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New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 101
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Series IV, No. 44508, circa 1880.Fine, 18K gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch.
USD 2,000 - 2,500
C. four-body, "bassine et filets" with stepped bezels by Brooklyn Watch Case Co., engine-turned covers with reeded edges, knurled band, hinged cuvette with engine-turned border. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Crescent" hands. M. N size, gilt, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, the top ones in gold raised screwed settings, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steellat balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement. Case punched "B.W.C. Co.", dial signed "Pat.Feb. 4th 1868".Diam. 54.6 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-10 |
Good Patinated |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |