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New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 128
Illinois Watch Co., "Bunn Special", "Railroad King", No. 1534516, retailed by D. H. Blinn & Co. Hartford. Conn., circa 1900.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.
USD 1,500 - 1,800
C. three-body "bassine et filets", by Keystone, triple hinged, engine-turned back, reeded band, hinged cuvette with inscription. D. white enamel, double sunk, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Parallel Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 24 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balancspring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial also signed "Rail Road King" in red. Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-10-15 |
Good Patinated Slightly rusted |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |