The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 130
Illinois Watch Co., "Southern Railroad Special", No. 1334968, circa 1896.Very fine, gold-filled Railroad Grade watch.
USD 3,000 - 3,500
Sold: USD 3,450
C. three-body, "bassine" by "Dueber", screwed bezel and back, engine-turned back cover, double reeded band. D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Heavy Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 21 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan nck micrometric regulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial. Movement signed "Southern Railroad Special". Diam. 56 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-14 |
Good Damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |