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E. Howard Watch Co., Boston. 14K gold open face pocket watch, Edward Howard, No. 124

Partially verified

Source records document this open face pocket watch as an E. Howard Watch Co., Boston piece in 14K gold, identified as Edward Howard, No. 124. Catalogued as Lot 50 from the Property of a Portland Oregon Collection, the watch is presented in a yellow gold open face case with a fluted winding crown and bow at the 12 o'clock position. The white dial displays italicized Arabic hour numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock.

Dial view of E. Howard Watch Co. 14K gold open face pocket watch, Edward Howard, No. 124
Dial view of E. Howard Watch Co. 14K gold open face pocket watch, Edward Howard, No. 124 — Bonhams. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bonhams.com
Category
Pocket watch · Open-face pocket watch
Maker / attribution
E. Howard Watch Co., Boston
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
50
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
United States
Source-reported serial
124

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Source Designation

In Bonhams auction documentation under lot 50, this open face pocket watch is catalogued as an E. Howard Watch Co., Boston manufacture described as an 'Edward Howard, No. 124'. The lot is listed as coming from the 'Property of a Portland Oregon Collection'.

The catalog header records the case as 14K gold and designates the model designation alongside the specific number 'No. 124'. However, internal movement serial numbers or case stamps are not transcribed in the provided text.

Evidence for this section
  • “Property of a Portland Oregon Collection”
  • “Lot 50”
  • “E. Howard Watch Co., Boston. A rare 14K gold open face watch Edward Howard, No. 124”

Dial and Exterior Case Observations

Visible observation of the piece shows a polished yellow gold open face case equipped with a fluted crown and rounded bow at 12 o'clock. The dial is white and signed 'EDWARD HOWARD' directly beneath the 12 o'clock numeral.

The time display features stylized italic Arabic numerals for the hours and an outer minute track. A subsidiary seconds dial is located at 6 o'clock, complemented by dark-toned hands for the hours, minutes, and subsidiary seconds.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial signed 'EDWARD HOWARD' below 12 o'clock”
  • “Stylized italic Arabic numerals and outer minute track”
  • “Subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock”
  • “Dark-toned hands including hour, minute, and sub-seconds hand”
  • “Polished yellow gold open face case with fluted crown and rounded bow at 12 o'clock”

Documentation and Mechanical Scope

The provided source excerpt does not record the movement caliber, jeweling count, adjustments, or production year. Furthermore, any mechanical markings or internal case engravings are not visible in the provided dial-facing photograph.

While the source states the case material as 14K gold, hallmark stamps, assay marks, and internal references are not documented in the visible record.

Evidence for this section
  • “14K gold”
  • “Edward Howard, No. 124”

Open research questions

  • What movement serial number, grade, and jewel count are engraved on the movement plates of No. 124?
  • What case maker trademarks and 14K gold hallmarks are stamped inside the case back?
  • What is the measured case diameter and size designation (e.g., 16-size or 12-size) for this watch?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for E. Howard Watch Co., Boston. 14K gold open face pocket watch, Edward Howard, No. 124
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerE. Howard Watch Co., Boston“E. Howard Watch Co., Boston”
Case Material14K gold“14K gold”
Model and NumberEdward Howard, No. 124“Edward Howard, No. 124”
Lot Number50“Lot 50”
ProvenanceProperty of a Portland Oregon Collection“Property of a Portland Oregon Collection”
Model DesignationEdward Howard, No. 124“Edward Howard, No. 124”

Visible details

  • White dial signed 'EDWARD HOWARD' below 12 o'clock
  • Stylized italic Arabic numerals and outer minute track
  • Subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock
  • Dark-toned hands including hour, minute, and sub-seconds hand
  • Polished yellow gold open face case with fluted crown and rounded bow at 12 o'clock

Research qualifications

  • Movement details, serial engravings, and inner case markings are not visible in the provided dial photograph
  • Movement caliber specifications and production date are not detailed in the source excerpt

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Bonhams : E. Howard Watch Co., Boston. A rare 14K gold open face watchEdward Howard, No. 124

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record a5648d068b

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