Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Ball (Hamilton) Railroad Standard "999" and Four Other Open-face Watches, Cleveland, Ohio, No. 486239, enamel double sunk dial marked in part Official RR Standard, Ball & Co., Cleveland, 17-jewel, damascened nickel movement marked 999, 17 Jewels, Official RR Standard, Adjusted, Double Roller, The Ball Watch Co. Cleveland, in a swing-ring, gold-filled case; a Hamilton "910" in a gold-filled Hamilton case; and three 17-jewel movements in non-gold cases, dia. 47 to 58 mm.
Estimate $300-500
Two of the non-gold watches not ticking, one with no crystal and stained and chipped dial.
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.
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Ball & Co., ClevelandJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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