.1 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 3,500 - 5,000
Sold: USD 4,025
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned covers, band with vermicelli pattern, hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Arabic numerals within gold paillon circles, alternating with silver paillon stars, outer minute gold paillon divisions with ruby color five minute markers, outermost decorated with garlands of flowers, center with a garland flower. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 17 jewels, the top ones in gold screwed settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-imetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, church type 2 micrometric regulator, safety pinion.Church type 2.Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 55 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 1,500 - 2,000
C. three-body, "bassine et filets" by "Express M.W.C. Co.", screwed bezel and back, engine-turned back cover with inner "circular grain" damascened, reeded band. D. white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Hollow Fuchsia" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 15 jewels, adjusted, lateral lever escapement with cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel Breguet balance spring,hurch type 1 micrometric regulator, safety pinion.ChurchDial and movement signed. Diam. 55.9 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 1,200 - 2,000
Sold: USD 1,380
C. four-body, "bassine" by Keystone, both covers entirely engraved, with the same decoration consisting of applied gold flowers and dots on different types of vermicelli patterns, alternating with star flinque patterns, band engraved with vermicelli pattern. D. bicolored enamel, double sunk, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Parallel Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge caliber, damascened, 23 jewels, the top ones ingold friction settings, adjusted, gold wheel train, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 51.6 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 2,500 - 3,000
Sold: USD 2,875
C. four-body, "bassine" by "R & F", polished with monogrammed front, gold hinged cuvette. D. hand-painted white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened, 21 jewels most in gold settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel Breguet balance spring, cam micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 53.9 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 1,800 - 2,300
C. three-body, "bassine", polished, gold hinged cuvette with engine-turned border. D. white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer five minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 10 size, nickel, bridge caliber, damascened, 23 jewels in gold settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel Breguet balance spring, church type 2 micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 48 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 800 - 1,000
Sold: USD 3,450
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", covers engine-turned inside and out, reeded band with dot pattern, hinged bezel and cuvette with engine-turned border and aperture for winding. D. hand-painted white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, gilt, full plate, 15 large jewels in screwed settings, lateral lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, engraved balanccock.Signed on the dial and movement. Case stamped with prestige English marks.Diam. 57.1 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: USD 2,300
C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "B.W.C. Co.", engine-turned covers, hinged bezel and cuvette with knurled keyhole and engine-turned border. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, gilt, full plate, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement with cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, engraved balance cock, index regulator.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 52.9 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 1,000 - 1,500
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", polished, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette with inscription and engine-turned border. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened, 15 jewels in gold settings, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel Breguet balance spring, cam micrometric regulator, solid gold pallet fork bridge, sfety pinion.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Movement engraved "Fogg's Safety Pinion Patented Feb. 14,1865", "Woerd's Patent, May August 1867".Diam. 53.3 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 6,500 - 8,000
Sold: USD 7,475
C. four-body, "bassine", both covers centered with black enamel cartouche with black enamel rosette inside, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 16 size, gilt, 3/4 plate, going barrel with Stratton's maintaining power and Maltese cross stop work, 15 jewels in screwed settings, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steellat Fogg's vibrating balance spring, engraved balance cock and pallet fork bridge.Signed on the dial and movement. Movement engraved "Stratton's Patent" and "Fogg's Patent Feby. 2, 1864".Diam. 50.1 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 4,000 - 5,000
C. three-body, "bassine et filets" by Keystone, screwed bezel and back, engine-turned center with a shield. D. white enamel, double sunk, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with one-minute black and red Arabic markers, sunk up/down indicator below 12 o'clock, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Heavy Double Swell" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge 3/4 split plate, damascened, 21 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted to 5 positions, gold center wheel, straight line lever escapemet, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, church type 2 micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. ChurchDiam. 51.6 mm
Grading System: AA
USD 3,000 - 3,500
Sold: USD 3,220
C. three-body, "bassine" by "The Philadelphia Watch Case Co.", polished with screwed bezel and back. D. white enamel, double sunk, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds, up/down indicator below 12 o'clock. Blued steel "Heavy Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge bridge caliber, damascened, 23 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted to 5 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, palladium Breuet balance spring, Ohlson's patented micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial also signed "Non Magnetic".Diam. 49.5 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 1,500 - 2,000
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", glazed back with "Crescent Watch Case" papers, hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Arabic numerals with pendant at 3 o'clock as in many cases with Waltham repeaters, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. M. 16 size, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, gold train and pallet fork bridge, micrometric cam regulator,epeating on gongs through activating a slide in the band, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement. Movement engraved "Patented 1888".Diam. 53 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 2,500 - 3,000
Sold: USD 3,220
C. three-body, "bassine" by "American Watch Case Co.", polished, hinged bezel, back with engraved initials, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, double sunk, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring, up/down below 12 o'clock, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Double Swell Spade" hands. M. special 16 size, nickel, bridge caliber, damascened, 23 jewels, four diamond endstones, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted to 6 positions, gold wheel train, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic cmpensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, Ohlson's patented micrometric regulator. Engraved "Premier".Dial, case and movement signed, case signed also "Maximus".Diam. 51.3 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 8,000 - 12,000
Sold: USD 11,270
C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "Roy", front with applied multicolored gold bouquet of flowers, centered by a blank shield, engraved border, back with applied gold stag within applied multicolored forest leaves and flowers, engraved border, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, double sunk, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge 3/4 split plate, damascened, 21 jewels in settngs, gold center wheel, adjusted to 5 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring,Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 49.4 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 2,000 - 2,500
C. four-body, box-hinged, front with applied gold letters "J.A. Smith", back cover with applied four gold horses on applied green gold pasture, reeded edges, vermicelli band. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute and fifth-second ring with five-minute/seconds red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds at 9 o'clock. Blued steel "Parallel Spade" hands. M. 14 size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened, 20 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, gold wheel train, straight line calibrated lever escaement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, gold engraved pallet fork bridge, micrometric cam regulator, safety pinion. Engraved "Pat. Sept. 28. 80 Eng. Pat. No. 3224".Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 52.8 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 5,000 - 8,000
Sold: USD 12,650
C. four-body, "Empire", box-hinged, band and hinges with vermicelli pattern, bezels engraved with repeated pattern, covers with engraved initials, gold hinged cu0vette. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds, signed "AWCo" in Gothic. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened, 21 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature and mean time scres, blued steel Breguet balance spring, gold train, micrometric cam regulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement. Movement also engraved "Woerd's Pat. Compensating Balance". Diam. 51.8 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 6,000 - 8,000
Sold: USD 6,900
C. two-body, "bassine", massive, polished, screwed bezel with engine-turned border. D. white enamel with painted picture of a locomotive with a coal wagon, signed "Dominion", Roman numerals, inner 24-hour Arabic ring, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel hands. M. 18 size, gilt, full plate, 15 jewels in screwed settings, adjusted, lateral lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, engraved balance cock. church tye 1 micrometric regulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and case. Signed "Dominion" on the dial and movement.Diam. 61.2 mm.Church
Grading System: A
USD 4,800 - 5,500
Sold: USD 5,520
C. three-body, "bassine" blued steel with polished steel stylized foliate pattern. D. white enamel, painted bird looking for food among grass and blossoming flowers, hour chapter with radial Arabic numerals within gold paillon circles, outer minute ring with ruby dots for five-minute markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge caliber, damascened in rosette pattern, 7 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance,blued steel Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 51.3 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 800 - 1,200
Sold: USD 1,610
C. three-body, "bassine et filets", polished, hinged bezel and back, gold glazed cuvette to view the movement and chronograph dial. D. white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds at 9 o'clock. Blued steel "Parallel Spade" hands. Back with white enamel chronograph ring calibrated with fifth-seconds with outermost five-seconds Arabic markers. Blued steel "Spade" hand. M. 14 size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened, 16 jewels, the top onein gold settings, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, gold engraved pallet fork bridge, safety pinion.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Movement is also engraved "H.A. Lugrin's Pat. June 13. Oct, 3, 1876 Patd. In England July 28, 1877".Diam. 53.5 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: USD 5,750
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned covers, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette with inner spotting decoration. D. white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute and fifth-seconds ring with five-minute/seconds Arabic markers, sunk minute register at 3 o'clock, sunk subsidiary seconds at 9 o'clock. Blued steel "Parallel Spade" hands. M. 14 size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened, 21 jewels, gold wheel train, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with god screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, gold engraved pallet fork bridge, micrometric cam regulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement. Movement engraved "Pat. Sept.28.80 Eng. Pat. No. 3224", "Pat. Dec.1st 85".Diam. 53 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 4,200 - 5,000
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned covers, monogrammed front, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette with presentation inscription, damascened inside. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Light Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened, 15 jewels set in gold screwed settings, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometric cm regulator, solid gold pallet fork bridge, safety pinion.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Movement engraved "Woerd's Patents.".Diam. 53 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 4,500 - 5,500
Sold: USD 5,060
C. three-body, "bassine" by "A.W.C. Co.", screwed bezel and back cover, polished. D. white enamel, Arabic numerals, inner 24-hour chapter, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers. Blued steel "Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 17 jewels in gold settings, adjusted to 5 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel Breguet balance spring, church type 2 micrometic regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Movement with frost shield and a beaver at the top and engraved "Canadian Pacific Railway." Diam. 54.3 mm.
USD 800 - 1,200
Sold: USD 920
C. three-body, "bassine et filets" by "Roy", engine-turned back with blank shield in the center, stepped bezels engraved with vermicelli pattern, band with matching vermicelli pattern. D. white enamel, double sunk, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Parallel Spade" hand. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge caliber, damascened, 23 jewels, the top ones in gold friction settings, adjusted, gold wheel train, straight line lever escapeent, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 50.8 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 2,000 - 2,500
C. two-body "bassine", polished, screwed covers with monogrammed back. D. white enamel, double sunk, bold Roman numerals, 24-hour inner chapter, outer minute ring, up/down indicator below 12 o'clock. Blued steel "Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 23 jewels, the top ones in gold screwed settings, adjusted to 5 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel Breguet balance spring, Ohlson micrometrc regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 54.9 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 2,500 - 3,000
Sold: USD 3,565
C. four-body, "Empire", box-hinged, richly engraved, the front with flowers, vermicelli pattern snails, three types of engine turning, blank shield in the center. D. white enamel, radial Arabic numerals within gold paillon half circles, gold paillon crosses between each two numerals, outer minute gold paillon divisions, light blue border, painted polychrome flower bouquet between 9 and 12 o'clock, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel pierced hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 15ewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, lateral lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 54.5 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: USD 2,185
C. four-body, "bassine", engine-turned covers, hinged glazed cuvette to view the movement. D. white enamel, outer minute and seconds ring with five-minute/seconds Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, 3/4 plate, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 16 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, gold center and fourth wheel, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, steel Breguet balance spring, gold pallet fork bridge, mcrometric cam regulator, safety pinion, repeating on gongs through activating a slide in the band.Dial and movement signed. Movement also engraved also "Pat. June 1888". Diam. 52.9 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 4,500 - 5,500
C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "R & F", engine-turned covers, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened, 21 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel Breguet balance spring, cam micrometric reglator, gold train.Signed on dial (AWCo in Gothic) and movement. Diam. 54.6 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 2,000 - 2,500
C. three-body, "bassine" by "Dueber", screwed bezel and back, the latter centered by a shield within floral and leaf motives, reeded edge, bezels engraved with repeated pattern. D. White enamel, blue radial Arabic numerals within gold paillon cartouches, blue dot outer minute divisions with "diamond" five minute markers, center decorated with painted blue rosette and gold paillons, within elaborate blue frame with gold paillon leaves and ruby color lozenges. Blued steel, "Spade" hands. M. 16 siz, gilt, 3/4 split plate, 15 jewels in settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometric cam regulator, engraved balance cock.Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 49.4 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Sold: USD 1,725
C. four-body, "bassine", polished, hinged bezel, back and cuvette. D. light blue enamel with radial Arabic numerals in white cartouches with gold paillon frames, gold paillon dot outer minute ring with ruby color five-minute markers, center with gold paillon decoration depicting stars, laurel-leaves, diamonds and rubies, subsidiary sunk seconds decorated en suite. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened, 17 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, gold center wheeladjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometric cam regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 51mm.
Grading System: A
USD 1,500 - 2,000
C. three-body, "bassine et filets", triple hinged, engine-turned and engraved with foliage back, hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, upper half with painted polychrome picture of a nightingale singing on a small branch of blossoming tree, blue sky in the background, Roman numerals alternating with sapphire color dots within gold paillon circles, outer minute ring with five-minute diamond-like markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascend, 17 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, gold center wheel, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, palladium Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial and movement. Movement also engraved "Non-Magnetic". Diam. 48.4 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 1,500 - 2,000
C. four-body, "bassine", with applied stylized foliage on matted ground, gold hinged cuvette with inscription and date 1901. D. white enamel, Arabic numerals alternating with gold paillon laurel-leaf motives, outer minute ring, with gold paillon five-minute markers, outermost gold paillon arched decoration. M. 0 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened, 19 jewels, two diamond endstones, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, gold train, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensaton balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometric church type 2 regulator, safety barrel.Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 35.8 mm.This model is one of the highest grades of ladies watches ever made by an American watch company.
Grading System: A
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Sold: USD 1,725
C. two-body, "bassine" by "Wadsworth", polished, screwed bezel, monogrammed back. D. white enamel, bold Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds, sunk up/down indicator below 12 o'clock. Blued steel "Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge caliber, damascened, 23 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted to 6 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with outer and inner terminal curvesmicrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 52.8 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 1,800 - 2,200
Sold: USD 2,070
C. three-body, "bassine" by Keystone, screwed bezel and back , straight line engine-turned back, partially engraved with floral pattern D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary up/down at 12 o'clock, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Heavy Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge caliber, damascened, 23 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, gold center wheel, adjusted to 6 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation baance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, OHLSON micrometric regulator.Engraved on ratchet wheel "Lossier Inner Terminal Hair Spring".Signed on the dial, case and movement. Dial signed "Sidereal", "BU. Aero. U.S. Navy G.S.T." (Bureau of Aeronautics - U.S. Navy, Greenwich Sidereal Times)Diam. 51.6 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 1,800 - 2,600
Sold: USD 3,680
C. four-body, "bassine", both covers with applied heavy stylized foliate decoration over vermicelli pattern, band with matching vermicelli pattern, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, double sunk, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Parallel Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, BRIDGE CALIBER, damascened, 23 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, gold wheel train, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic comensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 51 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 4,500 - 5,500
Sold: USD 5,520
C. three-body, rectangular, double-hinged, the back cover when opened works as an easel, gold pierced plate around the movement, two gold loops for chain, gold cuvette, gold bolt at 4 o'clock for setting. D. frost and gilt with champlevé Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Gilt "Louis XV" hands. M. 9 ligne, nickel, 17 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, straight-line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.Signed on the movement. Dial signed by the retailer. Case stamped "Pat. Apr 16. 12".Dim. 56x30 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 1,300 - 1,500
Sold: USD 1,725
C. standing on three feet mounted directly on the bezel, hinged easel terminated with tapered cylinder to be set over a lamp cone, movement housed within a brass can-like cover. D. milk glass with radial Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, blued steel "fleur-de-lys" and lozenge hands. M. 16 size, frost gilt, 3/4-plate, 7 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel flat balance spring, safety pinion.Signed on the dial.Diam. 14 cm (5 1/2")
Grading System: AA
USD 1,800 - 2,500
Sold: USD 2,024
C. rectangular with glazed side panels and back which is hinged, columns on all corners, molded top and base, trapezoidal handle. D. white ring with fine Roman numerals and outer minute divisions, skeletonized center for viewing the works. Blued steel, "Spade" hands. M. 34 mm., circular brass, skeletonized, duplex escapement, ingeniously simple carriage design where the entire movement rotates around its axis driven from the third wheel pinion rotating against stationary wheel mounted to the diaunder over the hour wheel, long spring in a barrel set on the back of the movement.Stamped with the company's logo and patent number below the dial, the back plate signed along the edge "Waterbury Watch Co., Waterbury, Connecticut, USA".Dim. Height 12 cm, width 7 cm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 2,000 - 4,000
Sold: USD 2,760
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned covers, reeded band, hinged silver cuvette with engine-turned ring around the border and winding and setting apertures. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel, Howard "Spade" hands with polished faces. M. K size, gilt brass 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement with divided lift, however most on the pallets, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel flat balancespring, engraved cock and escape bridge.Signed on the dial and movement. Movement engraved with Reed's patent Nov. 24, 1857.Diam. 50 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 15,000 - 18,000
C. four-body, "bassine", by "C.J. & Bro", polished covers, reeded bezels, knurled band, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, hand painted, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel, "Spade" hands with polished faces. M. N size, gilt brass 3/4 split plate, 15 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, Mershon's micrometric regulator patented on April 26, 1859. Reed'sarrel with maintaining power patented on Nov 24, 1857.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 54 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: USD 5,290
C. four-body, "bassine", by "J.M.H.", engine-turned covers and band, gold hinged cuvette with winding and setting apertures. D. white enamel, hand painted, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel, "Spade" hands. M. N size, frost gilt, skeletonized split full plate, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel flat balance spring, Reed's barrel with maintaining power patented on Nov 24, 1857.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 53 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: USD 5,980
C. four-body, "bassine" with stepped bezels, engine-turned covers, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette with engraved inscription over gold glazed bezel for viewing the movement. D. white enamel, hand painted, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "crescent" hands. M. L size, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration with damascening, 15 jewels, the top ones in raised gold settings, adjusted to heat and cold, straight line lever escapemet, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel flat balance spring, "swan-neck" micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 54 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 2,400 - 3,000
C. three-body, "bassine et filets", by "E.H.& Co", engine-turned back centered with initials, reeded band, hinged bezel and cuvette. D. white enamel, upright gold Arabic numerals, outer gold paillon dot minute divisions, the border decorated with paillons and painted flowers, center painted with garland of flowers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened and spotted, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, "dear" grade, straightline calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 55.5 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 3,500 - 4,000
