The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 172
The Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, Official Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Standard, No. 458407, by Hamilton, Grade 999, finished on September 28, 1904, sold to Ball on September 29, 1904.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Grade watch.
USD 4,500 - 5,500
Sold: USD 5,175
C. three-body, "bassine" by "Philadelphia Watch Case Co.", polished, screwed bezel and back, engine-turned back cover with floral motif D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened in circular pattern, 17 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement with sapphire pallets, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance sping, swan neck micrometric regulator, safety pinion, lever-set.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial signed "B of RT", movement engraved "B of RT". Diam. 54.5 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 |