The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

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

LOT 497

American Waltham Watch Co., No. 7103282, Model 1888, "Riverside" Grade, circa 1895.Fine and rare, almost mint-condition,14K gold, keyless watch with an elaborate dial.

C. Four-body, "bassine" by Roy, No. 108399, decorated in strap-work on vermicelli pattern, gold hinged cuvette with presentation inscription. D. White enamel, radial Arabic numerals in gold paillon circles, outer minute track with gold paillon flower five-minute markers, center finely painted with a meadow against blue sky, recessed sub-seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate elaborately damascened, 17 jewels in flush gold set-tings (center one raised), straight lne lever escapement, cut-bime-tallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, Church type II patented (No. 484,176) micrometric regulator.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 52 mm.