The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 721
Ball & Co., Cleveland, Ohio, "B of LF", made by Waltham, No. 7777425, "Queen" Grade, circa 1906.Fine and very rare, 14K gold and enamel, keyless, pendant, Brotherhood watch.
USD 1,800 - 2,300
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets" by C.W. Mfg. Co., No. 121344, back with translucent dark blue enamel over sunburst engine turning with gold paillon stars, center with gold paillon fleur-de-lis. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Ball patented (No. 2702 of Aug 15, 1893) hands. M. O size, 3/4 split plate damascened in circular pattern (patented by Ball), 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balancepring, gold center wheel, pendant set.Signed on dial and movement, dial also signed by Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.Diam. 35 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 8 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |