The Art of American Horology & Colle...

New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 3

Jn. Heilig, Philadelphia, No. 5133, hallmarked 1799-1800.Fine and rare, silver, pair-cased "contract" watch.

USD 1,800 - 2,500

C. Outer: two-body, polished; inner: two-body, "bassine", polished. D. white enamel, eccentric hour chapter with upright Arabic numerals set at the upper part with outer minute dot divisions, subsidiary large seconds overlapping the hour chapter. Gilt "Breguet" hands. M. 43.1 mm, fire-gilded, full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed pierced and engraved cock with a mask at the neck, rack and pinion regulatr with silver plate.Signed on the movement. Diam. 60 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-11

Good

Slightly worn

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-22-01

Good

Later original

HANDS Original