LOT #58127 |
Sold on May 21, 2013 for: Sign-in
or Join (free & quick)
E. Howard & Co. Rare & Choice Split Plate Series VII Gold Box Hinge Hunters Case, circa 1894. ...
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Sold on May 21, 2013 for:
$14,375.00
Bid Source: HA.com/Live bidder
Get one of these:
Explore Available Items
Description
E. Howard & Co. Rare & Choice Split Plate Series VII Gold Box Hinge Hunters Case, circa 1894Case: massive, 14k gold, full box hinges, N size, 57 mm, plain gold dust cover, front cover with a dog, back with a standing deer, fully engraved and chased front and back covers and box hinges, coin edge to the center rim
Dial: enamel, double sunk, Moorhouse, fancy black Arabic hour chapters, red five minute numbers, subsidiary seconds, black minute track, blued steel hands
Movement: No. 228962, nickel, split plate, 17 jewels, gold screw down jewel settings, blue plate screws, marked adjusted on the balance bridge, bi-metallic compensated balance, swan's neck regulator, damaskeened finish to the plates and mainspring barrel
Signed: case signed E.H. & Co., dial and movement signed E. Howard & Co. Boston, total weight 188 grams
Condition Report*:
Type: E. Howard & Co. Rare & Choice Split Plate Series VII Gold Box Hinge Hunters Case
Dial: double sunk, Moorhouse
Hands; blued steel
Metal: 14k gold
Gram Weight: 188
Case Info: massive, fully chased and engraved
Case Width: 57 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: No. 228962, nickel, split plate, 17 jewels, gold screw down jewel settings, blue plate screws, marked adjusted on the balance bridge, bi-metallic compensated balance, swan's neck regulator, damaskeened finish to the plates and mainspring barrel
Circa: 1894
Condition: case is very sharp, choice, heavy and rare, dial has light hairlines at 2, 5 and 10, minute hand is later, movement non running, staff is broken and the left side pallet fork jewel is missing
*Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder.
Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact,
and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".
Dial: double sunk, Moorhouse
Hands; blued steel
Metal: 14k gold
Gram Weight: 188
Case Info: massive, fully chased and engraved
Case Width: 57 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: No. 228962, nickel, split plate, 17 jewels, gold screw down jewel settings, blue plate screws, marked adjusted on the balance bridge, bi-metallic compensated balance, swan's neck regulator, damaskeened finish to the plates and mainspring barrel
Circa: 1894
Condition: case is very sharp, choice, heavy and rare, dial has light hairlines at 2, 5 and 10, minute hand is later, movement non running, staff is broken and the left side pallet fork jewel is missing
Auction Info
2013 May 21 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature Auction - New York #5137 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2013
21st
Tuesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 2,313
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
25% on the first $50,000 (minimum $14), plus 20% of any amount between $50,000 and $1,000,000, plus 12% of any amount over $1,000,000 per lot.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms