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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 86

E. Howard & Co. Boston, Series IV, No. 38749, circa 1862.Very fine, 18K gold, hunting-cased watch.

USD 2,000 - 2,500

C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "W.H.H. & Co.", engine-turned covers, front centered by a shield, reeded band, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border and apertures for winding and setting, D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, adjusted to heat and cold, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel flat balance springswan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial painted with "Pat Feb. 4th 1868.".Diam. 55 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-15

Good

Slightly rusted

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original