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MA,Boston-,14K Howard (Keystone) 23 J 12 Size Watch in Original Case

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Jewelry & Watches Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 USD and UP
MA,Boston-,14K Howard (Keystone) 23 J 12 Size Watch in Original Case
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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
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c1915-A 12 size pocket watch by Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) of Boston, in a 14k gold open face case. The single-sunk white enamel dial bears black arabic numerals and hash marks in the hour chapter with red arabic numerals in 5-second intervals. The seconds dial bears red arabic numerals in 10-second intervals and black hash marks. The face is marked "Howard". The hands are blued (spade and whips). Stem wind, lever set. The beautiful 14k gold case features unusually deep, delicate floral engravings. The interior of the rear case is marked "Howard/ 14K" and the cuvet is marked "Howard Watch Co./ Boston". The cuvet interior indicates "Guarenteed/ 14K/ .585 Fine/ The K.W.C. Co". The 3/4 plate 23 jewel movement is nickel plated and engraved "Five Positions and Temperature/ Special Adjustment/ Pat`d `12/ 23 Jewels/ E. Howard Watch Co./ Boston, U.S.A." The serial number, 1218224, dates the watch to c1915. The Howard name was purchased in 1902 by Keystone Watch Case Company. Although somewhat less collectible than the original E. Howard watches, this is still a fine time piece in excellent condition. HKA#64614