E. Howard & Co, Boston. A fine and unusual 14k gold decorative hunting cased keyless-wind pocket watch
Movement No.202423, Case No.1015494, made circa 1883
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
Auction: 22 May 2025 from 14:00 BST
Description
English style three quarter plate 'N' movement, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer minutes, subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands, 14k gold 'DUEBER' case finely decorated with central star and blank cartouche. Dial and movement signed.
Dimensions
Diameter 54mm.
Footnote
The watchmaking division of the E. Howard Watch & Clock Company, which signed its watches "E. Howard & Co.," reportedly produced approximately 108,000 watch movements between 1858 and 1903. The watches are today regarded as some of the finest made in America.