The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 419
The Red WalthamAmerican Waltham Watch Co., No. 7068029, Model 1888, "Royal" Grade, circa 1895.Fine and rare, 14K gold, keyless watch with an unusual dial.
USD 2,000 - 2,500
Sold: USD 2,300
C. Four-body, "bassine" polished with engraved initials on the back, gold hinged cuvette. D. Dark red translucent enamel over engine turning, gold paillon Arabic numerals, outer gold paillon dot track, pressed sub-seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate damascened in a variety of different patterns, 17 jewels in flush screwed settings, straight line lever escapement, cut-bime-tallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, Church type II patentedNo. 484,176) micrometric regulator, pen-dant set.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |