The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 33
American Watch Co., Waltham Mass., "C. T. Parker", No. 1051, delivered in November 1857.Fine and rare, early silver hunting-cased watch.
USD 3,500 - 5,000
Sold: USD 4,140
C. four-body, engine-turned covers and 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 "Hollow Fuchsia" hands. M. 18 size, key wind, gilt, pinned full plate, 7 jewels, lateral lever escapement with plain three-arm steel balance and blued steel flat balance spring.Signed on the case and movement. Diam. 54.4 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
One of the first machine-made American watches during the era of experimentation.