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", by "E.H. & Co", engine-turned covers with vermicelli borders, front with a shield, reeded edges of the band, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened with sunburst pattern, 15 jewels in screwed settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flatbalance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial painted also with the patent date: Feb. 4th 1868.Diam. 56.6 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 3,000 - 3,500
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", monogrammed covers, hinged cuvette with inner "Sunburst" damascening over glazed bezel to view the movement. D. white enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened, 15 jewels most in gold screwed settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, san-neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 54.2 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 1,800 - 2,200
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", by Keystone, engine-turned covers, monogrammed front, hinged cuvette D. white enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands M. L size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened, "horse" grade, 15 jewels most in gold settings, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel flat balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulato.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 52 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 1,500 - 1,800
C. three-body, "bassine et filets" with hinged bezel, reeded band, hinged cuvette with inscription. D. hand-painted, white enamel, instead of numerals letters "CARADOCS. REES.", outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold raised screwed settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator, egraved balance cock.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 55.9 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: USD 2,300
C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "Roy", engine-turned covers, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds . Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels most in gold screwed settings, adjusted to heat and cold, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel flat balance spring, engraved balance cock.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 56.8 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 1,500 - 2,000
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", by "E.H & Co", engine-turned covers, front centered by a shield, reeded band, hinged cuvette with inner "sunburst" decoration. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted to heat and cold, "horse" grade, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation baance with gold screws and blued steel flat balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 55.3 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 2,200 - 2,500
C. four-body "bassine et filets", by "E.H. & Co", engine-turned covers, front centered with a shield, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette with inner damascening over glazed cover to view the movement. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, "dear" grade, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallc compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel flat balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 54.2 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 2,200 - 3,000
Sold: USD 2,530
Howard & Co. Boston, Series I, No. 465, made in 1858.Fine and very rare, gold, hunting-cased watch.
C. four-body, "bassine" by "B & M.C", No. 465, covers with reeded edges, engine-turned band, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border and apertures for winding and setting. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. N size, gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic three-arm steel balance, blued steel flat balance spring, engraved balance cock.Signed on the dial and movement. Movement engraved "Reed's Patent. Nov. 24.1857."Diam. 53.6 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: USD 5,750
E. Howard & Co. Boston, Series III, No. 9790, circa 1862.Fine, 18K gold, hunting-cased pocket watch.
C. four-body, "bassine" by "H.B & Co.", covers engraved with foliage pattern centered by vinigates with a sailboat and a village, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border, apertures for winding and setting and an inscription. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Straight Breguet" hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, egraved balance cock.Engraved, "Reed's. Patent Nov. 24. 1857".Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 55 mm.
Grading System: AA
USD 3,000 - 3,500
Sold: USD 3,450
E. Howard & Co. Boston, Series IV, No. 38749, circa 1862.Very fine, 18K gold, hunting-cased watch.
C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "W.H.H. & Co.", engine-turned covers, front centered by a shield, reeded band, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border and apertures for winding and setting, D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, adjusted to heat and cold, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel flat balance springswan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial painted with "Pat Feb. 4th 1868.".Diam. 55 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 2,000 - 2,500
C. three-body, "Empire", triple hinged, engine-turned bezel and back, gold cuvette with inscription. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds, signed in unusual way at 9 o'clock, sunk subsidiary seconds at 3 o'clock. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance sprin.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 53 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 2,000 - 2,500
Sold: USD 3,220
C. four-body , "bassine et filets" by "C.W. MFG. Co.", engine-turned covers, hinged cuvette with inscription, reverse with "sunburst" damascening. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels in gold screwed settings, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel flat balance spring.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 53.5 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 1,800 - 2,200
C. four-body, massive "Empire" polished with box hinges. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted to heat and cold, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Case punched with maker's trademark depicting a squirrelDiam. 52.7 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: USD 2,300
Howard & Co. Boston, Series IV, No. 42779, circa 1865.Fine, 18K gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch.
