The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 461
E. Howard & Co., Boston, No. 64934, Series V, circa 1868.Fine and rare, 14K gold, keyless watch with an unusual case and dial.
USD 3,000 - 3,500
C. Four-body, "bassine" with extended band, triple-hinged by E.H. & Co., No. 125299, very finely engraved with repeated flower pattern simulating elaborate engine turning, gold hinged cuvette. D. Gold with champlevé blue Arabic numerals and champlevé black outer minute track. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. L size, nickel, 3/4 plate, damascened in straight and wavy pattern, 15 jewels in raised gold settings, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Bregut balance spring, Reed's whiplash micrometric regulator.Signed on movement, case signed E.H. & Co.Diam. 54 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |