The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 5
Jeremiah Robbins, Philadelphia, No. 23879, Bailey & Co., Philadelphia case with matching number, circa 1850.Fine and rare, gold, hunting-cased watch.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
C. three-body, "bassine", engine-turned covers, band with repeated geometrical pattern, fixed cuvette with winding aperture. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 42 mm, gilt brass, full plate, 18 jewels, lateral English lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, engraved balance cock with diamond dust cup, gilt brass dust cup.Signed on the movement. Diam. 52.6 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-14 |
Good Damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |