The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 451
Elgin National Watch Co., No. 3015003, B.W. Raymond Grade, made in 1888.Very fine and rare, 18K gold, keyless watch with an unusual dial.
USD 4,500 - 5,500
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets" by B.W.C. Co., No. 437894, engine turned back, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette decorated with two engine turned rings. D. White enamel, gold Roman numerals, each within very fine black scrolling, outer minute track, center painted with hunting scene - a hunter waits at the marshes for quails, a dog at the left, sunk sub-seconds with center painted with quails. Blued steel "Fleur-de-Lis" hands. M. 18 size, gilt brass full, plate, 15 jewels, straight line counteroised lever escapement, cut-bimetallic com-pensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, Mosely & Hunter patented (No. 157021) micrometric regulator, safety pinion.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |