AUCTION : 1017

Lot#: 1118

DESCRIPTION: E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., a silver cased series III pocket watch, N size, 15 jewels, key wind and set, adjusted gilt plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws, Reeds patent barrel with maintaining power and Geneva stops in a Margot Bros. silver, engine turned hunting case, and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued and polished steel spade hands, serial #15249, c1865
CONDITION: CASE: Tarnish; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning nearly worn smooth; Front cover with gap at band when closed; Bow worn. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: minor oxide, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Minor spotting; Very dirty, oily. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, gummy, good staff, escapement functional.
ESTIMATE: $450 - $650
PRICE SOLD: $600

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