The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 704
Hamilton Brotherhood BallBall & Co., Cleveland, "Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers", No. 14107 by Hamilton Watch Co. Produced circa 1895.Fine, yellow gold-filled, Railroad Brotherhood watch.
USD 6,500 - 8,500
C. Three-piece, display, screw back and bezel. D. White enamel, double-sunk with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Ball's patented pierced "Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, lever-set, damascened, 17 jewels, the top ones in screwed gold settings, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, Ball's patented (Pat. No. 565955) whiplash micrometric regulator, safety pinin.Signed on dial and movement, both also signed "B of LE".Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 12 - 01 |