The Art of American Horology & Colle...

New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 14

American Waltham Watch Co., No. 14743569, circa 1905.Fine, 14K gold, hunting-cased keyless watch with an unusual painted dial.

C. four-body, "bassine et filets", massive, box-hinged, covers centered with engraved floral patterns over circular engine turning with scallop frame, vermicelli border and band, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, radial Arabic numerals, entirely painted in burgundy with a very elaborate Moresque pattern, mostly of strap work alternating with gold paillons of different shapes, depicting flowers, leaves, geometrical patterns. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 7jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 55.3 mm.