Rare and Important Edward Howard 23 sapphire jewel open face pocket watch in 18k yellow gold open face case. The Edward Howard was the finest grade watch made by the E. Howard (Keystone) Watch Company, approx. 300 examples of the watch were produced. This model is the only Keystone Howard produced with a frosted gold plated movement, sapphire jewels and banking pins with wolf?s teeth winding gears. The 18k gold Edward Howard signed case is serial numbered to the movement. This example is offered full set, with original box, outer box and papers. The watch comes with the original factory extra mainspring and cloth pouch. The watch is engraved on the cuvette with the original owner?s name and city.

Reference: Edward Howard

Dial: Enameled white porcelain single sunk with black Breguet numerals signed Edward Howard

Movement: 23 jewel frosted gold plated bridge plate movement signed Edward Howar

Case: 18K yellow gold Jorgensen lip case signed Edward Howard

Size: 16 size

Signed: Edward Howard on Case, Dial, and Movement

Box: Original inner and Outer Box

Papers: Yes

Accessories: Original inner and outer box, papers, pouch and extra mainspring

Case: In very good condition with monogram on back and original owner's name on cuvette. The case shows light scratches from use.

Dial: In good condition with a hairline crack

Movement: Movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Luxe Auctioneers does not guarantee the future working of the movement.

The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance purposes only. The images of the lot also form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Luxe Auctioneers. Any reference to condition in the condition report does not amount to a full description of condition. The condition report may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report of the lot or shown in the online images of the lot (I.e., the condition report may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome). Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation but rather the condition report is a statement of subjective, qualified opinion (I.e., information regarding color, clarity and weight of gemstones are opinions only and not statements of fact). Please also note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. In addition, certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot (I.e., the images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual colors and shades). For these reasons, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species. Please be advised that wristbands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.