The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 32
American Watch Co. Waltham Mass., AWCo. Grade, Model 59, No. 40114, circa 1863.Fine, early, silver, hunting-cased watch with Fitts early safety pinion.
USD 11,000 - 15,000
Sold: USD 12,650
C. four-body, "bassine", polished covers, engine-turned band, hinged cuvette with apertures for winding and setting. D. white enamel, double sunk, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 18 jewels, top ones in screwed settings, straight line long lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, engraved balance cock with diamond endstone.Signed on the dial and movement. Movement also engraved "Patented Nov. 30, 1858". Diam. 53.9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-14 |
Good Damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-12-17-01 |
Good Worn Slightly spotted HANDS Original |