E. Howard Watch Co. 12-size open-face pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c1913
This 12-size open-face pocket watch is attributed to the E. Howard Watch Co. and dated to circa 1913 by the seller. The piece features a gold-plated case measuring 45 mm in diameter by 10 mm thick with a hinged bezel, inner dome, and back cover.
The white enamel dial is inscribed 'HOWARD' and features Arabic numerals, pierced blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. According to dealer documentation, it is powered by a stem-wound and stem-set 17-jewel nickel bridge movement fitted with a lever escapement and micrometer regulator, signed with movement number 1226155.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face pocket watch
- Dimensions
- 45mm wide x 10mm deep
- Jewel count
- 17 jewels
- Place recorded
- United States
- Movement number
- 1226155
- Dealer stock code
- WA121 (AB-231590)
- Maker / attribution
- E. Howard Watch Co.
- Winding and setting
- Stem wound / stem set
Design
- Dial and Hands
- Visible observation shows a white enamel dial bearing the inscription 'HOWARD' below the 12 o'clock position, framed by black Arabic numerals and an outer minute track. A recessed subsidiary seconds dial is positioned at the 6 o'clock mark. The dial is fitted with blued steel hands displaying pierced diamond accents. The seller records that the watch retains a mineral glass crystal and notes condition flaws including scratches on the glass and hairlines across the centre of the dial.
- Visible features
- • White enamel dial inscribed 'HOWARD' with black Arabic numerals and minute track. • Recessed subsidiary seconds dial positioned at the 6 o'clock mark. • Open-face yellow gold-toned case with an angular bow above the winding crown. • Blued steel hands featuring pierced diamond accents.
- Reported Movement and Mechanism
- The movement is not visible in the provided photograph. The seller describes the mechanism as an American 12-size, 17-jewel nickel bridge movement configured with a lever escapement and a micrometer regulator, operated by stem winding and stem setting. According to the listing transcription, the movement is signed 'E Howard Watch Co, Boston, USA, 17 Jewels, Adjusted, No 1226155'. The seller dates the piece to circa 1913 and lists it as functioning and keeping time, though sold unserviced without warranty in their restoration category.
- Case Construction and Exterior Form
- The pocket watch is housed in an open-face, yellow gold-toned case reported as gold plated, measuring 45 mm in width by 10 mm in depth. Dealer documentation notes that the case structure includes a hinged inner cover, back cover, and bezel. In visual inspection, the case features an angular bow situated directly above the winding crown. According to dealer documentation, the inner cover is signed 'E Howard Watch Co, Boston'. The exterior of the rear cover is noted to feature an initialled diamond-shaped crest, while the remainder of the case exhibits a smooth, plain finish.
Identification
- Serial number
- 1226155
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement and case back interior are described in text but not visible in the provided photograph.
- Research required: Seller notes central hairlines on the dial and scratches on the mineral glass.