An E. Howard & Co. series V pocket watch with gold box hinge hunting case

E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., a gold series V pocket watch, L size, 15 jewels, stem wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance with gold screws in a 14 karat, yellow gold, engraved hunting case, arabic numeral, single sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade hands, serial #55330, 121.1g TW
Condition Report: CASE: Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Engraving with minor wear; Stem/ crown sticking when pressed, must be pulled up to return catch to locking position, tube needs replacement; One corner of front hinge with significant wear/ rounding; Bow with minor wear; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines; Chip at center of seconds bit. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Spotting; Losses to gilding; Lacking regulator spring; Regulator with a few specks of oxide; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Low amplitude, needs service, circa 1875