DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., a late 19th century series VII pocket watch, N size, 15 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted to 6 positions, temperature and isochronism, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, gold jewel settings, and whiplash micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, yellow gold, reeded edge, engine turned and engraved hunting case with engraved monogram on front cover and date engraved on gold cuvette, runic, outer red five minute markers, single sunk white enamel dial, spelling out the name "George S Engel", the back signed "Josiah Moorhouse Sept. 11 1891", with blued steel hands, serial #226450, 121.8g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Numerous shallow dents; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; A few case knife scratches on cuvette; Engine turning with moderate wear; Catch does not release when crown is pressed; Rear cover snap worn; One hinge plug absent; Acrylic crystal; Bow replaced; Crown replaced, shell worn through; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Faint hairlines; Cracks just above seconds bit. HANDS: Mismatched. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Deep scratches under balance cock; Bright work with specks of oxide; Specks of dirt. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1300
CIRCA: 1890
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