The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 139
Hampden Watch Co., "The Trainservice Special", "Wisconsin Central Watch Club. Waukesha. Wis"., No. 759041, circa 1890.Fine, silveroid, keyless, private label Railroad Grade watch.
USD 1,500 - 1,800
C. three-body, "bassine", by Keystone, screwed bezel and back, back engraved with a train. D. white enamel, double sunk, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Straight Breguet" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 17 jewels adjusted, top ones in gold settings, adjusted, lateral lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, Teske patented micrometric regulator, safetypinion, lever-set.Signed on the dial and movement.59.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
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 |