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New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 80
Howard & Co. Boston, Series VIII, No. 303053, circa 1884.Fine, 14K gold, keyless watch with a special dial.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: USD 2,300
C. three-body, "bassine et filets" with hinged bezel, reeded band, hinged cuvette with inscription. D. hand-painted, white enamel, instead of numerals letters "CARADOCS. REES.", outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold raised screwed settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator, egraved balance cock.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 55.9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-15 |
Good Slightly rusted |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |