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MA,Boston-,E. Howard 18K Gold "L" Size (16) 23J Pocket Watch in Original Box

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Jewelry & Watches Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 USD and UP
MA,Boston-,E. Howard 18K Gold  L  Size (16) 23J Pocket Watch in Original Box
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c1912-An "L" size (16) pocket watch by E. Howard & Co. of Boston, in an 18k gold, open face case and boxed in the original black laquered box. The single-sunk white enamel dial bears bold black roman numerals and hash marks in the hour chapter. The seconds dial bears black arabic numerals in 10-second intervals and hash marks. The hands are blued moons with double cross bars. The face is inscribed "Howard". The crystal and dial are both very clean and intact. The interior case is marked "Keystone/ 14K" and the cuvet is engraved "E. Howard Watch Co/ Boston" on the exterior and "Guaranteed/ 14k/ .585 fine/ the K.W.C. Co." The 3/4 plate movement is engraved "E. Howard Watch Co./ Boston, U.S.A./ Pat`d `12/ 23 Jewels/ five positions and temperature/ special adjustment" and the serial number, 1172723, dates the watch to c1912. Gold train. The original black lacquered, black velvet lined box bears "Howard" pressed in silk, and a paper label bearing a full "Howard Watch License" from Keystone Watch Case Company, who purchased the Howard name in 1902. All extra fine to near mint condition. HKA#64951