The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

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

LOT 508

American Waltham Watch Co., No. 6500777, Model 1888, "A.W. Co." Grade, circa 1893.Very fine and rare, 14K gold, hunting-case, keyless, Railroad Gra-de watch with a special "Runic" dial.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", triple-hinged, engine turned, ree-ded band, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, radial "Twig" Ara-bic numerals, outer gold paillon minute ring, stylized flowerin the center, recessed sub-seconds. Blued steel, "Spade" hands.M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascening in a variety of patterns, 15 jewels in gold raised screwed settings, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, cam-type micrometric regulator, pendant set. Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 53 mm.