502 lots

LOT 141

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

Hamilton Watch Co., " B&M Special, Reuling - Wymore", Grade 941, No. 161316, finished on June 9, 1902, sold on June 28, 1902 to H. Woodstock & Co., Kansas City.Fine, gold-filled, keyless, hunting-cased watch.

C. four-body, "bassine" by "Philadelphia Watch Case Co.", engine-turned covers with partial engraving with stylized floral pattern, polished band, hinged cuvette with inner damascening. D. white enamel, double sunk, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 21 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, lateral lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, bled steel Breguet balance spring, safety pinion.Signed on the dial. Movement engraved " B&M Special, Reuling - Wymore".Diam. 54.3 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,200 - 1,500

LOT 142

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

Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pa., Grade 940, No. 524936, finished on October 15, 1906, sold on October 15, 1906 to Lueckenbach Bros, Los Angeles, CaliforniaFine, silveroid and gold keyless Railroad Grade watch with Ferguson dial.

C. three-body, "bassine", polished, back with gold inset engraved with a train going over a bridge, locomotive in the foreground, sailboat in the background. D. white enamel, double sunk, small red Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute large Arabic chapter, sunk subsidiary seconds. "Scotties" hands, blued steel hour, minute red. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 21 jewels in settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with goldcrews, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometric regulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial also signed "Ferguson Dial Patented for Hamilton Watch". Diam. 56.5 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: USD 3,795

LOT 143

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

Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, PA., Grade 992, No. 789817, circa 1910.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch with Ferguson dial.

C. Three-body, screwed bezel and back, glazed back cover. D. white enamel, double sunk, small red Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute large Arabic chapter, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge caliber, damascened, 21 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted to 5 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric reguator.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial also signed "Ferguson Dial Patented for Hamilton Watch". Diam. 51.9 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: USD 1,725

LOT 144

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

Hamilton Watch Co., "Main Line", Grade 936, private label made for W. M. Stone, Minneapolis. Minn., No. 92309, received on February 27, 1888, sold on May 2, 1888 to Schumer Brothers, East Saginaw, Michigan.Fine, silveroid keyless watch.

C. three-body, "bassine et filets", glazed covers. D. white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 17 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 52.3 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: USD 1,380

LOT 145

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

Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster PA, No. 730538, finished on January 26, 1909, sold on February 17, 1909.Fine, 14K gold, Railroad Grade keyless watch.

C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "Roy", engine-turned back with small shield, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened, 21 jewels, adjusted to 5 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulaor.Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 51.1 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 500 - 700

Sold: USD 552

LOT 146

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

Hamilton Watch Co., Grade 985, No. 1257506, circa 1916.Fine, 14K gold, keyless, hunting-cased pendant watch.

C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "Solidarity", engine-turned covers, front with shield, reeded band, hinged cuvette with inner "Sunburst" decoration. D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Black "Pointer Spade" hands M. 0 size, nickel, bridge caliber, damascened, 19 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, gold wheel train, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance sprig, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 800 - 1,000

Sold: USD 1,495

LOT 147

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

Hamilton Watch Co. USA, model 3992B, No. 3C1 222, finished on March16, 1943, sold to the Canadian Navy on March 16, 1943.Fine, 800 silver center-seconds watch with stop feature in original elastically suspended mahogany fitted box.

C. three-body by Keystone, screwed bezel and back, reeded edges, back engraved with British Navy arrow and numbers. D. white enamel, Arabic numerals with inner concentric 24 hour chapter, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers. Blued steel "Railway Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened, 22 jewels, adjusted to temperature and 6 positions, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with gold screws and self compensating "Elinvar Extra" Breguet balance sring, swan neck micrometric regulator, stop feature activated by pulling out the winding crown.Signed on the dial and movement. Back engraved with British Navy arrow and numbers "CH S3" and "3C1 222", movement engraved also "U.S. Govt.".Diam. 52.1 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 2,800

Sold: USD 2,990

LOT 148

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

Hamilton Watch Co., U.S.A., "Navigation Master", model 3992B, No. 3C1048, finished on February 2, 1943, sold to the British Navy on February 2, 1943.Fine, base metal keyless centre seconds watch with stop feature,accompanied by original fitted box.

C. three-body by Keystone, screwed bezel and back, reeded edges. D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers and British Navy arrow with serial No. 1013. Blued steel "Railway Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened, 22 jewels, adjusted to temperature and 6 positions, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with gold screws and self compensating "Elinvar Extra" Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator,top feature activated by pulling out the winding crown.Signed on the dial and movement. Case engraved: "Navigation Master Watch MFR's Part No. 3992B. Serial No. 1013-1942. Hamilton Watch Co. A.M.6B/60".Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: USD 3,450

LOT 149

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

Hamilton Watch Co. Lancaster Pa, Grade 920, No. 1765952, circa 1920.Very fine, 14K gold, keyless watch.

C. three-body "bassine" triple hinged, polished, gold cuvette with inscription and engine-turned border. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 12 size, nickel, bridge caliber, damascened, 23 jewels most in gold settings, adjusted to 5 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator, safety pinon.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam.47.5 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 700 - 1,000

Sold: USD 863

LOT 150

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

Hamilton Watch Co., 75907, received on June 20, 1903.Fine, 14K gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch.

C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by Keystone, engine-turned covers, reeded band, hinged cuvette with inscription. D. white enamel, double sunk, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge caliber, damascened in wavy pattern, 17 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, gold wheel train, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance withgold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,200 - 2,600

LOT 151

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

Hamilton Watch Co., U.S.A., "Navigation Master", Grade 3992B, No. 3C301, finished on November 2, 1942, sold to the Canadian Navy on November 2, 1942.Fine, base metal, keyless, center-seconds watch with stop feature.

C. three-body, by Keystone, screwed bezel and back, reeded edges. D. painted matte white, small Arabic hour chapter in the center, outer minute chapter in red Arabic numerals, and outermost seconds decimal chapter. "Cathedral" hands, blued steel hour, painted red minute. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened, 22 jewels, adjusted to temperature and 6 positions, straight line lever escapement with monometallic balance with gold screws and self compensating "Elinvar Extra" Breguet balancespring., swan neck micrometric regulator, stop feature activated by pulling out the winding crown.Dial, and movement signed. Case back signed: "Navigation Master Watch. MFR's Part No. 3992B (Serial No. 1372-1942 Hamilton Watch Co. H.S.3".Diam.52 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: USD 2,070

LOT 152

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

The Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, Ohio, "Official RR Standard", No. B605764 by Hamilton, finished on April 24, 1914, sold on February 26, 1916 to Morris Alister Ball at Webb C. Ball Watch Company.Extremely rare and very fine, gold-filled watch with 23-jewel De Long escapement.

C. three-body, screwed bezel and back, engine-turned and engraved back. D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel, "Spade" hands. M. 16 size, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism, and 5 positions, nickel, split 3/4 plate, circular damascening, 23 jewels, straight-line De Long lever escapement with upright pallets, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck patented Ball's micrometric regulator, motorbarrel.Signed on the dial, case, and movement.Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: USD 9,200

LOT 153

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

The Ball Watch Co., Cleveland., Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, "Official Standard", No. 548859 by Hamilton, model 999, finished on November 8, 1907, sold to Ball on September 4, 1908.Very fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.

C. three-body, "bassine", by Keystone, engine-turned screwed bezel and back, polished band. D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 21 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted to 5 positions, straight line lever escapement with sapphire pallets, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator, safety pinon.Signed on the dial and movement, dial also signed "Trademark Standard" in tri-colored lettering, movement engraved "BRT" Trademark Patented June 30'96", "Pat. Aug.18'96",Diam. 54.8 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: USD 5,175

LOT 154

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

Ball & Co. Cleveland, Ohio, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engeneers, No. 307420 by E. Howard, Series VIII, circa 1893.Very rare and very fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.

C. three-body "bassine et filets", triple hinged, concave bezels with reeded edges, by "A & I". D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Solid Lance" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened, 17 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator, threaded cannon pinion.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Dial signed "Trademark B of L E" and "Ball's Standard Dial Pat.Apld. For". Movement engraved "B of L E". Case stamped "BLE Standard".Diam. 54.9 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: USD 17,250

LOT 155

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

Ball & Co. Cleveland, Ohio, "Official RR Standard", No. 1B3694 by Hamilton, Grade 999B, circa 1910.Fine, gold-filled, Railroad Grade watch.

C. three-body, screwed bezel and back, polished with reeded bezel edges. D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge caliber, damascened in circular pattern, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws, self-compensating "Elinvar Extra" Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,300

Sold: USD 1,265

LOT 156

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

Ball Watch Co, "Official RR Standard", No. B801192, by Hamilton, Grade 974, finished on Dec. 21 1910, sold to Ball on April 3, 1911.Fine, white gold-filled, Railroad Grade watch.

C. three-body, screwed bezel and back, back cover engine-turned with different straight line patterns. D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel Pierced Lance hands. M. 16 size, nickel, damascened in circular pattern, straight-line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 157

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

The Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, Ohio, "Order of Railroad Conductor Standard", No. 503954 by Hamilton, Grade 999, finished on January 15, 1908, sold to Ball on January 20, 1908.Very fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.

C. three-body, "bassine", by Keystone, polished with screwed bezel and back. D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 19 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted to 5 positions, straight line lever escapement with sapphire pallets, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Dial also signed "Trademark ORC Standard" in tri-color lettering. Movement engraved "Trademark Patented June 30'96", "Pat. Aug.18'96".Diam. 55 mm. Case stamped "Ball Model".

Grading System: A

USD 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 158

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

Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, Ohio, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, "Official Standard", No. 642049 by Hamilton, Model 999, finished on April 29, 1909, sold to Ball on April 30, 1909.Very fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.

C. two-body, "bassine et filets", polished , screwed bezel, engine-turned back. D. white enamel, bold Arabic markers, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Railway Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate with motor barrel, damascened, 19 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted to 5 positions, straight line lever escapement with sapphire pallets and double roller, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck mirometric regulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Dial also signed "Trademark Standard" in tri-color lettering, movement engraved "Trademark", "B of R T", "Patented June 30'96", "Pat. Aug.18.96", "Pat. Dec. 8.08",.Diam. 55.1 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: USD 5,175

LOT 159

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

Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, Ohio, "Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen "Official Standard", No. B206788 by Hamilton, circa 1902.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch with special balance.

C. three-body, "bassine" by "Fahys", polished, screwed bezel and back, double-reeded band. D. white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel 3/4 split plate, damascened, 19 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement with sapphire pallets, monometallic balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and case. Dial also signed "BRT Standard", with tri-colored lettering, movement engraved "Trademark BRT Pat. Nov. 17. 96".Diam. 49.8 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,800 - 4,200

LOT 160

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

Ball & Co., Cleveland, Ohio, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, "Official BRT Standard", No. 28653, by Hamilton, received on October 12, 1898, sold the next day to Webb C. Ball Watch Company.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.

C. three-body, "bassine", by Keystone, triple hinged, polished, engine-turned back. D. white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel hollow "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 17 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement with sapphire pallets, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial also signed "Trademark Standard B of R T" and "Ball's Standard Dial Pat. Apld. For". Movement engraved "Trademark", "B of R T", "Patented Nov.17.96", Pat. Aug.18'96",Diam. 54.4 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: USD 4,600