The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 714
Hamilton Brotherhood BallThe Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, No. 28558, "Official Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen Standard" by Hamilton, circa 1903.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Brotherhood watch.
USD 4,300 - 5,300
C. Three-piece, "bassine" by "Keystone", polished, screwed bezel and back. D. White enamel with bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk sub-seconds. Blued steel Ball's patented "Pierced Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened in circular pattern, 17 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, adjusted, blued steel Breguet balance spring, Ball's patented micrometric regulator, safetyinion.Signed on dial, case (Ball Model) and movement, dial also signed "Trademark B of L F Standard".Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 51 - 01 |