The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 74
Edward Howard & Co., Boston, Series I, No. 1013, made in 1858.Very fine and very rare, 18K gold, hunting-cased watch.
USD 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: USD 5,980
C. four-body, "bassine", by "J.M.H.", engine-turned covers and band, gold hinged cuvette with winding and setting apertures. D. white enamel, hand painted, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel, "Spade" hands. M. N size, frost gilt, skeletonized split full plate, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel flat balance spring, Reed's barrel with maintaining power patented on Nov 24, 1857.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-15 |
Good Slightly rusted |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |