The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 727
American Waltham Watch Co., 871163, Model 1872, "A.W. Co." Grade, made in January 1879.Very fine and rare,14K gold, hunting-cased, keyless A1 quality pocket watch.
USD 6,000 - 8,000
Sold: USD 5,175
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", bezels and band chased and engraved with foliage, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute track with five-minute Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4-plate, 21 jewels in gold settings, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and poising wings at the arm, blued steel Breguet balance spring, Fogg patented micrometric regulator, safety pinon, lever-set.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 52 m|M|
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 8 - 01 |