$2,300
The Red WalthamAmerican Waltham Watch Co. , No. 7068029, Model 1888, "Royal" Grade, circa 1895.Fine and rare, 14K gold, keyless watch with an unusual dial. Four-body, "bassine" polished with engraved initials on the back, gold hinged cuvette. Dark red translucent enamel over engine turning, gold paillon Arabic numerals, outer gold paillon dot track, pressed sub-seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate damascened in a variety of different patterns, 17 jewels in flush screwed settings, straight line lever escapement, cut-bime-tallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, Church type II patentedNo. 484,176) micrometric regulator, pen-dant set.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 50 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-12-04
