The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 574
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., No. 34530, Series IV, circa 1862.Very fine, 18K gold watch in an unusual case.
USD 2,500 - 3,000
Sold: USD 2,300
C. Four-body, drum-type, by N.G.W.&S., No. 1339, spring-loaded en-gine turned back cover, gold hinged cuvette with winding/setting apertures and peripheral engine turning, knurled bezels and band.D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute track, sunk sub-seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, frosted gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel flat balance spring, Reed's patented whiplash micrometric regulator.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 12 - 01 |