The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 169
Ball's Standard Railroad Watch Co., Cleveland, O., No. 20768, by Hamilton, circa 1895.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.
USD 1,800 - 2,200
C. three-body, "bassine et filets", by Keystone, triple hinged, engine-turned back with foliate engraving centered by engraved sitting dog. D. white enamel, double sunk, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 17 jewels in settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 55.6 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-14 |
Good Damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-13-17-01 |
Good Slightly damaged Slightly spotted HANDS Original |