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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 76

E. Howard & Co., Boston, Series VIII, No. 307292, circa 1887.Fine, 14K gold, keyless watch with special dial.

USD 3,500 - 4,000

C. three-body, "bassine et filets", by "E.H.& Co", engine-turned back centered with initials, reeded band, hinged bezel and cuvette. D. white enamel, upright gold Arabic numerals, outer gold paillon dot minute divisions, the border decorated with paillons and painted flowers, center painted with garland of flowers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened and spotted, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, "dear" grade, straightline calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 55.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-14

Good

Damaged
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-22-01

Good

Later original

HANDS Original

Notes

It is very rare to find Howard watches featuring multicolored painted dials.On September 6, 1887, Howard patented one more component of his grading system, the "dear", which indicated "watch movements adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and position", the highest possible grade.