The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 81
E. Howard & Co. Boston, Series IV, No. 206973, circa 1885.Very fine, 14K gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch.
USD 1,500 - 2,000
C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "Roy", engine-turned covers, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds . Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels most in gold screwed settings, adjusted to heat and cold, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel flat balance spring, engraved balance cock.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 56.8 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-14 |
Good Damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-12 |
Good Worn |