DESCRIPTION:
APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, Series I, model 1858-A (Geller system), N-S (just over 19S), well fitting heavy coin silver recased HC with extra locator pin holes, ET silver cuvette, CEH&Co (Charles E Hale) maker's marks neatly over-stamped with lines, perhaps after sale of the company, KWKS, WE-SSD with two-line signature, lever escapement with upright pallets, 15J, gilt mvt, s#996. Gross weight of assembled watch 110.2 dwt (171.4 g). The balance cock, unlike all but the earliest series I Howards, has consistent assembly #96.
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, excellent gilt tone, small spot rim of train bridge above "E" letter of E Howard signature; dial with large crudely painted chip repair at 9, faint forked hl below 4, faint hls above and below seconds-register; hands fine, rubbed; case shows medium wear, many MFS, FS, deeper scratches and scuffs at lower portion of rear, but ample gauge to polish, no dents or dings, clear central detail, band detail smoothed over; bow tight with very thinned center, push shows abundant wear but retains its shape; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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