The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

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

LOT 408

American Waltham Watch Co., No. 13889194, Model 1883, "Sterling" Grade , circa 1904.Fine, almost mint-condition, gold-filled, keyless watch with an unusual dial.

C. Three-body, "bassine" by "Keystone" using J. Boss patent, screw bezel and back, back engraved with floral and foliate pattern over engine-turning. D. Rose enamel with gold paillon radial Arabic numerals in dark pink cartouches framed by gold paillons, outer minute paillon ring with 5-minute ruby-paste markers, recessed subseconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 18 size, gilt, 7 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, engraved balane cock, safety pinion.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 55 mm.