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MA,Boston-,Howard Series O 23J Open Face L Size Pocket Watch

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Jewelry & Watches Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 USD and UP
MA,Boston-,Howard Series O 23J Open Face L Size Pocket Watch
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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday August22, 10am-6pm
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Friday & Saturday
August 23 & 24, 2013
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Atlantis Casino & Resort
Grand Ballroom #4
3800 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502

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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
Sunday August 25, 10am-1pm

c1915-An L size (approx. 16) open face pocket watch by E. Howard Watch Co. of Boston. The double-sunk white enamel dial features bold black arabic numberals in the hour chapter, with hash marks in the outer ring, and is in excellent condition. The seconds dial bears arabic numerals in 10-second increments and hash marks. The face is inscribed "Howard" and the hands are a blued whip and spade. Stem wind, lever set. The case shows minor wear through to the bronze. The interior of the rear case is inscribed "E. Howard Watch Co./ Keystone/ Extra/ Boston." The demaskeened 3/4 plate 23 jewel movement is inscribed "23 Jewels/ Series O/ E. Howard/ Watch/ Co./ Boston/ U.S.A./ Pat`d 10/ Special adjustment/ Five Positions Temperature". The serial number, 1316539, dates the watch to c1915. The howard name was purchased by the Keystone Watch Case Company in 1902. Although not as collectible as the rare, original Howard watches, this timepiece is in excellent condition. HKA#64842