The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 591
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., No. 1488, Series I, made in 1858.Fine and very rare, silver, hunting-cased watch.
USD 3,500 - 4,500
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets" by "MB", No. 1178, engine turned, knurled band, hinged cuvette engine turned on the outermost and with apertures for winding and setting. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "American Spade" hands. M. N size (42.5 mm), gilt, split full plate, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compen-sation balance with blued steel flat balance spring, engraved balance cock.Signed on dial and movement, movement engraved "Reed's Patent. Nov. 24.1857."Diam. 53.8 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 15 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 12 - 01 |