The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 599
Lancaster Pa Watch Co., Lancaster, Pa., No. 170297, "West End" Grade, made 1878-79.Fine and very rare, silver, hunting-cased, keyless watch with a 24 hour dial.
USD 1,800 - 2,200
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets" by Keystone, No. 301386, engraved and engine turned, silver hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Arabic numerals, outer minute track, inner five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk sub-seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands.M. 18 size, frosted gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel flat balance spring, lever-set.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 56 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |