$1,265
Rockford Watch Co. , Rockford, Illinois, No. 173062, Model 6, circa 1882.Fine and rare, almost mint-condition, 14K gold, keyless watch with a special dial. Co., No. 135991, drum type, triple-hinged, spring-loaded bezel, back engraved and engine turned, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roma 18 size, frosted gilt, 11 jewels, lateral counterpoised lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, lever-set.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 53 mm. Notes This is a very unusual dial especially made to utilize a hunting-case movement in an open-faced watch. The case is similar to that of a hunting-case watch in order to allow easy access to the setting lever.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-12-04
