The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 8
American Watch Co, Waltham, Mass., "Appleton, Tracy & Co." Grade, No. 200483, delivered in February 1866.Fine, 18K gold, hunting-cased watch.
USD 1,700 - 2,500
C. four-body, "bassine" by "R & A", polished, reeded band, hinged cuvette with presentation inscription having engine-turned border and winding and setting apertures. D. hand-painted white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 16 size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels in settings, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, engraved balance cock, Fogg's patentd safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-15 |
Good Slightly rusted |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |