The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

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

LOT 437

American Waltham Watch Co., No. 6563459, Model 1888, "River-side" Grade, made in 1899.Fine and rare, 14K gold, keyless watch with a fancy dial.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", triple-hinged by American Watch Case Co., No. 101187, engine turned back, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette. D. White and gray enamel, blue Arabic numerals in gold paillon circles, gold paillon stars for half-hours, whole on ring of fine gray circles, outer minute blue track with five-minute red Arabic markers, recessed sub-seconds. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, da-mascening in variety of different patterns, 15 jewels in flush scre-wed settings, straightine lever escapement, cut-bimetallic com-pensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, Church type II patented (No. 484,176) micrometric regulator, pendant set.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 51 mm.