The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 488
Chronometro VictoriaAmerican Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., No. 5399613, Model 1888, Grade No. 20, made between April and June 1892.Fine, rose gold-filled, keyless watch with a special dial.
USD 1,800 - 2,300
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets" by "C.W.C. Co.", triple-hinged, reeded band, engine-turned back centered by a blank crest, hinged cuvette engine-turned inside. D. White enamel with painted radial Arabic numerals in gold paillon circles, outer paillon minute ring with 5-minute ruby-paste markers, center with a ring of blue stars, sunk subsidiary seconds with gold paillon half-moons. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 16 size, frosted gilt, 3/4 split plate, 7 jewels, straight line lever escapement, ct bimetallic compensation balance with screws, blued steel Breguet balance-spring.Signed on the dial, case and movementDiam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 12 - 01 |