The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 115
Elgin National Watch Co., U.S.A., Model 8, "Father Time", No. 21549258, circa 1918.Fine and very rare, gold-filled, hunting-cased, keyless watch with 40-hour winding indicator made for a left handed owner.
USD 3,000 - 3,500
Sold: USD 3,220
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", box-hinged, very fine and elaborately decorated covers with foliate engraving, different types of engine turning, rural landscape, vermicelli patterned bezels and band D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, up/down indicator at 9 o'clock, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 18 size, 21 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted to 5 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with god screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, safety barrel.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 55.6 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-13-17-01 |
Good Slightly damaged Slightly spotted HANDS Original |