The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 578
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., No. 206430, Series IV, circa 1875.Very fine, 18K gold, hunting-cased, keyless watch.
USD 2,300 - 2,800
Sold: USD 2,300
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets" triple-hinged by C.W. Mfg. Co., No. 57976, gold hinged cuvette over glazed gold bezel for viewing the movement. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute track with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk sub-seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, frosted gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, the top ones in screwed raised gold settings, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, adjusted, blued steel flat balance-spring,Reed's patented whiplash micrometric regulator.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 12 - 01 |