DESCRIPTION:
APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, Series III, N-S (just over 19S), 18K yellow gold original W&S HC with ET gold cuvette, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#21459. Gross weight of assembled watch 79.4 dwt (123.5 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Runs but is fully wound after half a turn, mainspring likely broken and supplying little pressure, excellent mvt condition overall, balance jewel setting rotated 90 degrees; dial with hl below seconds-register; hands excellent, some oxide; case shows medium to substantial wear, profuse MFS, mild dents or dings causing unevenness to contour of lid surfaces, ET detail down to ghosts; bow tight, push shows medium wear, break on one side, no longer provides any push action, so the cover needs help to release; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1300
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$1700
PRICE SOLD:
$1700
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