The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 553
Rockford Watch Co., Rockford, Illinois, No. 744240, Model 7, circa 1908.Fine and very rare, 14K gold, keyless watch with an unusual dial.
USD 2,300 - 2,800
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", triple-hinged, back with star-and-shield decoration with vermicelli reserve, gold hinged cuvette.D. Light blue enamel, stylized purple and blue Arabic numerals, outer minute track, gold paillon frame around the signature, recessed sub-seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate elaborately damascened, 17 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, Reed's patented whiplash micrometric regulator.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 54 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-12--17-01 |
Good Worn Slightly spotted HANDS Original |