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New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 72
E. Howard, Boston, K Series, No. 3011, circa 1861.Extremely rare and fine, silver, hunting-cased pocket watch.
USD 15,000 - 18,000
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned covers, reeded band, hinged silver cuvette with engine-turned ring around the border and winding and setting apertures. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel, Howard "Spade" hands with polished faces. M. K size, gilt brass 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement with divided lift, however most on the pallets, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel flat balancespring, engraved cock and escape bridge.Signed on the dial and movement. Movement engraved with Reed's patent Nov. 24, 1857.Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-14 |
Good Damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |