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New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 77
E. Howard & Co. Boston, Series IV, No.30653, circa 1862.Fine, 18K gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch.
USD 3,000 - 3,500
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", by "E.H. & Co", engine-turned covers with vermicelli borders, front with a shield, reeded edges of the band, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened with sunburst pattern, 15 jewels in screwed settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flatbalance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial painted also with the patent date: Feb. 4th 1868.Diam. 56.6 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-14 |
Good Damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |