Tuesday 13 December 2011

Masonic watch




This watch is expected to sell for £1,000 at Christie's in New York on December 16.

Here is the catalogue description

American Waltham Watch. A Fine And Rare 14 Gold Hunter Case Keyless Lever Masonic Pocket Watch With Enamel Odd Fellows Dial
Signed American Waltham Watch Co., Appleton, Tracy & Co. Model, Made For E. A. Sutter, Abilene Kansas, Movement No. 4'708'179, Case No. 4'849'147, Circa 1892
Size 18 full-plate gilt-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, gold cuvette, white enamel dial, Odd Fellows symbols for numerals, sunken subsidiary seconds dial, circular Keystone engine-turned case, plain medallion to the front, engraved scroll motif to both rims and band, dial signed, movement signed for Railroad inspector
53mm diam.
American Waltham Watch Co.

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