The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 143
Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, PA., Grade 992, No. 789817, circa 1910.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch with Ferguson dial.
USD 1,500 - 1,800
Sold: USD 1,725
C. Three-body, screwed bezel and back, glazed back cover. D. white enamel, double sunk, small red Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute large Arabic chapter, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge caliber, damascened, 21 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted to 5 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric reguator.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial also signed "Ferguson Dial Patented for Hamilton Watch". Diam. 51.9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |