Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
E. Howard & Company 18kt Open Face 23-Jewel Watch, Boston, Massachusetts, No. 1112035, the double sunk porcelain Arabic numeral dial marked Howard with red outer minutes and seconds, and blued steel spade hands, the plain case marked Howard/18K and the cuvette marked E. Howard & Co./Boston opens to the 23-jewel lever escapement movement marked as above and Special Adjustment Five Positions and Temperature, bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and micrometer regulator, dia. 50 mm, 92.9 g.
Estimate $500-700
Slight hairlines in the 4 and 5 O'clock area, watch winds and sets as designed, watch starts with several turns.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Jewel WatchJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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