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New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 154
Ball & Co. Cleveland, Ohio, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engeneers, No. 307420 by E. Howard, Series VIII, circa 1893.Very rare and very fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.
USD 15,000 - 18,000
Sold: USD 17,250
C. three-body "bassine et filets", triple hinged, concave bezels with reeded edges, by "A & I". D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Solid Lance" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened, 17 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator, threaded cannon pinion.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Dial signed "Trademark B of L E" and "Ball's Standard Dial Pat.Apld. For". Movement engraved "B of L E". Case stamped "BLE Standard".Diam. 54.9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-14 |
Good Damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |