DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone), Waltham, Mass., series 0, 16 size, 23 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted to 5 positions, isochronism and temperature, straight line damascened, nickel bar movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, double roller, ruby banking pins, upper gold endstone settings and whiplash micrometric regulator in a yellow gold filled, hinged back and bezel, open face case with maker's details engraved on cuvette, and Arabic numeral, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and poker, serial #1155968, c1913.
CONDITION:
CASE: Dimple, back; Dings; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on cuvette; Gold filled with minor localized brassing; back cover hinge with split; Crystal with minor scratches; Crown worn. DIAL: Hairlines and with minor flaking near center; Chip in enamel near setting lever; Scratches minor to dial. HANDS: Small spots of discoloration. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches, scuff on plate; Bright work with scattered specks of oxide; Minor haze; Minor loss to blacking in engraving. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$350
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