Model 1883 ("Series VIII") watch with Moorhouse dial. This example of Moorhouse's work exhibits exquisite calligraphy, including upward finials on the hour rule, a highly embellished Howard signature with a large, supernatant cartouche, decorative crosses at the quarters of the minute track, and an elegant double outer rule with embellishments at the 5-minute positions. The dial is to be found on nickel movement S# 307,287 engraved "Heat & Cold," within an 14K corrugated presentation case by Jeannot & Shiebler.
