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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 97

Edward Howard, Boston, No. 1103993 by Keystone, circa 1912.Very fine, 14K gold, keyless hunting-cased, watch in original mahogany fitted box and original certificate.

USD 2,200 - 2,700

Sold: USD 3,105

C. four-body, "bassine", polished, gold hinged cuvette with engine-turned border. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, double sunk, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge calibre, 23 jewels, "special adjustment", motor barrel, straight-line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, "swan-neck" micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case, movement and box.Diam. 50 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original