Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 10, 2013
LOT 359
E . HOWARD & CO HUNTING CASE YELLOW GOLD E. Howard & Co., Boston, No. 205241, case No. 9720, Series IV. Made circa 1883. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, hunting-cased, keyless pocket watch.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
HKD 15,000 - 23,000 / CHF 1,900 - 2,900
Sold: USD 2,500
C. Four-body, the front and back with foliate and crest engravings, reeded borders to the band. Hinged gold cuvette with dedication. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring with 5-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel crescent hands. M. Cal. N size, nickel, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, most in raised screwed gold settings, straight-line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator. Dial and movement signed, case signed D & Co.. DIAM. 56 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-24-01 |
Good Slightly chipped HANDS Original |