The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 666
Elgin National Watch Co., No. 23870334, Grade 387, circa 1920.Fine, 25-year yellow gold-filled, keyless watch with an unusual "White Steamer" dial.
USD 1,800 - 2,300
C. Four-body by "Crescent", triple-hinged, "demi-bassine", engine turned pattern on back, reeded band, polished cuvette. D. White enamel, letters "WHITE STEAMER" instead of numerals, outer line encircled minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade"hands. M. 16 size, nickel, half-plate, damascened in wavy patterns, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, Moseley and Hunter patented (No. 157,021) micrometic regulator.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 52m|M|
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |