The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 504
American Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., No. 2788667, Model 1872, "American Watch Co." Grade, circa 1885.Fine and rare, rose gold-filled, keyless watch with an unusual dial.
USD 1,800 - 2,200
Sold: USD 1,840
C. Four-body. "bassine et filets" by "C.W.C. Co.", hinged bezel and back, sunburst engine turning on the back over floral pattern, bezels and band deeply chased in floral and foliate pattern, hinged cuvette with "Sunburst" pattern D. White and beige enamel with gold paillons. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened in unusual pattern, 15 jewels, the top ones in screwed gold settings, gold train, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance wih gold screws, adjusted, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, Fogg's cam micrometric regulator, safety pinion, gold engraved pallet bridge. Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |