The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

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

LOT 603

Cornell Watch Co., San Francisco, No. 30161, made 1875 - 76.Fine and rare, sterling silver, hunting-cased watch.

USD 3,500 - 4,500

C. Four-body, massive, "bassine" by "Am. Watch Co. Waltham, Mass.", No. Z44, , polished, triple-hinged, front with a blank crest. D. White enamel with painted Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 18 size, gilt, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with screws, blued steel flat balance-spring.Signed on dial, case and movement, movement engraved "California Watch Co. San Francisco".Diam. 60 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

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

Notes

This company evolved from Newark Watch Co. In 1874, they re-located to San Francisco to employ cheap Chinese labor. However, the skilled employees went on strike and the company was forced to merge with California Watch Co.