The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 584
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., No. 700720, Series XII, circa 1895.Very fine and exceptionally rare, 14K gold, keyless watch with an unusually decorated movement.
USD 8,500 - 10,000
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", by B.W.C. Co., No. 749610, monogrammed back, vermicelli band, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, double sunk, Arabic numerals, outer minute track with red and black Arabic five-minute markers, sunk sub-seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. L size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, elaborately damascened, 21 jewels in gold raised settings, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel flat balance spring, patented center pinin (No. 530345), Reed's patented whiplash micrometric regulator.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 13 - 01 |