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Cole's escapement was made in only a few numbers and many of them were withdrawn so even fewer are now in existence.
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SIGNED E. HOWARD & CO., BOSTON, NO. 50764, SIZE L, SERIES 5, CIRCA 1870
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E. Howard & Co. A rare gilt keywind movement with Cole's escapement
Signed E. Howard & Co., Boston, No. 50764, size L, series 5, Circa 1870
The gilt three quarter plate keywind movement with bimetallic balance, ruby endstone, jewelled to the third, Cole's lever escapement, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals. subsidiary seconds, in later silver gilt case glazed to front and back
42 mm. diam.
Signed E. Howard & Co., Boston, No. 50764, size L, series 5, Circa 1870
The gilt three quarter plate keywind movement with bimetallic balance, ruby endstone, jewelled to the third, Cole's lever escapement, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals. subsidiary seconds, in later silver gilt case glazed to front and back
42 mm. diam.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.