502 lots

LOT 81

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

E. Howard & Co. Boston, Series IV, No. 206973, circa 1885.Very fine, 14K gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch.

C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "Roy", engine-turned covers, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds . Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels most in gold screwed settings, adjusted to heat and cold, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel flat balance spring, engraved balance cock.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 56.8 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 82

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

E. Howard & Co. Boston, Series IV, No. 224181, circa 1880.Fine, 14K gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch.

C. four-body, "bassine et filets", by "E.H & Co", engine-turned covers, front centered by a shield, reeded band, hinged cuvette with inner "sunburst" decoration. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted to heat and cold, "horse" grade, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation baance with gold screws and blued steel flat balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 55.3 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,200 - 2,500

LOT 83

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

E. Howard & Co. Boston, Series IV, No. 223819, circa 1880.Fine, gold-filled and keyless, hunting-cased watch.

C. four-body "bassine et filets", by "E.H. & Co", engine-turned covers, front centered with a shield, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette with inner damascening over glazed cover to view the movement. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, "dear" grade, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallc compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel flat balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 54.2 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,200 - 3,000

Sold: USD 2,530

LOT 84

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

Howard & Co. Boston, Series I, No. 465, made in 1858.Fine and very rare, gold, hunting-cased watch.

C. four-body, "bassine" by "B & M.C", No. 465, covers with reeded edges, engine-turned band, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border and apertures for winding and setting. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. N size, gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic three-arm steel balance, blued steel flat balance spring, engraved balance cock.Signed on the dial and movement. Movement engraved "Reed's Patent. Nov. 24.1857."Diam. 53.6 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 5,750

LOT 85

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

E. Howard & Co. Boston, Series III, No. 9790, circa 1862.Fine, 18K gold, hunting-cased pocket watch.

C. four-body, "bassine" by "H.B & Co.", covers engraved with foliage pattern centered by vinigates with a sailboat and a village, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border, apertures for winding and setting and an inscription. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Straight Breguet" hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, egraved balance cock.Engraved, "Reed's. Patent Nov. 24. 1857".Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: USD 3,450

LOT 86

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

E. Howard & Co. Boston, Series IV, No. 38749, circa 1862.Very fine, 18K gold, hunting-cased watch.

C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "W.H.H. & Co.", engine-turned covers, front centered by a shield, reeded band, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border and apertures for winding and setting, D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, adjusted to heat and cold, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel flat balance springswan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial painted with "Pat Feb. 4th 1868.".Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 87

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

E. Howard & Co. Boston., Series IV, No. 49999, circa 1869.Fine, 14K gold, keyless watch with unusual dial.

C. three-body, "Empire", triple hinged, engine-turned bezel and back, gold cuvette with inscription. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds, signed in unusual way at 9 o'clock, sunk subsidiary seconds at 3 o'clock. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance sprin.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: USD 3,220

LOT 88

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

E. Howard & Co. Boston, Series IV, No. 204043, circa 1875.Fine, 14K gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch.

C. four-body , "bassine et filets" by "C.W. MFG. Co.", engine-turned covers, hinged cuvette with inscription, reverse with "sunburst" damascening. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels in gold screwed settings, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel flat balance spring.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 53.5 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 89

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

E. Howard & Co. Boston, Series IV, No. 44538, circa 1865.Fine, 14K gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch.

C. four-body, massive "Empire" polished with box hinges. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted to heat and cold, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Case punched with maker's trademark depicting a squirrelDiam. 52.7 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: USD 2,300

LOT 90

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

Howard & Co. Boston, Series IV, No. 42779, circa 1865.Fine, 18K gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch.

C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "C & AP", polished covers with reeded edges, front monogrammed, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border, aperture for setting and inscription "1876". D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, engrved balance cock.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 54.3 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

LOT 91

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

E. Howard Watch Co., Boston, by Keystone, No. 956744, circa 1905.Fine, 14K gold, keyless hunting-cased watch.

C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "The K.W.C. Co." engine-turned covers, front cover centered by a shield, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette with engine-turned border. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Light Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened in repeated square pattern, 17 jewels most in gold settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compenstion balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 50.3 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

LOT 92

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

E. Howard Watch Co., Boston, U.S.A., No. 1138721, circa 1912.Fine and elegant, 14K gold, keyless, dress watch.

C. two-body "consular" by "The K.W.C. Co.", polished, back cover with engine-turned ring inside. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Light Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 10 size, nickel, bridge caliber, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, adjusted, straight line lever escapement with cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Movement engraved "Pat'd''.Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 350 - 500

LOT 93

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

E. Howard Watch Co., Boston, U.S.A., by Keystone, No. 1275816, circa 1915.Very fine and elegant, 14K gold, keyless dress watch.

C. three-body "bassine", by Keystone, polished, gold hinged cuvette with circular engine-turned border. D. white enamel with bold Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet/Howard hands. M. 10 size, nickel, bridge caliber, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, adjusted to temperature and 3 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, spring-loaded micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Movement also engraved "Pat'd'12".Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 350 - 500

Sold: USD 460

LOT 94

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

E. Howard Watch Co., Boston., U.S.A., by Keystone, No. 1296945, circa 1915.Fine, 14K gold, keyless dress watch.

C. three-body with hinged bezel, Keystone, polished, gold hinged cuvette with engine-turned border. D. white enamel, bold Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet/Howard hands. M. 10 size, bridge caliber, damascened, 17 jewels, adjusted to temperature and 3 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Movement also engraved "Pat'd'12". Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 350 - 500

Sold: USD 518

LOT 95

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

E. Howard & Co. Boston, by Keystone, No. 1276645, circa 1915.Very fine and elegant, 14K gold, keyless dress watch.

C. three-body by Keystone with hinged bezel, polished, gold hinged cuvette with engine-turned border. D. white enamel, bold Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet/Howard hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge caliber, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, adjusted to temperature and 3 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, spring-loaded micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Movement also engraved "Pat'd'12".Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 350 - 500

Sold: USD 403

LOT 96

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

Howard Watch Co., Boston, U.S.A., No. 198, circa 1912.Extremely fine and rare, 18K gold, keyless watch. Accompanied by original mahogany fitted box, original outer card box, extra mainspring, crystal and certificate.

C. three-body, "bassine" by Keystone, polished, hinged bezel and back, gold hinged cuvette with engine-turned border and inscription. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Parallel Spade" hands. M. 16 size, frost gilt, bridge caliber, 23 blue sapphire jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature adjustment screws and platinum mean time screws, the arm with two gold friction fit eccentric adustment fixtures, freesprung blued steel Breguet balance spring, sapphire banking pins, gold train, wolf-tooth winding wheels.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Movement also engraved "Pat'd '05 '10".Diam. 51.5 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: USD 17,250

LOT 97

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

Edward Howard, Boston, No. 1103993 by Keystone, circa 1912.Very fine, 14K gold, keyless hunting-cased, watch in original mahogany fitted box and original certificate.

C. four-body, "bassine", polished, gold hinged cuvette with engine-turned border. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, double sunk, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge calibre, 23 jewels, "special adjustment", motor barrel, straight-line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, "swan-neck" micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case, movement and box.Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 2,200 - 2,700

Sold: USD 3,105

LOT 98

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

E. Howard Watch Co., Boston, U.S.A., No. 152, circa 1912.Extremely fine and rare, 18K gold, keyless watch.

C. three-body, "bassine" by Keystone, polished, hinged bezel and back, gold hinged cuvette with engine-turned border and inscription. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Parallel Spade" hands. M. 16 size, frost gilt bridge caliber, 23 blue sapphire jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature adjustment screws and platinum mean time screws, the armS with two gold friction fit eccentric adustment fixtures, freesprung blued steel Breguet balance spring, sapphire banking pins, gold train, wolf-tooth winding wheels.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Movement also engraved "Pat'd '05 '10".Diam. 51.5 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 8,500 - 10,000

Sold: USD 9,545

LOT 99

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

E. Howard Watch Co., Boston, USA, Series 8, No. 1066946, by Keystone, circa 1910.Very fine and very rare, 14 and 24K gold, hunting-cased, keyless, made for special order watch, accompanied by a nugget-link chain terminating with a large nugget.

C. four-body, front and back covers entirely set with 24 carat nuggets, the front centered by five arm gold star, gold, hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute red Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel, "Spade" hands. M. 10 size, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with 14K gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, 23 jewels, adjusted to 5 positions, cold,eat and isochronism, 14K gold cap jewel plates, nickel train, spring-loaded, micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 5,750

LOT 100

The Art of American Horology & Colle... New York, Nov 28, 2001

E. Howard Watch Co, No. 1288360, by Keystone, case No. 7097, circa 1915.Very fine and probably unique, platinum, keyless, watch.

C. three-piece, back centered with applied, platinum monogram over vermicelli-type engraving, matte frame, reeded and engraved bezels, sapphire-set winding crown. D. sterling silver, two-tone, snap-on, stylized Arabic numerals on matte chapter, outer minute dot divisions on polished ring, matte center divided from the hour chapter by an engraved, polished ring, subsidiary seconds on polished ground, purpled steel "cathedral" hands. M. 10 size, series 8, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, straigt line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with 14K gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, 23 jewels, adjusted to 5 positions, cold, heat and isochronism, 14K gold cap jewel plates, nickel train, spring-loaded, micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 4,500 - 6,000

Sold: USD 5,175