#22 • E Howard & Co, pendant watch, Series VI, 14K HC w/replaced front lid

Part of 260205 - "Every Second Counts" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - January 29 - February 5 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $900.00

Status: Sold

LPW - E. Howard & Co, Boston, Series VI, 15J, G-S (just over 6S), 14K gold original E.H. & Co. HC by Roy with gold-filled replacement front lid taken from an unrelated Dueber case, band and rear have original black enamel, gold-filled replacement front lid has been painted black in a crude attempt to mimic the look of original finish, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, umbrella-style hands, SW-shifting-LS, nickel damascene, s#104785. Gross weight of assembled watch 35.1 dwt (54.6 g). CONDITION: Mvt: Ticking but stopping occasionally, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered fine to micro-fine scratches; visible portion of dial with scratches and scrapes to upper perimeter; poor minute hand with finish loss and bends, fine seconds-hand with mild bend, excellent hour hand; case front lid is a non-original gold-filled replacement taken from an unrelated Dueber case and has been painted black in a crude attempt to mimic enamel finish of other case components, case front dented at center and with some areas of black paint loss, original portion of case shows light wear, areas of enamel loss at lower edge of rear and lower-right edge of rear; tight bow, crown shows light wear; ill-fitting glass crystal looks to have once been held by an abundance of glue but is currently loose and falling out freely. Estimate: $1,200 - $1,400 JH-77283