502 lots

LOT 41

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

American Waltham Watch Co., "W. M. Ellery" Grade, Model 57, No. 742040, delivered in late May or early June 1874.Fine and rare, gold, hunting-cased pocket watch.

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

LOT 42

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

American Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., AWCo. Grade, Model 68, No. 410499, delivered in November 1872.Very fine and rare, 18K gold, hunting-cased, keyless watch.

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

LOT 43

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

American Watch Co., Appleton, Tracy & Co. Grade, No. 140,030, delivered at the end of 1864.Fine and rare, 18K gold and enamel, hunting-cased watch with vibrating hairspring.

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

LOT 44

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., Model 1908, Grade 645, No.18001496, circa 1910.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch with 36-hour winding indicator and with Montgomery dial.

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

LOT 45

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

Waltham, Mass., "Vanguard",No.19063756, circa 1913.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch with 30-hour winding indicator with non-magnetic escapement.

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

LOT 46

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

American Waltham Watch Co., No. 3793721, circa 1887.Very fine, gold, keyless five-minute repeating watch.

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

LOT 47

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., "Premier Maximus", No. 17057285, circa 1908.Extremely fine and rare, 18K gold, keyless watch with winding indicator.

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

LOT 48

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., Model 645, Grade 645, No. 17121870, circa 1908.Fine, 14K multicolored gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch with Railroad Grade movement.

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

LOT 49

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

American Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., No. 2719962, circa 1885.Very fine and rare, 18K multicolored gold, hunting-cased, keyless split-seconds chronograph watch.

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

LOT 50

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

American Watch Co., Waltham., Mass., AWCo. Grade, No. 999928, circa 1880.Very fine and rare, 18K gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch.

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

LOT 51

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, "Dominion Railways", No. 3838049, circa 1888.Fine, coin silver, keyless watch with a special dial.

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

LOT 52

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., No. 12734552, circa 1903.Rare and unusual, steel keyless watch with a special dial and special case.

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

LOT 53

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

American Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., Model 74, No. 1378512, circa 1879.Fine and rare, double face, 18K gold, keyless chronograph watch.

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

LOT 54

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., Model 88, No. 3126284, circa 1886.Very fine and rare, 14K gold, keyless, hunting-cased split-seconds chronograph watch with 15-minute register.

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

LOT 55

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

American Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., AWC Grade, No. 871121, delivered in January 1877.Very fine, rare 18K gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch,

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

LOT 56

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

Waltham Mass., "Canadian Pacific Railway", No. 14192059, circa 1905.Fine, gold-filled, keyless, Railroad Grade watch.

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

LOT 57

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., "Riverside Maximus", No. 13006435, circa 1904.Very fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.

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

LOT 58

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

Waltham Mass., "Vanguard", No. 16140822, circa 1907.Fine, gold-filled, keyless, Railroad Grade watch with 36-hour winding indicator.

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

LOT 59

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, "Appleton, Tracy & Co." Grade, No, 3395646, circa 1887.Fine, 14K gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch with painted dial.

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

LOT 60

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, No. 3793562, circa 1887.Fine and rare, gold-filled, keyless, hunting-cased, five-minute repeating watch.

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