DESCRIPTION:
APW - E. Howard & Co, Boston, Series V, 15J, L-S (just over 15S), heavy 14K rose gold original E.H. & Co. HC with initials to front shield, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, umbrella style hands, SW-SS, gilt mvt, s#66103. Gross weight of assembled watch 88.1 dwt (137.1 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered haze spotting and micro-fine scratches, mild fingerprint-type etching of plate perimeter adjacent pendant area; nearly flawless dial with mild surface rub above seconds-register, few infinitesimal pinpoint nicks of seconds-register hole rim, some glue seepage evident at seconds-register seat indicating likely its re-securing at some time in the past; excellent hands, hour and minute with some slight bends and small bits of oxide and finish loss; case shows very light wear, nick or small ding to band at 11:30, no dents, engine turning detail reduced at shoulders with few areas nearing full loss; tight bow, crown shows medium wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2600
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