December 18 & 19, 2023 Fine and Decorative Arts
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/18/2023
Stunning 14k yellow gold E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., model/series IV, hunter cased pocket watch, c. 1883. Movement (under glass) marked "E. Howard & Co., Boston, 49443, N," size N, 15 jewels. Beautiful heavy engine-turned case embellished with a circular medallion of inlaid gold quartz and red moss agate to front cover. Case marked "E.H.& CO, Warranted 14K U.S. Assay, 14112." Natural hairline cracks to gold quartz inlays, with two small areas having been stabilized. Watch runs, but occasionally stops. Case diameter measures 55mm. Gross weight is 155.8 grams.
Condition: (Very Good-Excellent).
Case Material
14K Yellow Gold.
Case Type
Hunting Case, Engine Turned.
Dial
White Enamel, Single Sunken.
Subsidiary Dials
Constant Seconds.
Movement
Key Wind, Key Set.
Signed
Dial, Case & Movement.
Condition
Runs Intermittently.