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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 89

E. Howard & Co. Boston, Series IV, No. 44538, circa 1865.Fine, 14K gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch.

USD 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: USD 2,300

C. four-body, massive "Empire" polished with box hinges. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted to heat and cold, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Case punched with maker's trademark depicting a squirrelDiam. 52.7 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

It is very rare to find a Howard watch in such a massive box-hinged case.