This strong-running recently fully serviced rare E. Howard Series VIII 15j, 18S Open Face solid 14 K gold pocket watch also has a near mint porcelain dial. The high-end, Running Deer Model damaskeend nickel movement bears the Serial Number 308575, which dates the manufacture of this pocket watch to between 1890-1899. Solid 14K Yellow Gold OF case has average wear, with plenty of engine turning remaining on the case back. Several minor dings on the edge, near the hinges. Otherwise, a solid and tight-hinged 14K solid gold case, that all lids snap tightly closed. Some wear present on the crown. There is a "skip" in the winding mechanism while winding the watch, but it does not adversely effect the winding and setting or running of the movement. Please see the photos for a full description. A But-it-Now is offered. PayPal payment only, and no returns. International Shipping charges will be higher that US Shipping, and will be assessed appropriate to sale.***PRICE REDUCTION: WAS $1,995.00, REDUCED TO $1,695.00, OR BEST OFFER!***(NOTE: The current "Mint" value of this particular 14K OF 18S Howard Series VIII, as listed in the current 2017 edition of the "Complete Price Guide to Watches" is $2,180.00!)