#161 • E Howard & Co, Series III, Civil War era, original silver 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), silver OF original Fellows & Co. HC, cuvette engraved "Henry Forsyth Dec. 25th 1867," white enamel SS dial, umbrella hands, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#6034. This example is from a production run listed in factory records as made in December of 1864 and its movement has balance over center wheel arrangement typical of the earlier portion of Series III production. CONDITION: Mvt: NR, fully wound, likely broken balance staff, overhaul needed, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, good gilt tone, some scattered mild surface spotting, few mild fine to micro-fine scratches, steelwork with some bits of mild oxide; dial with short hl below seconds-register, otherwise excellent though with ample surface dirtiness; excellent hands; case shows ample wear, dark patina, numerous dents to rear, few lesser dents or dings to front perimeter, few dings to cuvette, only some small areas remain with faint traces of engine turning detail, case front needs assistance through the initial portion of its opening range and gives some resistance to closing through the final portion of its range; tight bow, push shows ample wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $500 - $800 JH-80861