Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
E. Howard & Co. 14kt Gold Open Face Watch, Boston, Massachusetts, No. 309074, porcelain double sunk, Arabic numeral dial inscribed E. Howard & Co./ Bostonand blued-steel hands, 14kt guilloche case marked E H & Co, and Warranted US Assay 14K, fluted band, plain cuvette opening to the damascened nickel crown wind and set movement numbered and signed by maker, screwed gold chatons, micrometer type regulator, bimetallic balance with gold timing screws, and flat hairspring, dia. 55 mm, 182.8 g.
Estimate $2,000-4,000
Very slight wear case edges, dial flawless, hands original, movement starts after winding a few turns, winds and sets as designed.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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United StatesJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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