The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 42
American Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., AWCo. Grade, Model 68, No. 410499, delivered in November 1872.Very fine and rare, 18K gold, hunting-cased, keyless watch.
USD 6,500 - 8,000
Sold: USD 7,475
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", polished, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette with inscription and engine-turned border. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened, 15 jewels in gold settings, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel Breguet balance spring, cam micrometric regulator, solid gold pallet fork bridge, sfety pinion.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Movement engraved "Fogg's Safety Pinion Patented Feb. 14,1865", "Woerd's Patent, May August 1867".Diam. 53.3 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-15 |
Good Slightly rusted |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |