Heavy American 14K gold keyless pocket watch Circa 1885

American open faced lever watch by E. Howard & Co.
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A fine, heavy American lever pocket watch with original wooden box, circa 1885. This watch features a 14K red gold case with an intricately engraved monogram and factory glazing. It has an enamel dial with Arabic numerals, an outer minutes track with red five-minute numerals, a subsidiary dial for seconds, and decorative blued steel hands. The watch also has a 4/5 plate movement with an anchor escapement and a gold screw compensation balance.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 137 g
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Signed: E. Howard & Co. Boston
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Edward Howard (1813-1904) was an American watchmaker who founded the American Watch Company with Aaron Dennison in 1851. However, Howard’s real interest was clocks, and he founded a company, initially called Howard & Davis, but later known as Howard Watch & Clock Co. (for clocks and clocks).