AMERICAN WATCH CO., WALTHAM [ American Watch Co., 沃爾瑟姆] | A GOLD HUNTING CASED KEYLESS LEVER CHRONOGRAPH WATCH WITH ENAMEL AND DIAMOND-SET AMERICAN AND NAVAL FLAGS CIRCA 1887, MODEL 1874, NO. 2809948 [ 黃金精密計時懷錶飾畫琺瑯及鑲鑽石美國及海軍旗幟圖案，年份約1887，型號1874，編號2809948]
AMERICAN WATCH CO., WALTHAM
[ American Watch Co., 沃爾瑟姆]
A GOLD HUNTING CASED KEYLESS LEVER CHRONOGRAPH WATCH WITH ENAMEL AND DIAMOND-SET AMERICAN AND NAVAL FLAGS
CIRCA 1887, MODEL 1874, NO. 2809948
[ 黃金精密計時懷錶飾畫琺瑯及鑲鑽石美國及海軍旗幟圖案，年份約1887，型號1874，編號2809948]
• Movement: 14 size, nickel ¾ plate lever movement, 15 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, the chronograph mechanism partially visible to the backplate, engraved Pat. Sept 28.80 Eng Pat No.3224 , S afety Pinion, signed and numbered A.W. Co. Waltham, Mass, 2809948
• Dial: white enamel, black Arabic numerals, outer chronograph seconds and red numerals, subsidiary seconds at six, blued steel hands, signed Am. Watch Co, Waltham
• Case: 18ct gold, ornately engraved with scroll and foliage decoration, the front with diamond and enamel American naval Admiral's flag, the back with the early 13 star American flag and scroll with the motto 'our country right or wrong ', inside case back engraved J. Frederick Hellweg, from Mother USN, 1900 and numbered 2809948, the cuvette with applied tintype image of three generations of ladies , inside cuvette engraved Made by J. S. MacDonald, Baltimore and numbered 2809948 & 279
diameter 52mm
To view shipping calculator, please click hereAMERICAN WATCH CO., WALTHAM [ American Watch Co., 沃爾瑟姆] | A GOLD HUNTING CASED KEYLESS LEVER CHRONOGRAPH WATCH WITH ENAMEL AND DIAMOND-SET AMERICAN AND NAVAL FLAGS CIRCA 1887, MODEL 1874, NO. 2809948 [ 黃金精密計時懷錶飾畫琺瑯及鑲鑽石美國及海軍旗幟圖案，年份約1887，型號1874，編號2809948] AMERICAN WATCH CO., WALTHAM [ American Watch Co., 沃爾瑟姆] | A GOLD HUNTING CASED KEYLESS LEVER CHRONOGRAPH WATCH WITH ENAMEL AND DIAMOND-SET AMERICAN AND NAVAL FLAGS CIRCA 1887, MODEL 1874, NO. 2809948 [ 黃金精密計時懷錶飾畫琺瑯及鑲鑽石美國及海軍旗幟圖案，年份約1887，型號1874，編號2809948]
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Estimate:
8,000 - 12,000 CHF Lot sold:
8,125
CHF AMERICAN WATCH CO., WALTHAM
[ American Watch Co., 沃爾瑟姆]
A GOLD HUNTING CASED KEYLESS LEVER CHRONOGRAPH WATCH WITH ENAMEL AND DIAMOND-SET AMERICAN AND NAVAL FLAGS
CIRCA 1887, MODEL 1874, NO. 2809948
[ 黃金精密計時懷錶飾畫琺瑯及鑲鑽石美國及海軍旗幟圖案，年份約1887，型號1874，編號2809948]
• Movement: 14 size, nickel ¾ plate lever movement, 15 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, the chronograph mechanism partially visible to the backplate, engraved Pat. Sept 28.80 Eng Pat No.3224 , S afety Pinion, signed and numbered A.W. Co. Waltham, Mass, 2809948
• Dial: white enamel, black Arabic numerals, outer chronograph seconds and red numerals, subsidiary seconds at six, blued steel hands, signed Am. Watch Co, Waltham
• Case: 18ct gold, ornately engraved with scroll and foliage decoration, the front with diamond and enamel American naval Admiral's flag, the back with the early 13 star American flag and scroll with the motto 'our country right or wrong ', inside case back engraved J. Frederick Hellweg, from Mother USN, 1900 and numbered 2809948, the cuvette with applied tintype image of three generations of ladies , inside cuvette engraved Made by J. S. MacDonald, Baltimore and numbered 2809948 & 279
diameter 52mm
To view shipping calculator, please click here Condition report
Movement: running at the time of cataloguing but the chronograph button does not appear to engage or function
Dial: the dial appears in good order with no visible cracks.
Case: there are some scratches to the enamel case back over the 'our country right or wrong' text. Overall the case is in good order with no dents and with crisp engraving
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The online condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance purposes only. The images of the lot also form part of the online condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Any reference to condition in the online condition report does not amount to a full description of condition. The online condition report may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the online condition report of the lot or shown in the online images of the lot (for example, the online condition report may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome). Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. The online condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the online condition report is a statement of subjective, qualified opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's (for example, information regarding colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's). Please also note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. In addition, certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot (for example, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades). For these reasons, the online condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. Prospective buyers should also refer to the Buying at Auction guide which includes important notices concerning the type of property in this sale. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species. Please be advised that wristbands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS (ONLINE ONLY). J. Frederick Hellweg was awarded the Navy Cross in 1918 and eventually Retired as Rear Admiral.
While much controversy surrounds the true identity of the designer of the original American Flag, the 13 stars arranged in the pattern seen here remains one of the most recognizable. Francis Hopkinson, a U.S. Congressman, initially designed this flag around 1777. The Navy primarily used this particular flag design for practicality purposes between 1850 and 1916. The decreased number of stars meant that they could be larger and more recognizable by other ships across longer distances.
