Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Ball (Hamilton) "999B" Railroad Watch, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, No. 1B17157, enamel Arabic numeral dial with sunk seconds marked Ball, Official RR Standard, Cleveland, 21-jewel, damascened nickel movement marked Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, Ohio, Official Standard, Adjusted 6 Positions, 999B 21 Jewels, in a stirrup bow 10kt gold-filled J. Boss case marked in part Ball Official RR Standard, dia. 50 mm.
Estimate $400-600
Watch is currently running. Dial hairlines. Wear to case engraving with minor dings and scratches but no brassing present.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Cleveland, LancasterJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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