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E. HOWARD 18S NICKEL PLATE SERIES VIII HIGHEST GRADE (STAG) 15J. POCKET WATCH OF

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Description
Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Year of Manufacture: 1890-1899
Serial Number: 305042 Brand: E. Howard
Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels Closure: OF
Pocket Watch Size: 18 Escapement Type: Lever
Model: VIII Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States


THIS IS AN 1890s E. HOWARD SERIES VIII OF 18S FULL PLATE NICKEL POCKET WATCH WITH 15J, ADJUSTED, THE HIGHEST GRADE (STAG) PRODUCED DURING THAT TIME, IN A COIN SILVER OPEN FACE CASE BY WALTHAM.  THE DIAL IS ROMAN, MOVEMENT STEM SET WITH FINE REGULATION.  THIS MAKER IS RENOWNED AS PERHAPS THE FINEST AMERICAN POCKET WATCH MANUFACTURER, HAVING COME UP WITH MANY INNOVATIONS AND MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES BEST APPRECIATED IF THE MOVEMENTS ARE DISMANTLED, AS THE BEST ART IS UNSEEN.  STURDY, RELIABLE WATCHES ARE WHAT HE IS KNOWN FOR.  THIS ONE HAS BEEN SERVICED, AND WINDS, SETS, RUNS AND KEEP GOOD TIME.