Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 13, 2012
LOT 206
WALTHAM FANCY DIAL YELLOW GOLD American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., No. 7821466, P.S. Bartlett Grade, circa 1895. Fine, 14K yellow gold, hunting-cased, keyless watch with an elaborate fancy dial. To be sold without reserve
USD 1,000 - 1,500
EUR 850 - 1,200
Sold: USD 1,000
C. Four-body, bassine et fi lets by BWCCo, engine-turned covers, engraved band, hinged gold cuvette. D. Off-white and pink, gold paillon radial Arabic numerals, outer gold dot minute ring, gold paillon design in the center, subsidiary seconds with gold paillon design. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened, 17 jewels, the top ones in screwed settings, lateral lever escapement, cut bietallic compensation balance, ad-justed, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, Church type I patented (No. 312,253) micrometric regulator, safety pinion. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-19 |
Good Dent(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-70-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |