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New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 416
T.R. Russel, Liverpool, Swiss made, presented to Captain Thomas of SS Manhattan, circa 1880.Fine, 18K gold, hunting-cased, keyless chronograph watch.
USD 1,300 - 1,600
C. four-body, "bassine", polished with engraved monogram in the front, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, outermost seconds divisions M. 42,6 mm, matte and gilded 3/4 plate, 13 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement with concealed pallets, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring.Dial and case signed. Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-10 |
Fair Patinated |
Movement: 3-5-6 |
Good Poor Slightly oxidized |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
Captain Thomas, also known as Thomas Dixon, was the master of the "Manhattan", an immigrant ship which sailed the Liverpool/New York route between 1860-1880.