The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002

LOT 576

E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., No. 53296, Series V, circa 1865.Fine and extremely rare, 18K gold, hunting-cased, keyless watch with an unusual escapement and a black dial.

USD 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: USD 5,405

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", by "E.T.", No. 16970, engine turned covers with floral border, gold hinged cuvette with inscription and engine turned ring. D. Black on white background, radial Arabic numerals cut from the black layer, outer minute track, sunk sub-seconds. Gold "Spade" hands. M. L size, frosted gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, straight line Cole resilient lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel flat balance spring.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 52 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 17 - 01

Notes

Black dials on Howard watches are very rare, especially with Arabic numerals. Additionally, this watch employs a rare Cole escapement, eliminating the necessity of banking pins.For patent, see the back of the catalogue.