The Art of American Horology & Colle...

New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 73

Edward Howard & Co., Boston, Series II, No. 2038, made in 1860.Very fine and rare, 18K gold, hunting-cased watch.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 5,290

C. four-body, "bassine", by "C.J. & Bro", polished covers, reeded bezels, knurled band, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, hand painted, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel, "Spade" hands with polished faces. M. N size, gilt brass 3/4 split plate, 15 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, Mershon's micrometric regulator patented on April 26, 1859. Reed'sarrel with maintaining power patented on Nov 24, 1857.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 54 mm.


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Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-14

Good

Damaged
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Knurling-similarly to thread rolling-is a metal technique for making among others reeded bands. Under pressure, a knurling tool creates a surface pattern by way of metal displacement. These operations are usually carried out on a lathe, with a cutting fluid used for lubrication and cooling.