Ball & Co., Cleveland, Ohio, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, "Official BRT Standard", No. 643371, by Hamilton, Grade 999, circa 1908.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.

C. three-body, "bassine", by Wadsworth, screwed bezel and back engraved with flowers and a bird. 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 pinon.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial also signed "Standard B R T". Movement engraved "B of R T", "Patented Nov.17.96", Pat. Aug.18'96",Diam. 54.4 mm.

Ball & Co., Cleveland, Ohio, Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginmen, "Official Standard", No. B060797 by Hamilton, Grade 976, finished on April 4, 1899, sold on November 1, 1899 to Albert Walker, Providence, Rhode Island.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch

C. three-body, "bassine" by Keystone, screwed bezel and back, polished, band and bezels chased with repeated foliage pattern. D. white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split 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 micromeric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial also signed "Trademark B of L E", movement engraved "Trademark", "Pat. Nov. 17.96." in gold-filled lettering.Diam. 51.8 mm.

Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, O., "Official RR Standard", No. B235985, by Hamilton, circa 1902.Very rare and fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch with 36-hour winding indicator.

C. three-body, "bassine" by Keystone, polished, screwed bezel and back, engine-turned back with engraved foliage pattern. D. white enamel, double sunk, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk up/down indicator below 12 o'clock, 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 to 5 positions, gold center wheel, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold srews, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case, and movement. Dial also signed "Trademark Official RR Standard". Movement engraved "Trademark", "Pat. Nov. 17.96", "Sapphire Pallets".Diam. 51.7 mm.

The Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, Official Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen Standard, No. 642939, by Hamilton, Model 999, finished on December 13, 1909, sold to Ball on March 11, 1910.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.

C. two-body, "bassine" by Keystone, screwed bezel, back florally engraved. D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened in circular pattern, 19 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, lever-st.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Movement also engraved "B of RT".Diam. 54.5 mm.

The Ball Watch Co., Cleveland., "Official RR Standard", No. 488895, by Hamilton, model 999, circa 1905.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch with Montgomery dial.

C. three-body, "bassine" by "Philadelphia Watch Case Co.", screwed bezel with engine-turned borders, screwed engine-turned back with floral motive and engine turning, polished band. D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, inner 24 hour chapter, outer minute ring with one-minute Arabic markers in black and red, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Pointer Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 17 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement wih sapphire pallets, monometallic balance with gold screws, steel Breguet spring, swan neck micrometric regulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial also signed "Official RR Standard". Movement engraved "Trademark Patented Nov.17.96", "Pat.Aug.18'96." Diam. 54.4 mm.

Ball & Co., Cleveland, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, No. 28536, by Hamilton, Grade 999C, received on May 14, 1898, sold to Ball on May 14, 1898.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.

C. two-body, "bassine et filets" by "B & B", screwed and engine-turned back, reeded band, hinged bezel. D. white enamel, Arabic markers, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel hollow "American Pierced 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 regulaor, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement, dial also signed "Trademark B of R T". Movement engraved "B of R T", Patented Nov.17.96", Pat. Aug.18'96.". Diam. 55.5 mm.

Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, Ohio, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginmen, "Official Standard", No. 642924 by Hamilton, Grade 999, finished on December 13, 1909, sold to Ball on March 11, 1910.Very fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.

C. three-body, "bassine et filets", 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 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 micometric regulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial also signed "Trademark Official RR Standard". Movement engraved "B of LFE", Patented June 30'96", "Pat Aug.18.96.", "Pat. Dec. 8.08". Diam. 56.3 mm.

Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, Brotherhood of Locomotive Trainmen, "Official BLT Standard", No. 13044 by Hamilton, Grade 999D, received on June 24, 1895, sold to Ball on June 26, 1895.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.

C. three-body, "bassine" by Philadelphia Watch Case Co., screwed bezel and back, the latter with engine turning. D. white enamel, bold 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 micrometricregulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial also signed "Trademark Official RR Standard". Movement engraved "Trademark "B of L F" Patented" in gold lettering. Diam. 54.5 mm.

Ball's Standard Railroad Watch Co., Cleveland, O., No. 20768, by Hamilton, circa 1895.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.

C. three-body, "bassine et filets", by Keystone, triple hinged, engine-turned back with foliate engraving centered by engraved sitting dog. D. white enamel, double sunk, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 17 jewels in settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 55.6 mm.

Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, O., Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, "Official Standard", No. 642669 by Hamilton, Grade 999, finished on June 16, 1910, sold to Ball on December 2, 1914 to Morris Alister Ball at Webb C. Ball Watch Company.Very fine, gold-filled, keyless, Railroad Grade watch.

C. three-body, "bassine" by "B & B", 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 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 micrometric reulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement, dial also signed "Trademark Official RR Standard". Movement engraved "Trademark", "B of R T", "Patented June 30'96", "Pat. Aug.18.96", Pat. Dec. 8.08". Diam. 54.9 mm.

Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, Ohio, "Official BLE Standard", No. B0554261 by Hamilton, finished on September 24, 1907, sold on September 25, 1907.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.

C. three-body, "bassine" , by Keystone, triple hinged, polished. D. white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel 3/4 split plate, damascened, 19 jewels, adjusted, the top ones in gold settings, straight line lever escapement with sapphire pallets, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial also signed "Trademark BLE Standard". Movement engraved "BLE" and "Pat. Nov. 17. 96" in gold lettering. Diam. 50.7 mm.

The Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, Official Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Standard, No. 458407, by Hamilton, Grade 999, finished on September 28, 1904, sold to Ball on September 29, 1904.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.

C. three-body, "bassine" by "Philadelphia Watch Case Co.", polished, screwed bezel and back, engine-turned back cover with floral motif D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened in circular pattern, 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 sping, swan neck micrometric regulator, safety pinion, lever-set.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial signed "B of RT", movement engraved "B of RT". Diam. 54.5 mm.

Ball & Co. Cleveland, "Official B of LF Standard", No. 42309 by Hamilton, circa 1896.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.

C. three-body, "bassine" by Fahys, screwed bezel and back, the latter engine-turned with a cartouche in the center. D. white enamel, bold Arabic markers, 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 with sapphire pallets, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator, saety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial also signed "Trademark Standard B of L F" and "Ball's Standard Dial Pat. Apld. For". Movement engraved "B of L F", "Patented Nov.17.96", "Pat. Aug.18'96". Diam. 55 mm.

Columbus Watch Co., Columbus, Ohio, "Columbus King", No. 503144, circa 1902.Fine, 18K gold, keyless hunting-cased 25 jewel watch.

C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "Brooklyn Watch Case Co.", triple hinged, engine-turned, covers with foliate engraving with engine turning, cuvette with engine-turned border. D. white enamel, double sunk, stylized "root" Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds with unusual "root" decoration. Blued steel pierced hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 25 jewels in settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetalic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 54.2 mm.

Timing & Repeating Watch Co,. Geneva, No. 49420, circa 1890Fine and rare, 14K gold, keyless, hunting-cased, five minute repeating watch.

C. four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned covers, monogrammed front, hinged gold cuvette with inscription. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 18 size, rhodium plated, 3/4 plate, damascened, 15 jewels most in gold settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulatorRepeating on gongs through activating a slide in band.Signed on the dial and cuvette. Movement engraved "Patd. Aug. 23.87, April 30.89, +894". Diam. 55.3 mm.

Non-Magnetic Watch Co., No. 25020, circa 1890.Fine, 18K gold keyless, minute repeating watch with nonmagnetic escapement.

C. four-body, triple-hinged, engine-turned back cover, polished band, gold cuvette. D. white enamel, double sunk, Arabic numerals, outer minute-ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 38.7 mm, nickel, bridge caliber, damascened in repeated pattern, straight line calibrated lever escapement, Paillard's Patent cut-bimetallic compensation balance with palladium Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometric regulator, wolf-tooth winding wheels, reeating on gongs through activating a slide in the band.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 48.5 mm.

Dudley Watch Co., Lancaster PA., No. 2886, circa 1924.Fine, 14K white gold, keyless Masonic watch.

C. three-body, "bassine et filets" by "Solidarity", straight line engine-turned spring-loaded back cover, bezel chased with foliate pattern, glazed white gold cuvette to view the movement. D. matte silver, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute blue markers, center painted in red, yellow and black with the symbols of the Masonic Orient Lodge, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Cathedral" hands. M. 12 size, nickel plated pillar plate, gilt bridges engraved with Masonic symbols, 19jewels, the top ones in gold settings, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring.Engraved "Pat'd". Signed on the movement. Diam. 45.8 mm.

Watchmakers ledger 1888-1907Very rare and interesting, watchmaker's ledger comprising descriptions of thousands of American watches, complete with serial numbers, makers and grades. Leather spine and corners. Good condition, neat hand writing.

Charles Fasoldt, Albany, NY, No. 436, circa 1870.Very fine and rare, 18K gold, hunting-cased, keyless patented pocket chronometer.

C. four-body, by E.H. Humbert, No. 370, "bassine et filets", engine-turned covers, reeded band, gold glazed, hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel, Breguet hands. M. 46.6 mm, nickel, parallel bridge caliber, "fausses côtes" decoration, Fasoldt patented unidirectional double gold wheel lever-chronometer escapement with locking on the large wheel and impulse from the smaller one, large pierced single roller, cut-bimetallic comensation balance, gilded in typical for Fasoldt manner, blued steel Breguet balance spring controlled by Fasoldt patented micrometric regulator, patented stem winding mechanism.Signed on the dial and movement. Movement also engraved "Pat. Feb. 1. 1864 & March 7. 1865. Pat. Applied for", case punched "E.H".Diam. 55 mm.

Bliss & Creighton, New York, No. 1482, circa 1845Fine and very rare, two-day marine box chronometer with special patented balance and 56-hour winding indicator.

C. brass bowl with threaded glazed bezel gimbaled in three-body brass-bound mahogany box with glazed panel in the top under hinged lid with fitted catch, flush fitted brass handles and circular ivory plate with the signature, Breguet-type key in a corner plate, key-lock in front, gimbals ring locked by swiveling arm pressing sideways against the base of the cylinder. D. silvered, Roman hour numerals, Arabic seconds on subsidiary dial at 6 o'clock, up/down indicator at 12 o'clock. Blued steel "Spde" hands. M. 80 mm, brass full plate, turned pillars, secured by screws, fusee and chain, Earnshaw spring-detent escapement, Bliss's patented cut-bimetallic compensation balance with wedged temperature adjustment weight and mean time adjustment nuts, freesprung helical balance spring.Signed on the dial and the box. The box is fitted with a label from Cornelius Knudsen, "By Appointment to the Court of Denmark", who overhauled the chronometer in July of 1945.Dim. height 18cm, width and depth 17cm