The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 144
Hamilton Watch Co., "Main Line", Grade 936, private label made for W. M. Stone, Minneapolis. Minn., No. 92309, received on February 27, 1888, sold on May 2, 1888 to Schumer Brothers, East Saginaw, Michigan.Fine, silveroid keyless watch.
USD 1,200 - 1,500
Sold: USD 1,380
C. three-body, "bassine et filets", glazed covers. D. white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 17 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 52.3 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-42-01 |
Good HANDS Original |