The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 79
E. Howard & Co. Boston, Series IV, No. 63861, circa 1870.Fine, 14K gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch.
USD 1,500 - 1,800
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", by Keystone, engine-turned covers, monogrammed front, hinged cuvette D. white enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands M. L size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened, "horse" grade, 15 jewels most in gold settings, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel flat balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulato.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 52 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 |