The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 38
American Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., Special Grade, Model 88, No. 7000440, circa 1895.Fine, 14K gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch.
USD 1,800 - 2,300
C. four-body, "bassine" by "R & F", polished with monogrammed front, gold hinged cuvette. D. hand-painted white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened, 21 jewels most in gold settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel Breguet balance spring, cam micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 53.9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |