The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

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

LOT 411

American Waltham Watch Co., No. 7918733, Model 1888, "Ex-port" Grade , circa 1897.Very rare and fine, 14K gold, keyless watch with an unusual dial.

C. Four-body, by Bay State, No. 143053, "bassine et filets" engraved with floral pattern on circular engine turning background, vermicelli bezels and band, gold hinged cuvette. D. Translucent dark blue enamel on "sunburst" engine turning, gold paillon Arabic numerals, outer gold dot paillon minute track, recessed subsidiary seconds with gilt radial Arabic numerals. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened in a variety of different patterns, 15 jewels in flush screwd settings, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, Church type II patented (No. 484,176) micrometric regulator, pendant set.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 53 mm.