#159 • E Howard & Co, Series III, Civil War era, 14-16K HC

Part of 261105 - "W for Watches" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - October 29 - November 5 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

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APW - E. Howard & Co, Boston, Series III, Civil War era, 15J, N-S (just over 19S), 14-16K gold (front and rear are 16K gold, cuvette is 15K gold, band is 14K gold) original C.E.H. & Co. (Charles E. Hale & Co.) HC with eagle hallmark, initial to front shield, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, hour and minute hands with polished spades, KWKS (key not included with this lot), gilt mvt, s#3680. Materials tested via XRF analysis. Gross weight of assembled watch 79.3 dwt (123.5 g). This movement is from a production batch listed in Howard factory records with a start date of September 7th, 1863. The movement has balance over center wheel arrangement typical of the earlier portion of Series III production, and also the uncommon feature of train jeweling in screwed down settings. CONDITION: Mvt: Running after a sluggish start, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates with somewhat darkened tone, scattered small surface spots, few mild fine to micro-fine scratches; nearly flawless dial with few mild small fine scratches; fine-plus hands with some scattered minor areas of oxide; case shows ample wear, scattered dings to front and rear, reduced engine turning detail with full loss through shoulders; tight bow thinned at top, push shows ample wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $5,000 - $6,200 JH-80862