DESCRIPTION:
APW - E. Howard & Co, Boston, Series VII, 15J, N-S (just over 19S), heavy 14K gold original E.H. & Co. HC with attractive engraving detail including a lakeside sailing scene to center rear, unusual scalloped band with flats at 6 and 12, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, SW-SS, umbrella-style hands, nickel damascene, s#227711. Gross weight of assembled watch 86.6 dwt (134.6 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running after a sluggish start, winding mechanism skipped a few times during operation, overhaul recommended, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, some surface dirtiness evident; dial with hl at 4:30 to right side of seconds-register; nearly mint hands; case shows very light wear, no dents or dings, good engraving detail, all case lids open a bit short of 90 degrees (to approximately 80 degrees); tight bow is canted a bit toward one side, crown shows medium wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2600
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