#187 • GP Reed, Boston, w/winding indicator, serial #206, rare maker

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $3,100.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

APW - G.P. Reed, Boston, with 54 hour winding indicator, 15J, approximately 19S (45.5mm dial diameter), modified gold-filled OF recase, white enamel SS dial, KWKS (key not included with this lot), lever escapement, umbrella and spade hour and minute hands, seconds-hand with combination blued and gold finish, gilt mvt, s#206. A good looking movement and dial from this rare independent maker, based on known examples it is believed that George P. Reed produced somewhere between 350 and 400 watches in total. Reed's production is notable among American horology for including a number of watches with interesting complications such as winding indicator display, spring detent escapements, and calendar watches. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good wining indicator function, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some small bits of mild haze in areas, few small surface spots; dial with hls at 4; nearly mint hour hand and seconds-hand, fine-plus minute hand with patch of oxide to umbrella portion; case has been modified with keyholes drilled in cuvette to accommodate the present mvt, case shows very light wear, mild ding to upper-right shoulder of rear, reduced engine turning detail; tight bow, crown shows light wear; glass crystal with edge chip at lower-left, scattered surface scratches and nicks. Estimate: $4,000 - $8,000 JH-79679