The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

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

LOT 429

American Waltham Watch Co., No. 6714136, Model 1883, "Ster-ling" Grade, circa 1896.Fine, gold-filled, keyless watch with an unusual dial.

C. Four-body, massive, "bassine et filets", triple-hinged by "B.S.W.C.Co.", No. 47514, back centered with engraved fishermen in a boat on a lake, hinged cuvette with spotted decoration inside. D. White and blue enamel with blue radial Arabic numerals within gold cartouches, sapphire-paste rectangular markers, outer gold minute ring with gold paillon 5-minute dots, center with rosette of gold paillons and blue triangles, recessed subsidiary blue seconds with gold paillon ornament. Rose gold "LouiXV" hands. M. 18 size, frosted gilt, full plate, 7 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bime-tallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance-spring, safety pinion, engraved balance bridge. Dial and movement signed.Diam. 55 mm.