The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 78
E. Howard & Co. Boston, Series IV, No. 209013, case marked "E. H. & Co.", circa 1875.Fine, 14K, keyless, hunting-cased watch.
USD 1,800 - 2,200
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", monogrammed covers, hinged cuvette with inner "Sunburst" damascening over glazed bezel to view the movement. D. white enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened, 15 jewels most in gold screwed settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, san-neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 54.2 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |