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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 107

Elgin National Watch Co., Elgin Ill., No. 3591658, circa 1889.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Masonic watch.

C. three-body, "bassine", polished, screwed bezel and back, engraved back with engine-turned border. D. white enamel, Masonic symbols in the center around stairs to the Salomon's temple, surmounted by letters "FLT" in three-link chain, root-type Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, gilt, full plate, 7 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, engraved balancecock, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 54.3 mm.