DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., series I pocket watch, 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance in a 14 karat, rose gold, hinged back and bezel, open face case and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #880, 49mm, 96.1g TW, c1860.
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Shallow dents; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Rear cover and hinge professionally repaired; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, very light, dial center and 7:00; Repaired loss below seconds bit. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Minor spotting and a few specks of verdigris; Balance endstone setting incorrectly oriented; Bright work with minor scratches and a few specks of oxide; Added case screw. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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