The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

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

LOT 703

Waltham Brotherhood BallThe Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, "Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen", "Official Standard", No. B 225065 by Waltham, circa 1913.Fine, gold-filled, Railroad Brotherhood watch.

USD 4,000 - 5,000

C. Three-piece, "bassine", screw back and bezel, by "Keystone" using J. Boss patent, back engraved with "B of R T" logo. D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split patented plate, damascened, 17 jewels, the top ones in screwed raised gold settings, gold center wheel, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws adjusted to 5 positions, blued steel Breguebalance spring, Ball's patented (Pat. No. 565955) whiplash micrometer regulator, lever-set.Signed on dial, case (Ball Model) and movement, dial and movement also signed "Trademark B of R T".Diam. 50 mm.


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Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 17 - 01

Notes

B of RTThe Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen was founded in June 1883 in Oneonta, New York. At the time, rail workers earned just over $1.00 daily while working in one of the most dangerous environments. An estimated 70% of all train crews could expect some type of injury within five years. Therefore, rail workers formed an association to provide death benefits (at the time, the sum was $300). The Brotherhood of Trainmen affirms its intention of establishing mutual confidence and harmonious relations. Is rules of conduct, as well as the rules of the Conductors' Order are mandatory. To disobey, is at the risk of membership