The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 90
Howard & Co. Boston, Series IV, No. 42779, circa 1865.Fine, 18K gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "C & AP", polished covers with reeded edges, front monogrammed, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border, aperture for setting and inscription "1876". D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, engrved balance cock.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 54.3 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-15 |
Good Slightly rusted |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |