The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 25
American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., No. 21715346, circa 1917.Fine, 14K multicolored gold, keyless pocket watch.
USD 2,000 - 2,600
C. four-body, "bassine", by Elgin Giant Watch Case Co., front cover decorated with applied multicolored oak and maple leaves, centered by a shield with initials, back cover with applied rose gold stag in the woods, green gold applied maple leaves, mountains in the background. D. white enamel, recessed center, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge bridge caliber, damascened, 17 jewels, the top ones in gold raisesettings, gold center wheel, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial and movementDiam. 50.5 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 |