DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., a series V gold pocket watch, L size, 15 jewels, stem wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and whiplash micrometric regulator in an 18 karat, reeded edge, engine turned hunting case and Roman numeral, outer black 5-minute markers, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel umbrella hands, serial #52918, 122.8g TW, c1870.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dents; Minor waves; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Polishing marks; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning worn smooth; Bow worn; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, very light, 1:00 to center, center to seconds bit, 5:00. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and fine scratches on plate; Bright work with minor oxide; Balance endstone setting below surface of balance cock; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$1300
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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