The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 171
Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, Ohio, "Official BLE Standard", No. B0554261 by Hamilton, finished on September 24, 1907, sold on September 25, 1907.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.
USD 4,000 - 4,500
C. three-body, "bassine" , by Keystone, triple hinged, polished. D. white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel 3/4 split plate, damascened, 19 jewels, adjusted, the top ones in gold settings, straight line lever escapement with sapphire pallets, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial also signed "Trademark BLE Standard". Movement engraved "BLE" and "Pat. Nov. 17. 96" in gold lettering. Diam. 50.7 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |