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Howard Series III Hunter Cased Pocket Watch
Produced between 1861 and 1871 - the E. Howard series III is a very historical key wind, key set pocket watch. The total production was only 24,500.
How many survive today - is anybody's guess! Certainly there are not many left. On December 11, 1858 the Howard watch company was conceived for the
manufacture of high-grade watches. This particular watch is housed in an 18k solid gold case and is running wonderfully. The "N" size watch is
slightly larger than an American 18 size. This 15-jewel beauty has a "Coles Patented Barrel". The timing pattern on this piece reflects
the precision one would expect from a Howard watch. The case shows signs of loving wear on the high points that give it a mellow appearance. The
central cartouche has three engraved initials (LGH) in a tiny, almost indiscernible script. The porcelain dial is original to the piece and has a
subtle hairline crack between the two and the center arbor. The original hands are blued steel in a lunette style - reminiscent of the Breguet style.
The Roman numerals and the E. Howard & Co. Boston are elegantly hand scripted. This is truly a definitive example of the watch making art form in America at that time. Here is an heirloom that your family can cherish for decades to come.
This E. Howard & Co. Series III is an excellent 15 Jewel, 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Pocket Watch in a Hunter's Case, with Cole's Escapement
Signed E. Howard & Co., Boston, Serial Number 3300, Size N, Series III, Circa 1864.
The frosted gilt half plate movement jeweled to the third wheel, the going barrel with steel stop work, the bimetallic balance with ruby endstone,
swan-neck micrometer regulation, flat blued steel hairspring, Cole's lever escapement, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds,
blued steel hands, the 18 carat gold case with engine turned covers and scrolled floral decoration, signed central cartouche with the initials,
LGH and the front cover numbered 18030. The watch measures 54 mm. in diameter.
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