The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

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

LOT 435

American Watch Co., Waltham, No. 1924113, Model 1877, "P.S. Bartlett" Grade, made between 1882-83.Fine, almost mint-condition, 14K yellow gold, hunting-cased, keyless watch.

C. Four-body, drum type, triple-hinged, floral decoration over engine-turning, knurled band, hinged cuvette with "Sunray"-pattern inside. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute track, sunk sub-seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 18 size, frosted gilt, full plate, 11 jewels, the top ones in screwed settings, lateral le-ver escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance-spring, safety pinion.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 54 mm.