#194 • E Howard & Co, very heavy 18K HC w/RR presentation, Series IV

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

High bid $6,700.00

Status: Available

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

APW - E. Howard & Co, Boston, Series IV, 15J, N-S (just over 19S), very heavy 18K gold original HC with "M.S" in cameo and eagle in cameo, attractive engraving detail, gold cuvette engraved "Presented to Capt. S.W. Ashmead By the Employees of the K.P.R.W.Co. Oct. 23rd, 1872.," white enamel SS dial, umbrella style hands, SW-SS, gilt mvt, s#32152. Gross weight of assembled watch 96.4 dwt (149.9 g). A substantial piece with interesting case engraving, Captain S.W. Ashmead was the superintendent of the Denver Division of the Kansas Pacific Railway Company. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered fingerprint type etching to perimeter of main plates, some scattered surface spots and fine scratches; nearly flawless dial; excellent-plus hands, small bends to tip of minute; case shows medium wear, no dents, reduced engraving detail with some full loss at shoulders, case front lift spring allowing lid to tip halfway toward closed with gravity; tight brassy replacement bow, crown is worn out with the high majority of its surface worn fully smooth; good glass crystal. Estimate: $7,400 - $8,600 JH-80036