The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 133
Illinois Watch Co., Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Special, No. 1231575,circa 1894.
USD 2,200 - 2,500
C. three-body, "bassine", glazed back. D. white enamel, double sunk, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 17 jewels set, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, lateral lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel Breguet balance spring, Chalmers patented micrometric regulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |