DESCRIPTION:
APW - E Howard & Co, Boston, Series VII, adjusted, deer grade, N-S (just over 19S), heavy 14K EH&Co original HC, SW-SS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, GJS, very unusual swirl pattern NI damascene with snowflake border, s#225424. Gross weight of assembled watch 92.9 dwt (144.4 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, fine plus mvt condition overall, abundant MFS and FS, minor oxide, marred balance setting, mildly marred third wheel setting, mismatched casescrews and one with washer beneath; dial with scattered hls; hour and seconds hands near mint, minute fair, oxidized with broken tip; case shows medium wear, many MFS, hinges loosening, back hinge tube separating and opening inside allowing lid to open past 90 degrees, few mild dings, faded overall detail vanishing at shoulders; bow tight, thinned gradually at center, crown shows substantial smooth wear to multicolor effect and loss of outer layer along one side; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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