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    E. Howard & Co. Boston Gold Series IV Railroad Presentation Watch, circa 1874. ...

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    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , E. Howard & Co. Boston Gold Series IV Railroad Presentation Watch, circa 1874. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , E. Howard & Co. Boston Gold Series IV Railroad Presentation Watch, circa 1874. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , E. Howard & Co. Boston Gold Series IV Railroad Presentation Watch, circa 1874. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , E. Howard & Co. Boston Gold Series IV Railroad Presentation Watch, circa 1874. ...
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    E. Howard & Co. Boston Gold Series IV Railroad Presentation Watch, circa 1874
    Case: heavy 18k, hunters, engraved with a central crest, and outer leaf and flower borders, N size, 54 mm
    Dial: enamel, single sunk, Roman numerals, black minute track, blue steel umbrella hands,
    Movement: No. 40313, nickel with sunray damaskeening, lever escapement, 15 jewels, adjusted
    Signed: dial and movement signed E. Howard Watch Co. Boston, case marked N.M.&Co.

    Note: The dust cover is engraved stating this watch was a presentation by the employees of the Southern Minnesota R.R, given as a gift on December 25th, 1874.

    Condition Report*: Type: E. Howard & Co. Boston Gold Series IV Railroad Presentation Watch
    Dial: enamel, Roman chapters, black minute track
    Hands; blue steel umbrella
    Metal: 18k yellow gold
    Gram Weight: 138.4
    Case Info: Southern Minnesota R.R. inscription
    Case Width: N size, 54 mm
    Crystal: glass
    Watch Movement: nickel, # 40313, 15 jewels sunray damaskeening, adjusted
    Circa: 1874
    Condition: dial is very good, case with wear to the engine turnings and a bit to the outer engravings, movement good, running, two small spots on the plates
    *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".

    Auction Info

    Auction Dates
    May, 2009
    12th-13th Tuesday-Wednesday
    Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
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