The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 30
Waltham. Mass., "Penna. Rail Road", "Appleton, Tracy & Co." Grade, No. 194120, delivered in December 1865.Fine, silver pocket watch.
USD 7,500 - 9,000
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", polished, hinged covers, reeded band, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border and aperture for winding. D. hand-painted white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, gilt, full plate, 15 large jewels in screwed settings, lateral lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel flat balance spring, engraved balance cock.Signed on the movement. Dial signed "Penna. Rail Road". Diam. 52.6 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-14 |
Good Damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-17-01 |
Good Slightly spotted HANDS Original |