$1,495
Hamilton Watch Co. , Grade 985, No. 1257506, circa 1916.Fine, 14K gold, keyless, hunting-cased pendant watch. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "Solidarity", engine-turned covers, front with shield, reeded band, hinged cuvette with inner "Sunburst" decoration. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Black "Pointer Spade" hands 0 size, nickel, bridge caliber, damascened, 19 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, gold wheel train, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance sprig, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 35 mm. Notes This watch is a rare example of an American-made lady's watch with a Railroad type dial.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-11-28
