E. Howard & Co. 14k rose gold hunting case pocket watch, Caliber N

This E. Howard & Co. pocket watch is a fine example of American watchmaking from Boston, Massachusetts, dating to approximately 1895. The timepiece features a 14k rose gold hunting case measuring 55 mm in diameter, decorated with a guilloché pattern and a central cartouche engraved with a monogram.

The case includes a fluted caseband and a gold inner dome bearing a personal dedication inscription. The movement is a 2/3 plate design, identified as Caliber N, which is slightly larger than a standard 18-size pocket watch. It is equipped with a lever escapement and a gold screw compensation balance, and is visible through a glazed case back. The watch dial is constructed of white enamel with black Roman numeral hour markers and a subsidiary seconds dial.

This specific example, weighing 145 grams, is notable for its historical connection to Felton Zimmermann, a railway employee in Cuba during the early 20th century. The watch represents the high standard of movement finish and mechanical quality associated with the E. Howard & Co. firm.