The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 492
Pur Autre VieElgin National Watch Co, No. 6563689, Grade 165, made in 1896.Fine and rare, 20-year rose gold-filled, keyless watch with a painted "Modern Woodmen of America" dial.
USD 1,800 - 2,200
C. Three-piece, "bassine" by Navco, "Security", screwed back and bezel, back florally engraved. D. White enamel, center painted with MWA logo and motto "Pur Autre Vie", gilt Roman numerals, sunk sub-seconds. Blued steel straight "Breguet" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full-plate damascened in wavy patterns, 17 jewels, adjusted, safety pinion, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, Moseley and Hunter patented (No. 157,021) micromeric regulator. Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 54 mm.
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 - 15 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 6 - 17 - 01 |