C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "C & AP", polished covers with reeded edges, front monogrammed, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border, aperture for setting and inscription "1876". D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, engrved balance cock.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 54.3 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 2,000 - 3,000
C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "The K.W.C. Co." engine-turned covers, front cover centered by a shield, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette with engine-turned border. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Light Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened in repeated square pattern, 17 jewels most in gold settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compenstion balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 50.3 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 1,000 - 1,500
C. two-body "consular" by "The K.W.C. Co.", polished, back cover with engine-turned ring inside. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Light Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 10 size, nickel, bridge caliber, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, adjusted, straight line lever escapement with cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Movement engraved "Pat'd''.Diam. 47 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 350 - 500
C. three-body "bassine", by Keystone, polished, gold hinged cuvette with circular engine-turned border. D. white enamel with bold Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet/Howard hands. M. 10 size, nickel, bridge caliber, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, adjusted to temperature and 3 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, spring-loaded micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Movement also engraved "Pat'd'12".Diam. 46 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 350 - 500
Sold: USD 460
C. three-body with hinged bezel, Keystone, polished, gold hinged cuvette with engine-turned border. D. white enamel, bold Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet/Howard hands. M. 10 size, bridge caliber, damascened, 17 jewels, adjusted to temperature and 3 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Movement also engraved "Pat'd'12". Diam. 46 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 350 - 500
Sold: USD 518
C. three-body by Keystone with hinged bezel, polished, gold hinged cuvette with engine-turned border. D. white enamel, bold Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet/Howard hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge caliber, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, adjusted to temperature and 3 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, spring-loaded micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Movement also engraved "Pat'd'12".Diam. 46 mm.
Grading System: A
USD 350 - 500
Sold: USD 403
C. three-body, "bassine" by Keystone, polished, hinged bezel and back, gold hinged cuvette with engine-turned border and inscription. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Parallel Spade" hands. M. 16 size, frost gilt, bridge caliber, 23 blue sapphire jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature adjustment screws and platinum mean time screws, the arm with two gold friction fit eccentric adustment fixtures, freesprung blued steel Breguet balance spring, sapphire banking pins, gold train, wolf-tooth winding wheels.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Movement also engraved "Pat'd '05 '10".Diam. 51.5 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 13,000 - 15,000
Sold: USD 17,250
C. four-body, "bassine", polished, gold hinged cuvette with engine-turned border. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, double sunk, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge calibre, 23 jewels, "special adjustment", motor barrel, straight-line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, "swan-neck" micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case, movement and box.Diam. 50 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 2,200 - 2,700
Sold: USD 3,105
C. three-body, "bassine" by Keystone, polished, hinged bezel and back, gold hinged cuvette with engine-turned border and inscription. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Parallel Spade" hands. M. 16 size, frost gilt bridge caliber, 23 blue sapphire jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature adjustment screws and platinum mean time screws, the armS with two gold friction fit eccentric adustment fixtures, freesprung blued steel Breguet balance spring, sapphire banking pins, gold train, wolf-tooth winding wheels.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Movement also engraved "Pat'd '05 '10".Diam. 51.5 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 8,500 - 10,000
Sold: USD 9,545
C. four-body, front and back covers entirely set with 24 carat nuggets, the front centered by five arm gold star, gold, hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute red Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel, "Spade" hands. M. 10 size, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with 14K gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, 23 jewels, adjusted to 5 positions, cold,eat and isochronism, 14K gold cap jewel plates, nickel train, spring-loaded, micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 46 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 4,000 - 6,000
Sold: USD 5,750
C. three-piece, back centered with applied, platinum monogram over vermicelli-type engraving, matte frame, reeded and engraved bezels, sapphire-set winding crown. D. sterling silver, two-tone, snap-on, stylized Arabic numerals on matte chapter, outer minute dot divisions on polished ring, matte center divided from the hour chapter by an engraved, polished ring, subsidiary seconds on polished ground, purpled steel "cathedral" hands. M. 10 size, series 8, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, straigt line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with 14K gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, 23 jewels, adjusted to 5 positions, cold, heat and isochronism, 14K gold cap jewel plates, nickel train, spring-loaded, micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 46 mm.
Grading System: AAA
USD 4,500 - 6,000
Sold: USD 5,175