The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

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

LOT 547

Rockford Watch Co., Rockford, Illinois, No. 173062, Model 6, circa 1882.Fine and rare, almost mint-condition, 14K gold, keyless watch with a special dial.

USD 1,200 - 1,700

Sold: USD 1,265

C. Four-body, by B.W.C. Co., No. 135991, drum type, triple-hinged, spring-loaded bezel, back engraved and engine turned, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute track, recessed sub-seconds at 3 o'clock. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 18 size, frosted gilt, 11 jewels, lateral counterpoised lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, lever-set.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 53 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2 - 01

Notes

This is a very unusual dial especially made to utilize a hunting-case movement in an open-faced watch. The case is similar to that of a hunting-case watch in order to allow easy access to the setting lever.