The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

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

LOT 544

Illinois Watch Co., No. 1282933, "Bunn Special", circa 1891.Fine, almost mint-condition, 14K yellow gold, hunting-cased, keyless watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets" by "A.W. Co.", No. 12412, back centered with engraving of a house by a lake, scrolling frame, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette engraved "1891". D. White enamel with painted Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk sub-seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, two-tone, full plate, damascened and gold washed in the center, 21 jewels, the top ones in screwed gold settings, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with god screws, adjusted, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, Chalmer's (No. 269,385) patented micrometer regulator, safety pinion.Signed on the dial and movement. Movement also engraved "Bunn Special".Diam. 53 mm.