A late 19th century gold pocket watch by E. Howard & Co.

E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., a gold cased series VII pocket watch, N size, 15 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted to 6 positions, temperature and isochronism, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, gold jewel settings, and whiplash micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, yellow gold, reeded edge, engine turned and engraved hunting case with engraved monogram on front cover, roman numeral, outer black 5-minute markers, single sunk white enamel dial with blued steel hands, serial #223014, 142.8g TW
Condition Report: CASE: Covers with numerous dents; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Bow replaced; Crown with minor wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Faint hairline, 5:00; Gray spots at 10 - 12:00. HANDS: Mismatched. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; A more significant scratch beginning to the right of the serial number and continuing across the center of the plate; Short scratches and pin pricks at case screws; Ring of fine scratches around center arbor; Spot of corrosion at fourth wheel jewel setting; Center arbor pin an incorrect replacement; Case screws replaced. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks);, circa 1895