$5,750
Elgin National Watch Co. , Ill., U.S.A., Model 8, "Father Time", No, 15394769, circa 1910.Fine, silver keyless Railroad Grade deck watch with 40-hour windingindicator and freesprung balance. three-body, massive, "bassine" by Dueber, polished, hinged bezel, hinged cuvette, inside "Sunburst" decoration. 18 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened, 21 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted to 5 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance witgold screws, blued steel freesprung Breguet balance spring, gold center wheel, safety barrel.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 63.3 mm. Notes "Father Time" watches with oversized dials and cases are very rare.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-11-28
