The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 36
American Watch Co., Waltham, "P. S. Bartlett", Model 83, No. 5708757, circa 1891.Fine, gold-filled, keyless watch with 24-hour dial.
USD 1,200 - 2,000
Sold: USD 1,380
C. three-body, "bassine et filets" by "Express M.W.C. Co.", screwed bezel and back, engine-turned back cover with inner "circular grain" damascened, reeded band. D. white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Hollow Fuchsia" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 15 jewels, adjusted, lateral lever escapement with cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel Breguet balance spring,hurch type 1 micrometric regulator, safety pinion.ChurchDial and movement signed. Diam. 55.9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-14 |
Good Damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-17-01 |
Good Slightly spotted HANDS Original |