The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002

LOT 405

Elgin National Watch Co., No. 4257508, Grade 106, circa 1890.Fine, 14K gold, keyless watch with an unusual bicycle dial.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets" by "Bay State", No. 35359, triple-hinged, back centered with two courting birds sitting on a fountain over two exotic fish, seascape in the background, floral and foliate border, band engraved with repeated pattern, hinged cuvette with inscription, peripheral engine-turning and spotting pattern inside.D. Off-white enamel, radial Arabic numerals within gold-paillon scalloped ribbon with gold paillon stars, the center painted with a gentleman on a bicycle. Blued steel "American Spade" hands.M. 16 size, frosted gilt, 3/4 split plate, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance-spring, micrometric regulator, safety pinion, engraved balance bridge.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 51 mm.