DESCRIPTION:
APW - E. Howard & Co, Boston, Series VI with rare black dial, 15J, G-S (just over 6S), heavy 18K gold drum style original EH&Co HC with monogram initials to front, fluted band, bow with chain guards, gold cuvette with 1879 inscription, black enamel SS dial with white markings, fancy gold hour and minute hands with inset diamonds, arrow form seconds-hand, SW-shift-locking-LS, nickel damascene, s#101212. Gross weight of assembled watch 50.0 dwt (77.9 g). A spectacular example with rare black dial, one of the most eye-catching and iconic dial styles that Howard produced. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces with some mild micro-fine scratches; near flawless dial with just some mild micro-fine scratches and some scattered areas of wispy glaze clouding that are mainly visible when light reflects off surface at certain lighting angles; near mint hands; case shows little wear, no dents or dings, good engraving detail; tight bow thinned somewhat at top, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2800
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