I Size # 3,406 - Model 1862-I movement, circa 1862, with figure-eight window for viewing the escapement. S# 3,406 is an early I Size example, featuring a solid gold balance. This limited experiment was Howard's only foray into the ladies' watch market until 1874. The Model 1862-I features a fenestrated top plate, not used on any other Howard Model, with a figure eight-shaped view port between the escape wheel and pallet arbor. The escape wheel and asymmetric pallet lever of this particular movement are unique. Later I Size movements with S#'s from 3,441 through 3,500 had compensated balances. According to the factory records, two additional I Size movements were completed with S#'s 3,801 and 3,802, for a total production of 102. This movement features a scarce, original Type 3 dial with a script, single-line signature, and very unusual trident-style hands. The 18K gold engine turned and engraved I Size Howard case, with pumpkin style pendant has no maker's mark.
