The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 571
Horse Race WinnerElgin, No. 896429, Model 3, Grade 2, circa 1880.Fine and rare, multicolored gold, hunting-cased, keyless watch.
USD 3,200 - 3,700
C. Four-body, drum-type No. 7103, triple-hinged, back with applied rose gold racing horse on applied green gold lawn, a fence and tower behind with engraved number "137 3/4", borders with applied gold acanthus leaves, gold hinged cuvette over glazed gold bezel for viewing the movement. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. 16 size, frosted gilt, 3/4 split plate, 15 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cu-bimetallic com-pensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, lever-set. Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |