The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 24
American Watch Co., Waltham Mass., AWCo. Grade, No. 410,470, circa 1872.Fine, gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch.
USD 7,000 - 9,000
Sold: USD 10,925
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned covers and reeded band, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border. D. hand-painted white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened in repeated pattern, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, straight line lever escapement with gold screws, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometric regulator, gold traipallet fork bridge.Signed on the dial and movement. Movement engraved, "Woerd's Patent. May. August 1867, Fogg's Safety Pinion Patented, Feb,14,1865."Signed on the dial and movement. Gold train and gold pallet fork bridge.Diam. 52.9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-14 |
Good Damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-12-01 |
Good Worn HANDS Original |