The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 712
Waltham Brotherhood BallThe Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, Ohio, No. B 217137, "Order of Railway Conductor Standard" by Waltham, circa 1910.Fine, yellow gold-filled, Railroad Brotherhood watch.
USD 4,500 - 5,500
C. Three-piece, "bassine" by "B & B", Royal model, polished, screwed bezel, engine-turned back. D. White enamel with bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk sub-seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened with circular pattern, 19 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 Breguet balance-spring.Signed on dial, case (Ball Model) and movement, dial and movement also signed "Trademark O of RC Standard".Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |