The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 661
Elgin National Watch Co., No. 2296611, "H.H. Taylor", Grade 288, "Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers", circa 1887.Fine, yellow gold-filled, keyless, Railroad Brotherhood watch.
USD 4,500 - 5,500
C. Three-piece, "bassine" by "Dueber", screw bezel and back, engine-turned. D. Cream-colored and white enamel, double-sunk with gold Roman numerals, outer minute track, inner cream-colored circle with colored picture of a locomotive and coal wagon, subsi-diary seconds with gold initials BLE and a locomotive whistle. Blued steel "Tulip"-style hands. M. 18 size, gilt, full plate, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, adjusted, blued steel Breguebalance-spring, Moseley and Hunter micrometric regulator, engraved balance cock, safety pinion, pendant-set.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 - 13 - 01 |