DESCRIPTION:
Elgin National Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois, an early 20th century grade 373 "Father Time" pocket watch, 21 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted to 5 positions, temperature and isochronism, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, gold jewel settings, and Moseley micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, yellow gold, reeded edge, engine turned and engraved hunting case, arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, double sunk white enamel dial with gilt Louis XIV hands, serial #16677473, 129.6g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Shows two extra case screw marks; Dent, band, between hinges; A few small dents, band; A few very small, shallow dents, covers; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Engine turning and engraving with very little wear; Lacking one hinge plug; Bow and hinges tight; Bezel replaced; Acrylic crystal; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Scratch at 1:00; Enamel loss and glued chip at center; Crystal glue residue. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches and pin pricks on plate; Surface scrape at one case screw; Train bridge with spot of corrosion; Ratchet wheel with scratches; Lacking one barrel arbor bushing screw; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1700
CIRCA: 1910
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