#197 • Howard & Rice, serial #6090, w/original BWCo HC

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

High bid $2,200.00

Status: Available

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

APW - Howard & Rice, barrel bridge marked "Boston Watch Co.," 15J, 18S, silver original B.W.Co. (Boston Watch Co.) HC with eagle hallmark inside rear, cuvette engraved "W. Rousch," white enamel dial, KWKS (key not included with this lot), lever escapement with upright pallet stones, diamond endstone, gilt mvt, s#6090. A rare and historically important early American watch, in total a bit under 500 "Howard & Rice" movements of this plate design appear to have been produced. Serial numbers of these watches range between 6001 and the low-mid 6400s and these represent Edward Howard's efforts in the interim between the dissolution of the Boston Watch Co. and his production of watches under his own "E. Howard & Co." brand name. CONDITION: Mvt: NR, fully wound, balance is gummy, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, grouping of fine scratches radiating out from case screw area, some typical scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, small surface nicks, and mild surface spots elsewhere; dial with chip above-left of center, center from center to 11, light perimeter hl at 3; excellent hour hand and seconds-hand, fine minute hand with areas of oxide and finish loss; case shows substantial wear, mild shallow compression type indentation of front center, scattered dings elsewhere with greatest number to rear, no engine turning detail remains, engraving detail is substantially reduced with portions of full loss, front lift spring is weak needing assistance to open and allowing lid to tilt mostly toward closed with gravity; tight bow, push shows substantial wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 JH-80048