Sep 20 2016
E Howard & Co, Boston, series III adjusted pocket watch in 18K gold case- 50739
Posted by in howard
E Howard & Co, Boston, series III adjusted pocket watch with rayed gilt damascene and Mershon’s patent regulator, N-S (just over 19S), 18K marked and tested gold original WP&Co (Wheeler Parsons) hunter case with engine-turned gold cuvette, key-wind key-set, white enamel single-sunk dial, lever escapement with especially nice balance full of gold timing weights, 15J, screwed-down jewel settings, gilt movement, s#18924. Gross weight of assembled watch 97.2 dwt (151.3 g). Runs well upon winding but has not been serviced, timed or tested, fine mvt condition overall, very dirty and tarnished plates with some light speckle, needs cleaning, will look quite a bit better; perfect dial; near mint hands except for rust on minute spade; push case shows smooth wear, re-engraved monogram, fine scratches and scuffing, no dings, pendant is heavily worn with a couple of small holes and some glue residue which prevents the stem from releasing the front cover, weak lift spring; tight bow, cap showing ample wear and one small hole; good glass crystal. We will always provide antiques declarations on our packages where appropriate. WE DO NOT END AUCTIONS EARLY! The item “E Howard & Co, Boston, series III adjusted pocket watch in 18K gold case- 50739″ is in sale since Monday, September 19, 2016. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “patj2173″ and is located in Goffstown, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.