DESCRIPTION:
APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, Series VIII, N-S (just over 19S), very heavy and mint 14K gold EH&Co original OF case with gold cuvette, SW-SS, WE-SSD with Moorhouse style decorative elements, Louis XV hands, lever escapement, 15J, GJS, gilt mvt, s#303017. Gross weight of assembled watch 90.0 dwt (140.0 g). An exceptional example with most impressive case.
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, some plate clouds and etching over pristine toning; dial perfect, dial has not been removed to examine for possibility of Moorhouse signature on rear; hands mint; mint case shows virtually no wear, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings, superb crisp ET detail; bow tight, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2800
PRICE SOLD:
$2400
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